Editor’s note: This is the fourth post in a series focused on protest allegations related to cost and price analyses. The first post explained the basic principles of price and cost realism. The second post focused on the adjustments an
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Cutting-Edge Issues in Government Contracts Litigation and Policy
Meaningful Discussions is a blog published by Mayer Brown that focuses on legal issues related to government contracts, False Claims Act litigation, federal procurement, and regulatory compliance. The blog covers topics such as bid protest procedures, materiality standards in FCA cases, government contract disputes, defense industrial base policies, and legislative and regulatory developments affecting contractors. It provides analysis of court rulings, executive orders, and government agency actions that impact contractors and the broader government procurement landscape. The content is aimed at legal professionals and stakeholders involved in complex government contracting and compliance matters.
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ASBCA Finds Unilateral Modification Was a Government Claim & Orders Government to File the Complaint
Generally, when a contracting officer (CO) determines that a contractor owes the Government money and issues a decision saying as much, the contractor challenges the decision by filing an appeal with a board of contract appeals or an action in…
Questionable Criticism of a Government Contractor—and Unfounded Calls for Severe Punishment
Last week, several press outlets, a well-regarded legal blog (albeit one that does not generally focus on Government contracts law/policy), and at least one politician criticized the IRS for the award of a relatively small IT services contract to…
Dare to Compare—Comparisons in Price Analyses
Editor’s note: This is the third post in a series focused on protest allegations related to cost and price analyses. The first post explained the basic principles on price and cost realism. The second post focused on the adjustments an …
Bidder Beware—Mind the Details when Using the Federal Supply Schedule
The Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) is supposed to be a way for agencies to streamline procurement. However, achieving the desired efficiency requires that the Government buyer use the right contract vehicle for a given requirement. If the Government uses the…
Guest Post on Important Changes to Immigration Law Applicable to Government Contractors
Editor’s note. Today, we’re featuring a guest post by several colleagues in Mayer Brown’s Global Mobility & Migration practice; Liz and Paul2 are providing timely analysis of the potential impact on Government contractors of an important security agreement the…
FAR Council Issues Interim Rule Regarding the Prohibition on Certain Corporate Inversions
Yesterday, the FAR Council issued an interim regulation addressing inverted corporations involved in government contracting. This interim regulation goes into effect immediately, and companies with inverted corporate structures—or those considering a restructuring—need to understand this development.…
Adjustments in Agency Cost Realism Analyses Must Be Rational
Editor’s note: This is the second post in a series focused on protest allegations related to cost and price analyses. The first post explained the basic principles on price and cost realism. Planned future posts will discuss benchmarks an agency …
Recent Annual Reports on FCA and Bid Protest Activity
Although this blog focuses on numerous issues of interest to the Government contracts community, two types of disputes that get significant attention here are False Claims Act lawsuits and bid protests. Recently, DOJ and GAO issued their annual reports on…
Cost & Price Realism—What Are They and When Are They Required?
Editor’s note: This is first post in a series focused on protest allegations related to cost and price analyses. Planned future posts will discuss limits on the adjustments an agency can make, benchmarks an agency may use in a realism …