R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantMay 17, 20163 minAffiliation Based On Identity of Interest: Common Investment or Economic DependenceTwo recent cases at the Small Business Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals (“OHA”) address affiliation of companies based on...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantMay 13, 20164 minIt's Easy for a Small Business to Appeal a Denied ClaimMost small (and even some large) businesses don’t realize that it is to appeal a denied claim to either the Armed Services Board of...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantMay 1, 20164 minUse It or Lose It - A PrimerThe Acting Secretary of the Army recently issued Army Directive 2016-16, “Changing Management Behavior: Every Dollar Counts,” April 15,...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantApr 25, 20162 minConsequences of Government Delay or IndecisionA recent Armed Services Board decision demonstrates how important it is for the Government to respond to contractor-raised issues in a...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantApr 20, 20166 minAnticipatory Repudiation: Good, Bad and UglyOne important aspect of the government’s right to default terminate a contract is if the contractor refuses to perform, or unequivocally...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantApr 15, 20164 minAgencies Must Treat Contractors Fairly When Using RFQsThe Government wants have its cake and eat it too—by conducting competitions under the General Services Administration (“GSA”) Multiple...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantApr 15, 20164 minRatification of ContractsThis blog has frequently explained that generally, the government can only be bound contractually by a person with actual authority,...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantApr 7, 20162 minLack of Advance Planning Is An Improper Reason to Use Noncompetitive Procedures10 U.S.C. § 2304 and 41 U.S.C. 3301 require, with certain limited exceptions that contracting officers promote and provide for full and...