For anyone who’s ever doubted or downplayed the importance of avoiding organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs), a recent settlement announced by the Department of Justice in Colorado should serve as a wake-up call. Last month, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado announced that Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc. (PTFS) and its President andRead More
Even on the best of days, determining the proper application of sourcing restrictions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) can be a chore. The process is further complicated when the procurement is conducted by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Berry Amendment must be taken into account.Read More
We often hear that contractors are not entitled to a “second bite from the apple.” As the recent General Accountability Office (“GAO”) decision in Navarre Corporation, B-414962.6; B-414962.7 (October 22, 2018), makes, clear, however, the same cannot be said about procuring agencies. In that bid protest, the GAO once again reinforced the flexibility of agenciesRead More