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A new beginning.

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Increased Focus on Requirements and Oversight Needed to Improve DOD’s Acquisition Environment and Weapon System Quality DOD’s Practices and Processes for Multiyear Procurement Should Be Improved

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1. Protest challenging the issuance of modifications to a task order under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract as being beyond the scope of the task order is dismissed; Government Accountability Office lacks jurisdiction to consider whether a modification is beyond the scope of the task order. 2. Protest that the agency improperly bundled work requirements previously

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There in an interetsing article available about a new approach to performance based services acquisition. Article at WIFCON.

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Matter of: Al Long FordFile: B-297807Date: April 12, 2006DIGESTWhere, after discussions had concluded, agency identified concerns pertaining to the achievability of protester’s proposed delivery schedule that should have been apparent to the agency prior to discussions, discussions should have been reopened since proposed delivery schedule was an area that had to be addressed in order for the

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President Bush named Mr. Paul Dennett as the head of OMB's procurement shop. Article

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Understaffing cited as main problem in procurement. Frank Anderson, President DAU has some views on training. Good article

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CL Module- CLB 014 Name: Acquisition Reporting Concepts and Policy Requirements for APB, DAES, and SAR (Acq Rptg Concepts&Policy Rqmts- APB,DAES,&SAR)CLP's: 3 Description: The Acquisition Reporting Concepts and Policies for APB, DAES, and SAR module provides information on the terminology, concepts, and policies pertaining to required acquisition reports, such as the Acquisition Program Baseline

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Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham was convicted of varoius criminal offenses involving Federal Government Contracting. Here is the federal plea agreement and the government's sentencing argument. Plenty of material for class discussion.

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A new policy for certification of contracting professionals was issued. DAU will play a prominent roll with FAI. Here is the reference.

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MMI-Federal Marketing Service Corp., B-297537, February 8, 2006DIGESTProtest is sustained where the agency unreasonably determined that awardee’s quotation demonstrated compliance with the Berry Amendment’s domestic production requirements, in light of countervailing pre-award information that the awardee would not comply.DECISIONWe sustain the protest.Good statement concerning GAO's standard of

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GAO Denies Protest Involving "Neutral" Past Performance Rating The GAO recently denied a protest to the award of a contract for lifeguard services at Andersen AFB, Guam. The protester took issue with the fact that it was assigned a "Neutral" past performance rating, indicating that it had no similar past performance, despite its experience managing the swim team on base. The GAO repeated its

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In MTB Group, Inc, v, United States, No. 05-375C, June 7, 2005, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims refused to enjoin HUD's reverse auctioning program used to receive bids on property inspections. The court's opnion discusses the release of pricing information and offers some insight as to how reverse auctions may be properly conducted. For example, HUD's program showed only the bid per lot and

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In City Chemicals LLC, B-296135.2; B-296230.2, June 17, 2005. GAO provides an excellent analysis of price differential when applying the Buy American Act to maunfactures goods composed of domestic nd non domestic components. Agency properly evaluated dye that protester proposed to furnish as a foreign end product where imported "raw" dye accounted for more than 50 percent of the cost of all

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Late is still late. In Kesser International, B-296294 June 30, 2005, the GAO concluded that a bid received four minutes after bid opening was late despite the fact that the FEDEX driver was delayed at the security checkpoint for 20 minutes. Agency properly rejected proposal as late where it was received minutes after closing time; 20 minute delay at a security checkpoint did not constitute

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FAC 2005-04 issued06-08-05: FAC 2005-04 issued with one interim and seven final rules. The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have published a summary of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules pertaining to Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-04. Seven final rules and one interim rule revise the

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Looking for some continuous learning? FAI Online University has a course on managing competitive sourcing.You are really not suppose to do this [from Department Of Justice Press Release]Wilhelm DerMinassian, the former Associate Director in charge of the DC DOT’s Traffic Services Administration, and Dunn Engineering Associates P.C. were charged separately in U.S. District Court in Washington,

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Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-02 Check it out at WIFCONIntroduction. (Published March 23, 2005) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns Procurement Program. (Published March 23, 2005) Small entity compliance guide. Published March 23, 2005) Department of DefenseContract modifications. Published March 23, 2005) Foreign acquisition. (Published March 23, 2005) Major

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Interesting article in the San Francisco Chronicle about construction contracts in Iraq.Iraq ministries are refusing to make payments on contracts turned over to them by the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) because of a lack of paperwork from the CPA. Bloomberg.com

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As you see I have discovered the ability to put links into the blog format. I want to limit the number to the ten most useful links to contracting specialists. I have a start, but I solicit your suggestions as to other links to incorporate; just drop me an email or reply to this post. Also, if you are aware of any other blogs addressing federal government contracting, please let me know.

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This is the new DFAR change notice form the DPAP office.DoD published the following changes and proposed changes to the DFARS on February 22, 2005 : Interim Rule : Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (DFARS Case 2004-D025)Increases, from $500,000 to $1,000,000, the threshold at which DoD contracts must include a requirement for the contractor to provide to cooperative

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I have added some enhancements to the ProfRex blog in order to, I hope, make it more useful and easier to spread information. You can now submit comments to the postings and you can also email the particular posting to friends and associates. I particulalry like the email option because it allows us to quickly share information within our offices.

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The Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting), the Assistant Secretary (Acquisition), has issued the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Elective Policy on what will satisfy the elective requirements for certification training.

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The Acquisition Community Connection (ACC), Contract Management Community of Practice (CoP) has been revitalized and should be a very valueable tool for those seeking contracting information. The new CoP is titled "Mission Support Contracting." I strongly encourage signing up for the ACC as it is a good information source. Sign up is easy and free. Here is a short note announcing the change:

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Federal Acquisition RegulationFederal Acquisition Circular 2001-28 is out. Find it at WIFCON.Have you ever gotten one of those actions to contract for a conference or high level meeting. The question always arises; can you use government funds to pay for food and drink and can you charge a registration fee. The Comptroller General (CG)has issued a decision. In National Institutes of Health --

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Don't let this happen to you. In Unversity Research Company, LLC, B- 294358, GAO sustained a protest finding that:In addition, we think the effect of the CO’s actions on this procurement weigh against her continued involvement in this matter.8 Therefore, we recommend that HHS use a different selection official to prepare the new selection decision. If the new source selection decision determines

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There is a lot of discussion about the authority to "Bundle" requirements. In Health & Human Services Group, B-294703, The GAO denied a protest against bundling and upheld the combination of two requirements into one solicitation. GAO did limit its consideration to bundling under the Small Business Act and not the Competition in Contracting Act.In the final analysis, the solicitation requires

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In The MIL Corporation, B-294836, GAO sustained a protest where the agency improperly evaluated past performance because it did not assign a neutral rating to a subfactor and also failed consider price as a meaningful evaluation factor.GAO synopsis:1. Agency's unfavorable evaluation of protester's proposal under a past performance subfactor was improper where the effect of the low rating was to

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In Capitol CREAG LLC, B-294958, GAO discusses the difference between when a small business non-responsibility decision must go to the SBA and when referral is not required.GAO Synopsis:Where the proposal of a small business concern is not selected for award because the agency concludes that the concern's approach to management and staffing creates a high risk of unacceptable performance, the

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2005 New Years's resolution -- Post once a week (1st week not included). Constructive notice sufficient to start protest clock Agency posted notice of contract award on 17 December 2004 on www.fedbizopps.gov. Unsuccessful offeror filed protest with GAO at 9:00PM on 27 December 2004. GAO said untimely had to be filed by COB 27 December 2004 -- 5:30PM. CBMC, Inc. It is not what the

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Legal Difference Between an RFP and an RFQ When is an offer made? When does acceptance occur? In Computer Associates International, Inc.--Reconsideration, B-292077.6, May 5, 2004,GAO laid out the following holding: "We recognize that, in practice, agencies and vendors often treat quotations just as they treat offers. Nonetheless, as a matter of law, quotations are different from bids or

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News for the Week Looks like DAU's Ask-A-Professor Program has competition. There is now a place on WIFCON where you can ask government contracting questions; check it out. We all know that being late in submitting a bid or proposal can be fatal to an offeror's chance for contract award. Don't forget however, late can be fatal to the government's rights when it comes to exercising options in

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Acquisition Reform -- Not Acquisition Shortcuts One of the fallouts from acquisition reform was a cutting of the size of the acquisition workforce. Is payback time near? Two articles in this week's online version of Federal Times seem to say "yes." In one, Steve Kellman, former OFPP Director, worries that the recent events will cause a backlash against acquisition reform. In the second

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Time to get back to business! I see it has been a while since I posted. Been busy but am now back in the field at the Norfolk site. Need to catch up and get back into the classroom. Three things have been in the news recently that are noteworthy. First, if you don't think that the Standards of Conduct are taken seriously in DoD drop a line to Ms. Darleen Druyun, former Air Force Assistant

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Happy New Year to ALL! If you don't have to do it, but you do it anyways, you had better do it right. In KMR, LLC, B-202860, GAO sustained a protest involving an RFQ that was to result in award to a small business that was listed as a vendor on the Federal Supply Schedule. "As noted above, the evaluation was conducted under the FSS program. Under this program, an agency is not required to

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FAC 2001-018 is available. Topics include: New Consolidated Form for Selection Of Architect-Engineer Contractors Depreciation Cost Principlei Federal Procurement Data System Increased Federal Prison Industries, Inc. Waiver Threshold Debarment and Suspension— Order Placement and Option Exercise Insurance and Pension Costs Debriefing— Competitive Acquisition Technical Amendments

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Clarification of elective requirement. All from CON, PUR and IND should read.

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A gentle reminder from DPAP about the Defense Base Act clause in DoD Overseas Contracts. A memo from the Air Force's General Counsel about "Deploying With Contractors." Can a contracting officer who does not understand the requirement make the necessary cost/technical tradeoff. No according to the GAO in e-LYNXX Corporation. "In performing the price/technical tradeoff analysis, the

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You say potato and I say potatoe. The agency says "clarifications" and the protestor says "discusssions." In TDS, Inc., B-292674, GAO says, "discussions": We find, despite the agency's characterization of the exchanges, that discussions occurred here. [3] The FAR anticipates “dialogue among the parties” in the course of an oral presentation, FAR § 15.102(a), and we see nothing improper in

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The late bid/proposal saga continues. First, I misspoke yesterday when I said late bid, it was really a late proposal. Thanks to those who caught it. As a follow-up, today's case discuuses very briefly the difference between a late bid and a late proposal, specically as to when actually is "late." In The Haskell Company, GAO denied a protest contending that the awardees proposal should have

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More on late bids. Remember last time when GAO said okay to consider a bid received after bid opening time? Well in O.S. Systems, Inc., the GAO denied a protest and upheld the CO's rejection of a late bid. GAO found that: "Nevertheless, even in cases where the late receipt may have been caused, in part, by erroneous government action, a late proposal should not be considered if the offeror

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Mr. Robert Antonio, the owner of the WIFCON site, has written an excellent article on the use of fixed-price incentive (firm target) contracts (FPIF). The article explores the advantages and disadvantages to the government and the contractor in using this type of contract. I highly recommend the article.

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6:33AM -- A-76, dead or just wounded??? Hope they figure it out pretty soon. Why doesn't everyone see the benefits of performance-based contracting????

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6:37 AM -- Federal Times.Com is doing a poll on how short staffed people believe they are in their office. Results should be interesting especially when you think in terms of A-76. GAO has been busy: In Beautify Professional Services, the GAO sustained a protest against the award of custodial services at the Air Force Academy. An interesting case because this protest was the result of

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Been away, but I'm back. Looks like the next two or three years could be exciting from a base closure perspective. GOVEXEC.COM will be a good source to follow the developments. FAC 2001-17 is out. It is short but very important since it has the new rules on "bundling." The site has bothe the looseleaf and Federal register versions.

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Morning follow-up -- The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has again addressed the issue of seeking injunctive relief when an agency executes an override of the CICA stay provision. PGBS, LLC vs. United States, et.al, No. 03-1986C, lays out a thorough discussion of the standards the court will apply when reviewing an agency decision to override the stay. Must reading for agency counsel.

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8:00AM, 8 October 2003 -- An opportunity to excel. For those of you involved in service contracting please take note of the new DPAP memo -- more importantly make sure your boss knows about it. You can expect to see a lot more about service contracting (especially with the words "performance based" in front of them) in the coming months. Looking for continuous learning credits? Don't forget

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6:50 AM, 3 October -- Three interesting articles at GOVEXEC.com; the Buy American Act is not only a matter of contention in the Congress but also within the President's cabinet; there is also an article about billions in federal waste (I assume they mean $$$$$) and one about GSA requiring their contractors to implement conflicts of interest plans. Talk about a bad day at GSA, DOJ put out a

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6:30AM, October 2, 2003 -- Remember, it is what the SSA (source selection authority and considered (and documented) at the time of award decision that counts. It is not what the technical evaluation board had in their notes or what the source selection advisory counsel knew and decided among themselves that really matters. They are important to document in the file but they do not substitute

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6:50AM October 1, 2003 -- HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Hope you all don't have too bad a hangover from what i am sure was a great night of revelry for many of you. Isn't it interesting that there was no talk this year of shutting down the government even though e do not have both an appropriatiions and authorization bill signed into law. WIFCON is back up and has the new FAC 2001-016: Federal Acquisition

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9:25AM -- Awesome video about our military folks.

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7:10AM, September 30, 2003 -- New Years Eve. GSA in trouble again -- still. No news from WIFCON today -- the webmaster retires from the Federal government today.

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4:55 PM -- Air Force Brief on Past Performance.

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7:00AM, 29 September 2003, A New Week -- New Congressional legislation (the appropriations Bill) would authorize a 10% or $10 million adjustment in favor of federal employees in competitive sourcing where 10 or more government employees are involved. Did you know that there is a Federal Soup.Com when government employees post on-line discussions, this one is about 1102's. From Mark: Government

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6:55 AM, The Morning News -- Good article on year end spending in the Federal News. No news on WIFCON yet.

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1:45PM Mid-Day Musings -- DPAP website is up. New information on new UID policy that has been signed out. There is a lot of good information at this website.

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7:00 AM The Morning Review -- GSA has used an IT contract to buy mental health services -- my wife does say that sometimes computers drive her crazy. Qwest has been added to the list for possible debarment, Worldcom and Sprint are already under consideration -- where is Ma Bell when you need her? What happens when the agency loses part of the offeror's technical proposal and the offer is

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A hot cup of coffee and a hurricane, can life get any better?

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Serving coffee by the water.

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The Comptroller General has been a busy man lately. He gave a speech at the National Press Club on the financial health of the U.S. and testified on Capitol Hill on transformation, and results-oriented government.

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