Before you submit your termination for convenience settlement proposal to the federal government, make sure you understand the regulatory allowances for costs recoverable. Given the push from the administration, government contracting agencies are instituting termination for convenience actions to do away with unwanted contracts. Although there are statutory damages and… Read more »
When a government contracting agency cancels a contract, you should not directly appeal the Board of Contract Appeals. You must first submit a claim under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) and then request a final agency decision by the Contracting Officer. Only then does an appeal court have subject matter jurisdiction to… Read more »
As a general rule, the contracting officer can terminate a federal contract for convenience of the government. Termination for convenience of the government usually occurs when mission requirements change, lack of funding as other ‘legitimate’ reasons. Contractors usually are entitled to some form of statutory damages. However, there are situations when terminating the contract can be… Read more »
An SBA 8(a)termination or graduation appeal is an appeal from an 8(a) BD termination or graduation determination, made by the Director, Office of Business Development (CFR 124.301-304). A small business can be terminated early from the 8(a) Program for situations such as: noncompliance of the reporting criteria; failure to maintain the business… Read more »
For Government Contractors: Navigating Procurement Fraud Grand Jury Indictments Does Indictment Always Mean Jail Time? No, It Does Not The term “indictment” by a grand jury for a federal government contractor often brings about images of handcuffs, courtrooms, and jail cells. It’s a word that carries a heavy weight and… Read more »
Theodore P. Watson. In the world of government contracting, Trade Agreements Act TAA compliance is of utmost importance. Understanding the requirements, implications, and potential penalties of TAA non-compliance is crucial for businesses seeking to participate in government contracts. Recent high-value settlements have highlighted the significant liability that medical device manufacturers… Read more »
The Trade Agreements Act (TAA) applies to GSA Schedule Contracts, requiring that all products listed on the contract be manufactured or “substantially transformed” in either the United States or a TAA-compliant “designated country”. The designated TAA compliant countries encompass: 1. Countries under the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement. 2…. Read more »
Understanding the Trade Agreements Act TAA Compliance for Government Contractors and Avoid Civil and Criminal Liability Theodore P Watson, Esq. In government contracting, adherence to regulations and compliance requirements is paramount. The Trade Agreements Act (TAA) is a crucial aspect that contractors must understand and comply with in order to… Read more »
Introduction. – DOJ and OIG are Aggressively Pursuing Manufacturers and Government Contractors Selling Products to the Federal Government – The Following Can Your Company Out of the Line of Fire. Theodore P. Watson. Government contractors are subject to numerous regulations and compliance requirements, and adherence to the Trade Agreements Act… Read more »
How to Handle Civil Investigative Demands (CID)in Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and Buy American Act (BAA) Compliance Investigations In the domain of government contracting, compliance with legislation such as the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and Buy American Act (BAA) is crucial. When a contractor receives a Civil Investigative Demand (CID)… Read more »