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R.D. Lieberman,Consultant

Asserting Duress in Signing a Modification

Sand Point Services, LLC brought two claims before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, both involving modifications. Sand...

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Requirements Contracts: Words of Exclusivity

The Federal Circuit recently clarified that an agency’s contract may still contain requisite language to make it a requirements contract,...

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How NOT to Incorporate by Reference In A Contract

A recent decision by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“Board”) demonstrates how careful and definitive a contractor must be (and,...

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Federal Circuit Rejects Counsel's Error in Misreading Rules

In a recent case before the Federal Circuit, the Court found no excusable neglect in filing beyond the deadlines in the rules, and...

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R.D. Lieberman,Consultant

You Can't Assume Anything When Drafting A Proposal

The best rule to follow when drafting a proposal is to check every requirement in the solicitation, and then have your work doublechecked...

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IN BEST VALUE DETERMINATION AGENCY IS NOT REQUIRED TO QUANTIFY BENEFITS OF HIGHER PRICED, HIGHER TECHNICALLY RATED PROPOSAL

Factor Jacobs InDyne MISSION SUPPORT Acceptable Acceptable Sample WBS PWS Acceptable Acceptable Phase-In Good Good Property...

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Converting a Procurement from Sealed Bidding to Competitive Proposals.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) gives contracting officers significant flexibility in selecting the procurement method they...

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Contractor Must File Claim for Time Extension or it Cannot Assert Gov't Caused Delay in Default Termination

A contractor cannot assert government caused delays in a subsequent default termination, unless it has filed a claim for a time...

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