Vets First: A true misnomer Dec 14, 2012 After more than a year of disagreement between veteran business owners, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Government Accountability Office, the Court of Federal Claims finally resolved the question of whether the VA is required by law to give priority to veterans-owned businesses when awarding contracts. […]
To avoid rejection, give agencies what they ask for Dec 9, 2011 During my first semester of law school, I had to take a pass/fail legal writing course. The process was very simple: submit what you thought was correct and a third year law student would mark it up with corrections. You would then make […]
The increasing burden of risk in federal contracting Dec 2, 2011 The administration has been clear: Greater risk needs to be shifted to industry in contracts, often through fixed pricing. Those contractors willing to shoulder more of that burden will often walk away with the win. Protesting contractor: WingGate Travel Inc., AirTrak Travel, and Alamo […]
Safety of military trumps competition Nov 18, 2011 In yet another example of an exception to the requirement for full and open competition, the Government Accountability will typically put first the safety of men and women in uniform and the need to move ahead with military operations. Protesting Contractor: Mistral Security Inc., Bethesda Contracting Agency: […]
How the feds maintain a solid industrial base Nov 11, 2011 Full and open competition is important, but so is a solid industrial base. Given that, federal agencies can flow dollars to specific contractors to ensure access to fair-priced goods in the long term. Protesting contractor: Outdoor Venture Corp., Sterns, Ky. Contracting agency: Defense Logistics […]
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