R.D. Lieberman,Consultant5 days ago2 minAsserting Duress in Signing a ModificationSand Point Services, LLC brought two claims before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, both involving modifications. Sand...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantJul 33 minRequirements Contracts: Words of ExclusivityThe Federal Circuit recently clarified that an agency’s contract may still contain requisite language to make it a requirements contract,...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantJun 293 minHow NOT to Incorporate by Reference In A ContractA recent decision by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (“Board”) demonstrates how careful and definitive a contractor must be (and,...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantJun 212 minFederal Circuit Rejects Counsel's Error in Misreading RulesIn a recent case before the Federal Circuit, the Court found no excusable neglect in filing beyond the deadlines in the rules, and...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantJun 213 minYou Can't Assume Anything When Drafting A ProposalThe best rule to follow when drafting a proposal is to check every requirement in the solicitation, and then have your work doublechecked...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantJun 92 minIN BEST VALUE DETERMINATION AGENCY IS NOT REQUIRED TO QUANTIFY BENEFITS OF HIGHER PRICED, HIGHER TECHNICALLY RATED PROPOSALFactor Jacobs InDyne MISSION SUPPORT Acceptable Acceptable Sample WBS PWS Acceptable Acceptable Phase-In Good Good Property...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantMay 303 minConverting a Procurement from Sealed Bidding to Competitive Proposals.The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) gives contracting officers significant flexibility in selecting the procurement method they...
R.D. Lieberman,ConsultantMay 302 minContractor Must File Claim for Time Extension or it Cannot Assert Gov't Caused Delay in Default TerminationA contractor cannot assert government caused delays in a subsequent default termination, unless it has filed a claim for a time...