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  • Agencies must justify large 8(a) contracts

    The FAR Councils are adding a new set of controls to contracts worth more than $20 million going to vendors in the socioeconomic program. This interim rule is in reaction to problems that surfaced last year when 8(a) firms were passing most of the work under the award to large businesses. Agencies also have new requirements to determine the order of priority for small business programs, around multiple-award contracts and when to use other than firm-fixed price contracts.

    Management
    March 16, 2011
  • Agencies must justify large contracts to 8(a) firms

    The FAR Councils are adding a new set of controls to contracts worth more than $20 million going to vendors in the socioeconomic program. This interim rule is in reaction to problems that surfaced last year when 8(a) firms were passing most of the work under the award to large businesses. Agencies also have new requirements to determine the order of priority for small business programs, around multiple-award contracts and when to use other than firm-fixed price contracts.

    Management
    March 16, 2011
  • New interagency contracts now require business cases

    The FAR Councils issued an interim rule requiring changes to the use of and oversight of interagency contracts. OFPP reports that agencies spent $52 billion on multiple award and GWACs in 2009. The new requirements will help get that spending under better control, the councils say.

    Management
    December 13, 2010
  • Industry group encourages DoD to use GSA

    Coalition for Government Procurement sends a letter to DoD Secretary Gates asking him to stop the military from developing new contracts.

    Defense
    June 24, 2010
  • Part 2: Unique needs, high fees propel increases in agencywide contracts

    DHS, VA say they need their own multiple award contracts because they want vendors who are familiar with their processes and requirements. Others say agencies want the \"glory\" of running large procurements and are unhappy with GSA\'s fees. GSA is trying to address the perception of poor customer service as a way to bring more agencies into the fold.

    Acquisition
    May 18, 2010
  • GSA keeps pushing for better schedule contracts

    Improvements focused internally, externally

    Defense
    November 19, 2008
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