Source: https://blog.theodorewatson.com/2014/03/
Timestamp: 2019-11-20 07:24:27
Document Index: 707766042

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 12', 'art 15', 'art 15', 'art 121', 'art 121', 'art 121']

March 1, 2014 - Watson & Associates LLC
GAO Protest Difference FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 Discussions and Clarifications
When filing a GAO protest to challenge the award a contract for negotiated contract there is a difference between Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 (FAR 15 discussions and clarifications). A successful bid protest can hinge upon your thorough understanding of the subtle differences in the federal acquisition procedures. As its defense,… Read more »
Construction Claims Resolution and Appeals in Federal Government Contracts
Government construction claims resolution and appeals in federal government contracts have become a nightmare for construction contractors that are filing disputes and appeals or initially submitting claims to the federal government. This is even true for settlement proposals in termination for convenience cases. The COFC or Board of Contract Appeals dismisses… Read more »
Government Contract Evaluation Criteria of Technical Proposals in GAO Protests
GAO protests based on errors in government’s technical evaluation criteria of contractor proposals are very common. In order to prevail in a bid protest, a bid protest lawyer will have to show that the agency’s actions were unreasonable. Common approaches to challenging government contract evaluation criteria can range from an… Read more »
Protesting Exclusion from the Competitive Range Determination Letter
After submitting your proposal, an exclusion from the competitive range determination letter from the agency creates significant amounts of stress and disappointment. Making sure that your bid is compliant and presents a competitive edge is essential to standing a chance of winning. What is the Competitive Range Determination? The competitive range determination… Read more »
Contract Disputes Act of 1978 — General Contractor and Subcontractor Pass Through Rights & Contract Claims
A common problem under the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (CDA) when the subcontractor engages in subcontract with the General Contractor seeking pass through rights in the event of a claim against the federal government. Pass through contract claims and rights in federal construction projects and service contracts can become a… Read more »
FAR Price Analysis Improper Price Realism Analysis GAO
There is a recent trend increase in GAO bid protests for government contract pricing improper price realism evaluation and bidders’ technical proposals. Why is this becoming a problem? Some government contractors believe that the new generation of contracting personnel require more training or simply may require a more thorough understanding of the… Read more »
Bid Bonds for Construction — GAO Protest Important Issues for Contractors
An agency’s fear of construction bid bonds can become problematic and cause contractors to file a GAO protest. Bid bonds for construction guarantees are forms of security that ensure that a bidder will not withdraw its bid within the period specified for acceptance and, if required, will execute a written contract and… Read more »
Non Responsive Bid Proposal
Non responsive bid proposals occur when the contracting agency excludes your bid because it materially failed to follow the solicitation requirements. Unless your mistake was minimal and immaterial, GAO tends to rule that the Agency made a reasonable decision. However, there are situations where agency exclusions were unreasonable. What happens in… Read more »
SBA Size Protests 13 CFR Part 121 – When Does Your Business Size Count?
A common question in federal procurement arises as to what date does your size count for an SBA small business size protest under Code of Federal Regulations Title 13 part 121 (13 CFR part 121 small business definition) SBA regulations stipulate that if you meet SBA size standards at the time you… Read more »
SBA 8(a) Certification: Avoid Early Mistakes
Your company would like to broaden its horizons and deepen its corporate contracts by venturing into the government contracts arena through 8a certification with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Great. But, before you do, make sure the company is prepared to meet the rigorous SBA 8a certification requirements. Section 8(a) Certification… Read more »