Much has been written during recent years regarding the increasing volume of government acquisitions and spending effected under Other Transaction (OT) authority. These transactions are generally exempt from the requirements

Continue Reading Other Transaction Authority: COFC Employs a “Principal Purpose” Test to Determine Whether Bid Protest Jurisdiction Exists

Price realism challenges stand out as a common basis for bid protests in federal procurements.

A competitor’s unrealistically low pricing may signal a lack of understanding or commitment to contract

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Federal contractors need to be proactive about detecting and neutralizing or mitigating Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI).

The FAR’s OCI provisions (currently found at FAR Subpart 9.5) promote the

Continue Reading New GAO Decision Highlights Effective OCI Identification and Mitigation Practices

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memo on May 19, 2025, announcing the DOJ’s establishment of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative.  The initiative will “utilize the False Claims Act

Continue Reading DOJ Announces New Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targeting DEI