Author: Kate M. Manuel
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437922651
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 39
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Contents: (1) Introduction; (2) Background; (3) Contracts Not Subject to CICA; (4) Contracts Subject to CICA; Full and Open Competition Defined; Competitive Procedures Resulting in Full and Open Competition; ¿Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources¿; Circumstances Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition; Justifications and Approvals; ¿Special Simplified Procedures for Small Purchases¿; Other Competition Requirements; (5) Competition Requirements for Task and Delivery Order Contracts; (6) Legislation in the 111th Congress: Legislation Enacted in the 111th Congress; Legislation Proposed in the 111th Congress; (7) Recent Executive Branch Policies. Charts and tables.
Author: Congressional Research Service
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781505450118
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
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Competition in federal procurement contracting has long been of interest to Congress and the executive branch, in part because of the belief that increased competition among potential vendors results in lower prices for the government. President Obama issued a memorandum calling for increased competition in federal contracting on March 4, 2009, shortly after taking office, and his Administration has sought to reduce the number of "noncompetitive" contracts by various means, including by issuing guidance on "Increasing Competition and Structuring Contracts for Best Results" in October 2009. Subsequently, in 2012, the Department of Defense (DOD), which accounts for 60% to 70% of federal procurement spending per year, amended its regulations to require that contracting officers re-solicit agency requirements if a solicitation allowed fewer than 30 days for the receipt of proposals and resulted in only one bid or offer. Further guidance was issued in 2014. The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) of 1984 generally governs competition in federal procurement contracting. Any procurement contract not entered into through the use of procurement procedures expressly authorized by a particular statute is subject to CICA. CICA requires that contracts be entered into after "full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures" unless certain circumstances exist that would permit agencies to use noncompetitive procedures. Full and open competition can be obtained through the use of sealed bids, competitive proposals, or other procures defined as competitive under CICA (e.g., procurement of architectural or engineering services under the Brooks Act). Full and open competition under CICA also encompasses "full and open competition after exclusion of sources," such as results when agencies engage in dual sourcing or "set aside" acquisitions for small businesses (i.e., conduct competitions in which only small businesses may participate). Any contract entered into without full and open competition is noncompetitive, but noncompetitive contracts can still be in compliance with CICA when circumstances permitting other than full and open competition exist. CICA recognizes seven such circumstances, including (1) single source for goods or services; (2) unusual and compelling urgency; (3) maintenance of the industrial base; (4) requirements of international agreements; (5) statutory authorization or acquisition of brand-name items for resale; (6) national security; and (7) contracts necessary in the public interest. CICA also allows agencies to use "special simplified procedures" when acquiring goods or services whose expected value is less than $150,000, or commercial goods or services whose expected value is less than $6.5 million ($12 million in certain circumstances). Issuance of orders under task order and delivery order (TO/DO) contracts is not subject to CICA, although award of TO/DO contracts is. However, the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) of 1994 established a preference for multiple-award TO/DO contracts; required that agencies provide contractors "a fair opportunity" to compete for orders in excess of $3,000 under multiple-award contracts; and authorized the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to hear protests challenging the issuance of task or delivery orders that increase the scope, period, or maximum value of the underlying contract. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2008 further limited the use of single-award TO/DO contracts. It also specified what constitutes a "fair opportunity to be considered" for orders in excess of $5.5 million under multiple-award contracts and granted GAO exclusive jurisdiction to hear protests of orders valued in excess of $10 million that do not increase the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract.
Author: John P. Hutton
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437938337
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 61
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Competition is a critical tool for achieving the best return on the government's investment. While federal agencies are generally required to award contracts on the basis of full and open competition, they are permitted to award non-competitive contracts in certain situations. Agencies are also required to establish competition advocates to promote competition. This report assessed: (1) trends in non-competitive contracts and those receiving only one offer when competed; (2) exceptions to and factors affecting competition; (3) whether contracting approaches reflected sound procurement practices; and (4) how agencies are instituting the competition advocate role. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand publication.
Author: Kate Manuel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Competition
Languages : en
Pages : 23
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Author: Ralph C. Nash
Publisher: CCH Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 1318
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Government procurement has evolved in the past decade — it has become a system that encourages negotiations after the receipt of proposals. The process can be very elaborate or quite simple, and attorneys and contracting professionals must fully Understand The source selection process and how requirements may be narrowed during the negotiations to gain or hold on to a share of the government contract business. Competitive Negotiation: The Source Selection Process, Second Edition is the result of the partnership of the George Washington University Law School Government Contracts Program And The CCH Business and Finance Group. it is a thorough text, examining conventional and alternative systems for competitive negotiations in light of current statutes, regulations and case law. it discusses the distinct steps and laws behind the negotiation process from the inception of the requirement for goods or services To The award of the contract And The debriefing of the losing offerors. Gain understanding of: The history of the award process and how the system has evolved Scoring techniques for selecting contractors Strategies used in oral and written negotiations Post-selection procedures Procedures initiated by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)to permit streamlining Techniques and tools to develop proposals that offer the best value to satisfy the call Decisional law and forums for challenging award contracts Draw on the insight given by the authors — the pre-eminent authorities in government contracting — the unbiased analysis of important case law and decisions provides an overview of the current legal environment and helps you put everything in perspective
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Legislation and National Security Subcommittee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government purchasing
Languages : en
Pages : 236
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Author: Barry L. McVay
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 410
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This second edition text discusses the regulations, the different types of contracts, invitations for bids, requests for proposals, the IFB and RFP format, the Commerce Business Daily, the standard form 129 and the bidders list, other contractual instruments, commercial activities, architect engineering and construction contracts, set asides and preference programs, labor laws, the major procurement offices, the General Services Administration and the Small Business Administration.
Author: Paula B. Compton
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1523096977
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 262
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Take the First Step Toward Building a Strong Foundation in Federal Acquisition! Federal Acquisition: Key Issues and Guidance is an essential guide to understanding and working within the complex world of federal government contracting. It offers brief but comprehensive explanations of the major phases and essential tasks in the contracting process. Written in a clear and easy-to-understand style, this resource provides the perfect foundation for building a thorough understanding of federal contracting. Author Paula Compton focuses on the most problematic areas of federal contracting, highlighting the deficiencies cited most often by the Government Accountability Office and Inspector General audits and reports, such as: • Not performing market research • Inadequate independent government cost estimates • Violation of the bona fide needs rule • Insufficient statements of work • Inadequate price or cost analysis Anyone new to government acquisition will find that reading this book is the ideal first step on the path to understanding the federal acquisition process. Seasoned contract professionals will find it an excellent quick review.
Author: Scott A. Stanberry
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1523097345
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 284
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Federal contracting . . . easy? With the fourth edition of Federal Contracting Made Easy, it is! Whether or not you consider federal contracting easy, it is certainly easier with this guide. Used successfully by thousands of contractors and feds, this book offers practical, hands-on, no-nonsense advice. Now in its fourth edition, Federal Contracting Made Easy lays out the entire federal contracting process in a readable and easy-to-understand style. This book covers how government procurement works, what you can do to cut though the red tape to speed your way to winning a contract, who the key players are, and tips for overcoming obstacles. New in this edition: • Discussion of government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) • Updates on women-owned small business • New status of service-disabled veteran-owned small business • Expanded list of relevant websites and resources • Introduction to the new System for Award Management (SAM) Whether you are about to enter the competitive world of federal contracting or have been bidding for contracts for years and are now looking for updated information and ideas, this is the book you need. The federal government awards billions of dollars in contracts for goods and services every year. This book will help you win a piece of that business.
Author: Ralph C. Nash
Publisher: CCH Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Government purchasing
Languages : en
Pages : 614
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