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OMB Acquisition Reform Proposal 1 – Acquisition Test Programs
DoD’s JEDI: A Disturbance in the Force
HHS New Contract Writing System Testing More Than an Innovative Technology Approach
Watchdog Cites Improper Contract Action
Tecom Correct Standard for Determining Allowability of Retaliation Litigation Costs; CAFC 2018-2055, Bechtel National Inc. v. United States
Proposal Failed to Demonstrate Experience Agency Sought; GAO B-415716.21, OSC-NDF LLC
Agency Failed to Support Conclusion that Offerors’ Prices Were Realistic, Despite Large Gap; GAO B-417427, ATA Aerospace LLC
Federal Circuit Affirms Tecom Test Governing the Allowability of Government Contractor Litigation Costs
Assumed Name Results in Rejected Proposal
SDVOSB Protests: The Playbook for Proving Ownership and Control
Request for COFD Does Not Require Specific Language; CAFC 2018-2206, Hejran Hejrat Co. LTD v. United States Corps of Engineers
Protester’s Allegation that Awardee Lacked Domestic Production Facility Not Based on Fact; GAO B-417463, L3 Security and Detection Systems Inc.
Awardee’s Proposal to Use Incumbent Staff Not Material Representation, Despite Protester’s Exclusive Commitments from Workforce; GAO B-417388, Insight Technology Solutions, Inc.
2020 NDAA to Create New Acquisition Pathways for DOD Software Contracts
Another Executive Order on Buying American, and This One Has Teeth
President Issues Executive Order Directing FAR Council on Changes to Buy American Act
Appellant Ignored CO’s Suggestion to Convert Invoices to Certified Claim; ASBCA No. 61234, Appeal of Hejran Hejrat Co. LTD
Agency was Entitled to Make a Cost Realism Adjustment After It Determined that Offeror’s Proposed Costs were the Most Probable Costs; GAO B-417441, Solution One Industries Inc.
Contractor’s Execution of a Promissory Note to Settle Government’s Claim Did Not Moot Appeal of that Claim; ASBCA No. 60776, Appeal of Falmouth Scientific Inc.
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