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Daily Dump: 18 March 2013

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By on Mar 18th, 2013

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– Click here for a summary of the benefits of the Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (“C-TPAT”) program, membership in which may reduce the frequency of Customs inspections of  incoming goods, decreasing costs in transit and making the goods available in the U.S. sooner. [Export Compliance Matters].

– A House bill would require agencies to set a predetermined award price for IT products and services, instead inviting contractors to compete on other factors, including quality, past performance, and technical details. [Federal Computer Week]

– This article summarizes a recent court case in which two contracting executives were plead guilty to using a shell company to receive more than $31 million in small business set-asides, although the company was not qualified for the work. [Washington Post].

– Read Stan Hinton’s Blog for the latest key decisions in government contracting cases and appeals. [Stan Hinton].

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Daily Dump: 8 February 2013

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By on Feb 8th, 2013

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– The U.S. Postal Service plans to begin five-day delivery in August as Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe attempts to save $2 billion per year.  As temporary spending measures come to an end on March 27, lawmakers are split on Postal Service reform.  (The Washington Post)

– As the March 1 spending cuts loom, the White House warns of the effects on small business, law enforcement, tax collection, and food safety, unless Congress steps in. (Reuters)

– Contractors can now look to FAR 13.5 to simplify acquisition procedures. (The Business of Federal Technology)

– Reports show fourth quarter growth and shrinking trade deficit with imports on the decline and rising sales for industrial supplies. (Reuters)

 

Daily Dump: 11 December 2012

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By on Dec 11th, 2012

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– This article discusses the recent decision in United States v. ISS Marine Services Inc. in which the District Court for the District of Columbia reminded contractors who are not fully involving counsel in an internal investigation that it may result in loss of the protection from disclosure. [Wiley Rein].

– Senator Claire McCaskill expressed concerns to the U.S. Army about its growing backlog of contractors being considered for suspension and debarment and said that the Army must move faster to prevent U.S. money from going to terrorist organizations in Afghanistan. [Law 360].

– According to this Blog, some small-business experts foresee little benefit to a potential increase in the annual small-business set-aside percentage goal.  [FCW].

– This article reassures government contractors that there is not much to worry about the fiscal cliff or government spending “cuts” as there are plenty of ways to navigate the impact of any “cut” and government spending will continue to rise no matter what. [Smallcap Network].

– Read Stan Hinton’s informative Blog for the latest developments in government contracting. [Stan Hinton].

  • The Court of Federal Claims denied a protest by Management & Training Corp. against the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) decision to set-aside the next procurement for small businesses. 
  • In Systems Application and Technologies, Inc., the Court of Federal Claims issued a permanent injunction against the decision by the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled to place a particular contract on the AbilityOne Procurement List.
  • The Court of Federal Claims held that it lacked Contract Disputes Act (CDA) jurisdiction in the case of Tidewater Contractors, Inc. and that therefore the plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction was denied as moot.

Daily Dump: 20 November 2012

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By on Nov 20th, 2012

Here is today’s Daily Dump:

– The indecision of Congress will cost the federal government money even if the Fiscal Cliff is avoided and there’s no catastrophe. [Bloomberg Businessweek].

– According to prosecutors and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a network of high-school buddies and former co-workers allegedly made more than $1.7 million through an insider-trading ring that lasted five years. [The Wall Street Journal].

– The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), which arbitrates contract disputes, is asking Congress to approve the agency’s first-ever fee to file a bid protest. [Bloomberg Businessweek].

– The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced that it is expanding the Quick Pay plan which encourages agencies  to pay their prime contractors in 15 days, instead of 30 days, for a period of one year with the understanding that those companies will pass along those accelerated payments to their small business subcontractors. [GovWin Network].

– Read Stan Hinton’s informative Blog for the latest developments in government contracting. [Stan Hinton].

  • In KK&L Administration Inc. the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) dismissed an appeal for lack of jurisdiction as the CBCA found that the notice of appeal was defective.
  • The CBCA upheld the default termination of a sales contract, in the appeal of Jerome T. Dunbar, as the buyer had failed to pick up items he had won at auction by the extended deadline.
  • A claim that the Government had breached the covenant of good faith and fair dealing by issuing a modification that unilaterally changed the contract’s payment practices was found by the CBCA to not require an allegation of bad faith on the part of the Government in the appeal of Jane Mobley Assocs.
  • The following three items are included in the recently published Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-62:
  1. FAR Case 2010-014 – Updates to Contract Reporting and Central Contractor Registration.
  2. FAR Case 2012-010 - Interagency Acquisitions – Compliance by Nondefense Agencies with Defense Procurement Requirements.
  3. FAR Case 2012-027 – Free Trade Agreement, Panama.

Daily Dump: 20 September 2012

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By on Sep 20th, 2012

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– A businessman, who falsely claimed to be a disabled veteran to avail of government contracts, has been sentenced to three years in prison. [NBC New York].

– This Blog reviews what the Government defines as a Small Business and finds that the definition needs to be narrowed down. [Forbes].

– Here’s an update on the proposed $45 billion merger between European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. (EAD) and BAE Systems Plc (BA/). [Bloomberg Business Week].

– Read here how Congress must pass permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) if Russia’s admittance into the World Trade Organization (WTO) is to provide an opportunity for U.S. exporters. [Trade Compliance Blog].

– Read Stan Hinton’s informative Blog for the latest developments in government contracting. [Stan Hinton].

  • In this case, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Court found a ruling by the PSBCA was based on an error of law and not supported by substantial evidence and therefore granted Tip Top Construction, Inc. their appeal.
  • The Court of Federal Claims denied Lublin Corporation’s claim in this case that their termination of a subcontract resulted from the HUD’s breach of an alleged confidentiality agreement.

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