Have you ever heard of the SELF-DELETING clause? Sounds magical. Mystical. Mysterious. There is no such thing as a self-deleting clause Did you notice how I said some dirty tricks come about from ignorance or incompetence? The infamous myth of the “self-deleting clause” is a prominent example. There is no such thing as a self-deleting […]
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When Does This Law Take Effect in Government Contracting? Laws, Regulations, and the FAR
This perennial problem puzzles our profession every time it presents itself: Congress passes a new law affecting government contracting; The law does not specify when the changes take effect; The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has not been updated with the changes prescribed by this new law—therefore, there are no FAR clauses that reflect the new law. How do […]
Big Changes to Small Business Size Rules for Government Contract Set-Asides
The new year (specifically, January 6, 2020) will bring new rules for small businesses in government contracting. Even if you’re a large business, this is important because it affects your supply chain. In fact, you might actually qualify as a small business now! Here’s the deal: To qualify for government contract set-asides, small businesses can […]
No, the FAR Does Not Apply to Government Contractors (Gasp!)
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 […]
Does the FAR Apply to Government Contractors? No!
Dispelling Myths in FAR Applicability and Clause Selection in Government Contracts BY CHRISTOPH MLINARCHIK, JD, CFCM, PMP As contracting professionals, our mandate is to educate, inform, advance, and improve the contracting profession.[1] Fundamental concepts lay the foundation for achievement, mastery, and professionalism, but minor misunderstandings can morph into major misconceptions. For these reasons, this article […]
