When the federal government advertises its Request for Proposal (RFP), it then looks for competitive responses. Anything short of a compliant and persuasive response will not be considered for an award. Many contractors have not mastered the art of correctly responding to a Government Request for Proposal. Therefore, they continue… Read more »
Federal Anti Kickback Statutes of 1986 (AKS) (See 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b.) is a federal criminal statute that prohibits government contractors or government employees from engaging in the exchange (or offer to exchange), of anything of value, in an effort to induce (or reward) the referral of business reimbursable by… Read more »
As a government construction contractor, your payment and performance bonds under the Miller Act is critical to getting the award and protecting your company in the event of default. Getting payment and performance is a requirement for federal construction contracts. However, problems arise when small businesses have a difficult time securing… Read more »
When agencies use their source selection process for evaluation and best value trade-off of technical proposals, the government contract law only allows for reasonable technical proposal and best value trade-off decisions. This occurs during the final stages of a negotiated procurement by comparing competing proposal to each other. When the Agency receives initial proposals,… Read more »
When thinking about the civil litigation meaning, one must contrast a criminal defendant on trial as opposed to a civil defendant that is being for money damages or some other non-criminal sanction. Civil defense litigation law includes a variety of practice areas that include, probate, personal injury law, family law, contract… Read more »
(Failure to Understand the Basics Can Cost You Hundreds of Thousands in Litigation or Criminal Liability? What are the Federal Acquisitions Regulations ( FAR)? The Federal Acquisitions Regulations ( FAR) are codified in Title 48 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations. It is issued pursuant to the Office of Federal… Read more »
Construction scope of work changes is commonplace on any federal construction project. As a general contractor, the “changes clause” allows the government or owner to make changes to the scope of work (SOW) after the contract performance period starts. Having a thorough understanding of the the contract terms and conditions can make a… Read more »
The Federal Government Has Increased Oversight and is Cracking Down on Federal Procurement Integrity Act violations under FAR 3.104. In Addition to Criminal Defense Law You Should Also Understand the Procurement Process – The End Result Depends on It. What is the Procurement Integrity Act? The Procurement Integrity Act prohibits… Read more »
Types of Bid Protest Intervention At the U.S. Court of Federal Claims adopts two types of bid protest intervention. They are: intervention as of right or by permission of the court. In either case, you or your attorney must enter the case in a timely fashion. Who May Intervene? As a government… Read more »
The DOD and Federal Government Procurement Process in Federal Contracting in the United States means the method and purchasing process by which government agencies buy goods and services. When it comes to government contracts, the federal government is in the business of buying commercial products and services. How it goes… Read more »