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Ambiguity in Contract Concerning Government Furnished Equipment Precludes Summary Judgment on Contractor’s Claim; Appeal of The Haskell Company, ASBCA No. 61711
Small Business’s Acquisition of Eyeglasses Manufacturer Negated Potential Violation of Nonmanufacturer Rule; Size Appeal of Superior Optical Labs, Inc., Re: PDS Consultants , Inc., SBA No. SIZ-6066
In VA Tiered Evaluation, Small Business Couldn’t Protest SDVOSB Discussions
August 2020 Bid Protest Roundup (Law360 Spotlight)
“Corrupted by the President’s Self-Interest” — Amazon’s JEDI Wrath
Defense Acquisition System Directive Goes Into Effect
DoD Explains How Contractors Will Get Reimbursed for COVID Expenses — If Congress Cuts a Check
The Scripps Research Institute to Pay $10 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Mischarging NIH-Sponsored Research Grants
GAO Finds Impaired Objectivity OCI Where Awardee Would be Evaluating Its Own Performance Under Another Contract; AT&T Corporation, GAO B-417107.4
Contractor’s Claim for Penalty Assessed by Foreign Government Accrued When the Penalty Was Assessed, Not When the Contractor Paid It; Appeals of Triple Canopy, Inc., ASBCA Nos. 61415 et al.
Small Business Runway Extension Act’s 5-Year Look-Back Period Does Not Apply to Size Certifications Submitted Prior to Effective Date of SBA Rule Implementing the Act; Size Appeal of BTAS, Inc., SBA No. SIZ 6063
Revisions to the Uniform Guidance Include Welcome Changes and New Areas of Risk
KBR Subcontractor’s “Delay” Costs Rejected as Unreasonable by Federal Circuit, No Remand to Cure Defects
50-State Guide to Contract Reformation
Defense Contractors Will Have to Wait Months for Reimbursements
DoD Takes Next Step in Acquisition Reform, Renews Calls for Contractor Stimulus
Pentagon Makes the Most Use of Emergency Contractor Paid Leave
Protest Challenging Agency’s Evaluation of Satellite Proposals Plummets to Earth; UltiSat Inc., GAO B-418146.2, B-418146.3
Contractor’s Attempt to Play Hardball With the Government Results in Termination for Cause; Appeal of Aerospace Facilities Group, Inc., ASBCA No. 61026
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