Is the door closed? I’m going to share one of the biggest secrets in government contracts. Everyone in the government contracting industry has heard of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Some call it “the Bible” for government contracts. Are you sitting down? Take a deep breath, because I’ve got some shocking news for you. The […]
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How to Research Government Contracts and the FAR or DFARS
The FAR reference book on your table was outdated the moment it rolled off the printing press. The DPAP memorandum you saved to your computer may have been superseded weeks ago. Statutes, regulations, and policies change rapidly, but it’s your responsibility to be informed and knowledgeable. How can a contracting professional stay abreast of current […]
How to Interpret a Government Contract
Learning how to interpret a government contract is extremely important for the success of your federal contracting business. Government contractors need to know the rules of government contracting interpretation! The paramount goal of contract interpretation is to find a single interpretation that accurately reflects the intent of the parties. Once that intent is determined, courts […]
Government Contracting Reform, Pentagon Reorganization, and the Section 809 Panel
Government contracting reform is on the table, along with the Pentagon reorganization, and the acquisition reform recommendations of the Section 809 Panel! Congress wants federal contracting reform. That’s why they created the Section 809 Acquisition Reform Panel in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2016. Congress is also frustrated with the way […]
