In a post earlier this year, I discussed a significant split between the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). GAO has long held that email
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How To Use DOD’s New Enhanced Postaward Debriefing Rights for Stronger Bid Protests
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has just locked in its Enhanced Postaward Debriefing procedures, making it easier for contractors to understand the source selection and contract award process and
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Bid Protests: Exceptions to the “Late is Late” Rule
Bidding on government contracts is a stressful, high-stakes process. Contractors spend significant time and resources in crafting excellent proposals and missing deadlines almost always results in disqualification from the competition.
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Material Escalation: A Difficult Road to Recover Costs
The annual inflation rate in the United States rose 7% in 2021, its highest rate since 1982. The construction industry has not been immune from this general trend, with steel
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Contractor Alert: Biden Requires PLAs for Large Construction Projects
President Biden’s latest Executive Order (EO), signed Friday, mandates U.S. agencies to require the use of project labor agreements (PLA) on large federal construction projects.
PLAs are collective bargaining agreements
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Effective Contract Management Primer: FAR Remedy Granting Clauses, Certified Claims, and Disputes
Submitting a certified claim to a government agency or appealing a contracting officer’s final decision (COFD) can be a risky business decision for federal contractors.
On one hand, there is
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What Do I Do Now? Practical Steps to Navigate the Federal Vaccine Mandate Following the Latest Nationwide Injunction
Those following our coverage of the federal COVID Vaccine Mandate need to know about the latest twist. On the heels of the injunction against the OSHA Mandate for private employers
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Navigating the Business Risks Associated with the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
President Biden recently issued Executive Order No. 14042 requiring covered federal contractors ensure that their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless an employee otherwise requests, and receives an accommodation
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Reminder: Fox’s Virtual Federal Contracts Symposium Is Next Week – October 25 and 26, 2021
A final friendly reminder to register for Fox’s 2021 Federal Contracts Symposium on October 25 and 26 (next week!)
After careful consideration, we’ve made the decision to switch to a
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Upcoming Free Webinar: Successful Partnering to Win Federal Work in 2021 and Beyond
Please join Nick Solosky and Diana McGraw for a free webinar focused on successful partnering for federal contracting opportunities. We are excited to be working with the Washington Building Congress
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