By: Leanna Ajour, Esq. Simple assumptions can cost you the ability to obtain and retain 8a status. What is more, failure to follow procurement regulations can rise to the level of fraud where ownership and control do not comply with the laws. You are the owner of the company. If… Read more »
Keep A Record of All Oustanding Claims Invoices Seeking Payment From The Federal Government When seeking payment for an outstanding claim invoice or claims from the federal government, you want to keep a copy of all invoices submitted. This is especially true for invoices over $100,000.00. Small businesses and large… Read more »
There are often construction delays in government contracting, especially federal government delays in construction contracts for weather conditions, and it is important to understand when these delays may be actionable in court. A government contract delays claim must be submitted in compliance with the Contract Disputes Act. A dispute can occur with… Read more »
When bid protests are filed, government contracting agencies may see merit to your case. As a result, they may decide to take corrective action. The problem usually arises when federal agency corrective action is taken but you believe that such action was not appropriate. Should you file a protest? It depends…. Read more »
If you have performed work for the federal government and looking into the contract claims certification process under 41 USC 601, there are some basic things you should know. Failure to take the government claims process and FAR certification requirements seriously can cost you thousands or even millions in amounts… Read more »
As a federal contractor, you might be familiar with the general rule that is you have grounds to file a bid protest due to improper proposal evaluation or some other valid reason, you as the disappointed offeror can file a bid protest at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and obtain… Read more »
The federal government’s oversight of contract compliance and other factors leading to the suspension and debarment of government contractors have increased dramatically over the past few years. Staying off the debarment list means knowing what gets you into trouble and what being a responsible contractor means. Suspension and Debarment actions… Read more »
When you as a government contractor decide to file a bid protest that challenges the agency’s LPTA contract evaluation of your proposal, there is a striking difference between a government solicitation that will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA Government Contracts) source selection process versus a proposal… Read more »
When filing a GAO protest to challenge the award a contract for negotiated contract there is a difference between Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 15 (FAR 15 discussions and clarifications). A successful bid protest can hinge upon your thorough understanding of the subtle differences in the federal acquisition procedures. As its… Read more »