Total Small Business Set Asides & GAO Bid Protests

Avoid Costly Legal Mistakes When Challenging Total Small Business Set Aside Rules by the Government In Bid Protests. If you are selling products or services to the federal government, then you may already know that procurement law provides for very strict rules about small business set aside decisions. However, many contracting agencies… Read more »

Newly Organized Concern Rule & Affiliation Small Business Size Protests

Under the Newly Organized Concern Rule, when filing or defending an SBA Small Business Size Protest, government contractors must be aware of the nuances and landmines awaiting them. The newly organized concern rule consists of four required elements:   (1) the former officers, directors, principal stockholders, managing members, or key… Read more »

Technical Bid Proposal Writing

Avoid Costly Mistakes With the Technical Proposal Writing Nuances in Government Contracts When you engage in technical proposal writing for federal bids, one of the first things to consider is that federal procurement law requires that an agency’s evaluation of proposals must show a reasonable assessment of contractors’ ability to successfully perform the contract requirements…. Read more »

Bid Protests & Contractor Teaming Agreement Requirements

How to Avoid Costly Contractor Teaming Agreement Mistakes in a Bid Protest When submitting a government proposal, you may choose to submit a contractor teaming agreement to show evidence of relationships with another subcontractor. Yet, a question arises in a bid protest whether your teaming agreements were sufficiently evaluated by the Source Selection… Read more »

Costs Associated With Termination for Default Clause

Under what authority can the contracting officer terminate a contract for default or cause? When assessing costs associated with the Termination for Default Clause, you must first understand the government’s rights. Under government contracts law, if your contract contains the Default clause at 52.249-8, the Government has the right, subject to… Read more »

Material Breach of Contract Definition

Meeting the Material Breach Definition is Essential to Winning Your Case The material breach of contract definition is one that goes directly to the crust of the agreement. When there is a dispute, and you are bringing a claim, then is the time to claim that the alleged breach was… Read more »