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GAO: Agencies Have Broad Discretion on Discussions – SmallGovCon
I don’t have a tag for “bad grounds for a GAO bid protest,” but if I did, challenging an agency’s decision not to conduct discussions would fall in that category–at least (as is typically the case), when the solicitation does not state that discussions will be conducted. via GAO: Agencies Have Broad Discretion on Discussions … Continue reading
Teaming Agreements and Proprietary Information – SmallGovCon
Are you taking adequate steps to protect your proprietary and confidential information from misuse by teammates? via Teaming Agreements and Proprietary Information – SmallGovCon.
WOSB Downgraded for Relying on Teammate’s Experience – SmallGovCon
Small government contractors often rely on teammates and subcontractors to demonstrate relevant experience. But as one recently-published GAO bid protest decision shows, some procuring agencies may take a dim view of such reliance. via WOSB Downgraded for Relying on Teammate’s Experience – SmallGovCon.
Contractors and Procurement Officials: Customer Service Is A Two Way Street
There seems to be a development that is coming more and more to the forefront: the case of the out-of-control Contracting Officer (KO). There are usually two paths to interactions with a KO, one being the KO who is overwhelmed with the workload, doing the best they can to handle it, and simply have very … Continue reading
GAO says law requires VA to set aside work — Federal Computer Week
The Government Accountability Office sided again with a bid protestor May 30, saying the Veterans Affairs Department should have set aside a contract for emergency notification services to a service-disabled veteran. via GAO says law requires VA to set aside work — Federal Computer Week.
How to nip those protests in the bud — Federal Computer Week
How to nip those protests in the bud — Federal Computer Week. For acquisition personnel who are working on a contract of any significant dollar value, the fear of a protest is almost palpable. Although protests occur on only a small number of contracts overall, when it comes to contracts worth more than $100 million, … Continue reading
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