When solicitations require proposals to address numerous factors in a limited number of pages, offerors must find a way to adequately cover all the issues in as few words as possible. Faced with this situation, contractors may be tempted to use shorthand methods of presenting information. As the recent US Government Accountability Office (GAO) decisionRead More
Cybersecurity issues are not going away anytime soon and the risk of noncompliance for contractors is ratcheting up. In a recent ruling in a Civil False Claims Act (FCA) Qui Tam case, Judge Shubb of the Eastern District of California determined that the whistleblower’s allegations – – that a company’s statements regarding the status ofRead More
When vying for a government contract, vendors hope to avoid the need for protest and litigation. But solicitation documents aren’t perfect. Often, the evaluation process isn’t either. When issues arise, vendors are left in a tricky position: Do you dispute the issue during the procurement process, possibly angering the people tasked with evaluating your bid?Read More
In trying to pool resources amongst related entities, lines may blur as to whether the personnel on a given project are employed by the domestic entity in accordance with the contract requirements and terms of proposal. While the facts of ABS Development Corporation, ASBCA Nos. 6022, et al. are on the extreme side of noncompliance,Read More
A new Personal Net Worth requirement for MBE/WBE certification is set to take effect in Kansas City, Missouri on October 1, 2019. It applies to everyone, and could have a significant impact. New Requirements On October 25, 2018, the Kansas City Council amended the rules that govern the City’s Minority & Women Business Enterprise ProgramRead More