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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...

Contractor Options for Challenging CPARS Ratings

by Shelley Hall | Mar 4, 2016 | Contract Administration, Skyway CO Insight

FAR 42.1503(d), Contractor Performance Information Procedures, provides that contractors “shall be afforded up to 14 calendar days from the date of notification of availability of the past performance evaluation to submit comments, rebutting statements, or additional...

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...

It’s either hell yes or hell no!

by Kevin Jans | Feb 26, 2016 | Sales & Marketing, Skyway CO Insight

The great news about the government market? There are a million opportunities. The bad news about the government market? There are a million opportunities. One of the biggest challenges for any company in this market (and I would argue in business in general) is...

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...

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