RAND Corporation has released a new study, Assessing Bid Protests of U.S. Department of Defense Procurements: Identifying Issues, Trends, and Drivers. Continue reading RAND Study: Assessing Bid Protests of U.S. Department of Defense Procurements
Category Archives: Department of Defense
Congress Approves NDIA 2018
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. Continue reading Congress Approves NDIA 2018
Advanced Forum on DCAA and DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance, and Audits
On June 13, Mary Karen Wills will discuss “New Audit Challenges for Industry: The Practical Impact of the DCAA Selected Areas of Cost Guidebook.” Continue reading Advanced Forum on DCAA and DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance, and Audits
DRAFT Department of Defense “Guidebook for Acquiring Commercial Items”
The Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) is interested in comments and input on the DRAFT of “Part A: Commercial Item Determination” and “Part B: Pricing Commercial Items” in the Guidebook for Acquiring Commercial Items. Continue reading DRAFT Department of Defense “Guidebook for Acquiring Commercial Items”
Department of Defense Issues New “Guidance on Using Incentive and Other Contract Types”
The Department of Defense (DoD) recently issued new guidance concerning the proper selection of contract type for use in procurements. The Guidance on Using Incentive and Other Contract Types will be posted within the DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) at DFARS PGI 216.104. Continue reading Department of Defense Issues New “Guidance on Using Incentive and Other Contract Types”
Information on Corporate Contractor Performance and Integrity
The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration issued a final rule on March 7, 2016, that requires offerors to disclose within the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) information on any parent, subsidiary, or successor entities that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years. Continue reading Information on Corporate Contractor Performance and Integrity
DCAA and DCMA Audit and Compliance Boot Camp
On July 22, Mary Karen Wills will co-present “Updates on Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and How to Meet DCMA’s Expectations for Forward Pricing Audits.” Continue reading DCAA and DCMA Audit and Compliance Boot Camp
