Does the absence of a required claim render a Contracting Officer’s (“CO”) “final” decision invalid?.  The answer is simple, such a...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) makes a distinction between an independent contractor and a personal services contractor. “A...

In normal English usage, the term “will” is normally used to express desire or to express futurity (particularly in regard to something a...

A recent case at the Federal Circuit demonstrates how important it is for a contractor terminated for cause (similar to a termination for...

Please review the following two definitions in the FAR: Contract  means a mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to...

There is a big difference in debriefing requirements in procurements conducted using Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) Subpart 8.4...

NextStep Technology, Inc. learned that the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) enforces all of its rules on reimbursement of...

Regardless of what impression you may receive during discussions, changes made in a solicitation amendment must be reflected in your...

In a construction case, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“CBCA”) reminds us that specifications take precedence over drawings and...

Although the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) is not a court in the federal system, in many ways it behaves in a similar way as a...

This blog has discussed several ways to prepare a winning proposal.  These include addressing all aspects that the solicitation requires,...

This blog has discussed several ways to prepare a winning proposal. These include addressing all aspects that the solicitation requires,...

Although the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) is not a court in the federal system, in many ways it behaves in a similar way as a...

The Contract Disputes Act includes a six year statute of limitations for submittal of claims.  41 U.S.C. § 7103(a)(4)(A). This section...

The Court of Federal Claims recently considered a best value decision made by a Washington Headquarters Services Contracting Officer for...

The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released its annual bid protest report to the Congress for fiscal year on November 14, 2024...

The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has repeatedly dismissed protests where the protester has sought to restrict rather than...

A recent bid protest at the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) reinforces the idea that there is a big difference between...

A Blanket Purchase Agreement (“BPA”) is a “simplified method filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by...

This blog has discussed both implied-in-fact contracts and express contracts in previous blogs. In a recent appeal at the Armed Services...