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Non-Manufacturer Rule Scrutiny Continues

by Shelley Hall | Mar 21, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Skyway CO Insight

The non-manufacture rule (NMR) has always been difficult to understand for both contracting professionals and contractors. FAR 19.001 states: “Non-manufacturer rule” means that a contractor under a small business set-aside or 8(a) contract shall be a small business...

Changes to FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting

by Vicky Strycharske | Mar 11, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Skyway CO Insight

The Limitation on Subcontracting clause is discussed all the time and has been confusing for 30+ years. To make it worse, there was a change implemented by the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2013 which appears to have been implemented and is being upheld...

Proper Use of GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contracts

by Shelley Hall | Mar 7, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Skyway CO Insight

If you’ve read some of my previous posts on the subject of GSA schedules, you should know two things: (1) I like GSA FSS contracts; and (2) I think some Federal agencies are making them harder to use. GSA FSS contracts are GOOD things. They are one of many tools in...

Can a Small Business Set Aside be used if part of the work is outside the US?

by Shelley Hall | Feb 29, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Skyway CO Insight

Maersk Line is a large business in Norfolk VA, who protested (Maersk Line GAO Protest B-410280: 12/1/14) the terms of RFP N00033-14-R-3201, issued by the Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) for multimodal cargo transportation services. Maersk challenged the...

Commerciality in Government Contracting

by Shelley Hall | Feb 22, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Skyway CO Insight

When FAR part 12 first came out in the mid-90s, contracting professionals went a little crazy with the concept. “Let’s buy everything as a commercial item or service” became the mantra. It was quick and easy and didn’t require a cumbersome amount of file documentation...

Small Business Eliminates Two-Thirds of Its Potential Competitors by Appealing the NAICS Code

by Shelley Hall | Feb 15, 2016 | Bids & Proposals, Skyway CO Insight

Challenge NAICS codes! A NAICS challenge is NOT decided by the CO. It is decided by the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals. NAICS code appeals can be a very powerful tool for small government contractors. Many contractors don’t fully understand the NAICS appeal...

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