As the US Department of Labor learned, when the Government behaves oppressively, vexatiously, and/or in bad faith, it can be held responsible to pay the Contractor’s attorney’s fees.
Read MoreThe SBA Inspector General reported last week that of 56 sole source contracts awarded to self-certified women owned small businesses (WOSB) 50 were not awarded in compliance with applicable regulations. The IG went on to find that "the firms that received those contracts did not comply with the program’s self-certification requirements." Thus, there was "no assurance" that the companies were eligible to receive the awards.
Read MoreThe Lear Siegler price adjustment case remains an often cited precedent in SCA price adjustment and omitted wage determination cases. This is a reprint of an article I wrote in The Government Contractor on my own case almost a dozen years ago.
Read MoreThis is a piece I prepared for the ThomsonReuters Year in Review Conference held in Feb. 2017 which is reprinted with their permission and summarizes the SCA events of 2016.
Read MoreGAO has implemented a new electronic filing system and a $350 filing fee; DoD will now respond to written questions following a required debriefing.
Read MoreAgencies generally can't buy unlisted, off-schedule "open market" items from a Federal Supply Schedule contractor on a noncompetitive basis. Here's how CMS got tripped up by this seemingly simple rule.
Read MoreDon't jump the shark! Sometimes patience rather than prompt corrective action is the best way to proceed when dealing with labor issues, if you want to be reimbursed by the Government.
Read MoreEmployers hoping to be reimbursed by the Government for pension withdrawal liability payments imposed pursuant to the Multi-Employer Pension Plan Amendment Act (MPPAA) recently had a wrench thrown into their plans.
Read MoreThe Government just fell into another short shutdown before finally approving a budget. Not enough of us care for the public space.
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