Contract types

New Legislation Could Spur Modernization Efforts

May 30, 2017 How Much Are Agencies Spending on New Contracts? Source: Nextgov, Frank Konkel, May 16, 2017 The federal government rarely seeks truly innovative solutions when it bids out new contracts, according to a report released today. Federal market … Continued

Benefits and Risks of Public Construction

May 19, 2017 The federal work ‘trade-off’: What contractors need to know about the public sector Source: ConstructionDive, Kim Slowey, May 4, 2017 One of the most popular elements of President Donald Trump’s campaign was his $1 trillion plan to … Continued

Contractors Need to Be Aware of All Contract Changes

December 28, 2016 Contractor Wins Claim for Additional Costs After Partial Termination by Government Source: Fox Rothschild LLP, The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog, Nicholas T. Solosky, December 20, 2016 It is common for government contractors to file claims … Continued

Learn These Terms to Protect Your Business

October 18, 2016 The Dotted Line: 5 of the most commonly misinterpreted terms in construction contracts Source: ConstructionDIVE, Kim Slowey, October 4, 2016 People are fallible, and misunderstandings are a part of life. Construction work is no exception. However, when … Continued

Justification Needed on Sole Source Contracts

October 7, 2016 Justice Department Grantee Faulted for Sole Source Youth Mentoring Contracts Source: Government Executive, Charles S. Clark, September 23, 2016 In allocating more than $200 million in grant money aimed at mentoring Indian tribal youth, Justice Department grantees … Continued

FSS Contractors and Others to Report Transactional Data

August 2, 2016 Top Takeaways Concerning GSA’s Final Rule On Transactional Data Reporting Source: Morrison & Foerster, Tina Reynolds, June 29, 2016 By now the entire government contracting community is well aware that one of the most significant changes in Federal Supply … Continued

Contract Management Advice

March 30, 2016 Talking with a procurement icon about post-award contract management Source: FCW, The Lectern, Steve Kelman, February 11, 2016 Deidre (Dee) Lee entered the government in 1978 as a GS-4 contract specialist buying supplies at the U.S. military base … Continued