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  > > On 3/26/2024 at 7:29 AM, C Culham said: > > > [@GABE](/u/gabe) > > > > If I am the CO and given a requirement for an “expert speaker at one of our conferences” here is my thought process. > > >

  in For Beginners Only · 2y ago

• Speakers

  > > joel hoffman said: > > > Does your agency have written rules or other policies on conducting conferences? Policies on an honorarium for a conference speaker, etc? Should but unfortunately we do

  in For Beginners Only · 2y ago

• Speakers

  > > C Culham said: > > > An additional thought.  Reaching to FAR part 6 would impy that the intended need is excess of $250,000.  Is a honoraium for an expert speaker really that much?  Remember FAR

  in For Beginners Only · 2y ago

• Speakers

  > > Jamaal Valentine said: > > > No, we are not in agreement. I would need to know more. For example, are you using the expert under and consistent with FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)? > > > > ”To acquire the se

  in For Beginners Only · 2y ago

• Speakers

  Looking at having an expert speaker at one of our conferences. FAR part 6 addresses justification regarding the aforementioned service. Are we in agreement that expert speakers are not required to be

  in For Beginners Only · 2y ago

• Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)

  Thank you for all the replies. I have one additional question, which is relevant to topic. Is there anything written (law, regulation) that would preclude the head of contracting agency to also be des

  in About the Regulations · 2y ago

• Is this contract closed?

  > > On 12/23/2023 at 9:20 AM, C Culham said: > > > I have mulled over the OP's situation and the responses.  I do not disagree with the advice provided but it would seem that an appropriate reference

  in For Beginners Only · 2y ago

• Does FAR 13.5 override 15.506?

  > > On 10/16/2023 at 11:55 AM, C Culham said: > > > I have a slightly different twist.  > > > > FAR 13.5 provides that FAR part 12 applies (FAR 13.500(b)).  FAR 12.201 allows for use of FAR 13, 14 o

  in About the Regulations · 2y ago

• Is this contract closed?

  > > joel hoffman said: > > > Gosh, how hard can it be to buy extra batteries for specific brand of handheld radio(s) off the GSA schedule even if you have to initiate another purchase? > > > > Remin

  in For Beginners Only · 2y ago

• Is this contract closed?

  > > On 12/21/2023 at 11:18 AM, old51C said: > > > When is a contract closed? > > > > Basic facts: DoD SAP FFP GSA buy for handheld radios. Delivery is received. Contractor invoice is paid in full. I

  in For Beginners Only · 2y ago

• Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)

  Bob- that was only due to my error.

  in About the Regulations · 2y ago

• Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)

  Greatly appreciate the response. Multiple JOFOCS corresponding to multiple awards to circumvent approvals for both, the JOFOCS and Awards.

  in About the Regulations · 2y ago

• Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)

  > > General.Zhukov said: > > > Are you asking about splitting requirements?  > > > > My definition: Having a known requirement that is larger than the applicable dollar thresholds and dividing that

  in About the Regulations · 2y ago

• Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)

  > > joel hoffman said: > > > Yes, indeed. At any rate, Bob’s rule 16 says to avoid abbreviations (especially if they are incorrectly spelled). 🤗 I apologize in regards to spelling.

  in About the Regulations · 2y ago

• Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)

  > > joel hoffman said: > > > [@GABE](/u/gabe)It would be nice for everyone to know what you are referring to (See rule 16, for instance). Thank you in advance. JOFOC-Justification For Other Than Ful

  in About the Regulations · 2y ago

• Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)

  Looking for laws, regulations or rulings in relation to creating multiple justifications to avoid proper authority approvals? More specific, as aware, the splitting of orders to circumvent competitio

  in About the Regulations · 2y ago

• Stating Importance of Evaluation

  > > ji20874 said: > > > GABE, > > > > Please read this thread, FAR 13.106-1(a)(2)(iii), and FAR 12.602(a) and tell us the answer you have discerned for your question -- I hope you feel confident eno

  in For Beginners Only · 2y ago

• Stating Importance of Evaluation

  Is it mandatory to state evaluation criteria importance when soliciting for commercial items/service? In this scenario, value exceeds SAT but under 7.5M.    Authority cited within FAR 13.5, in conj

  in For Beginners Only · 2y ago

• Request For Quote

  Thank you for all of the viewpoints. I agree, both parties are at fault.

  in For Beginners Only · 3y ago

• Pre solicitation and Preaward checklist

  Question : Looking for recommendations regarding checklists, to be utilized pre solicitation and pre award phase. Im not seeking a comprehensive list, just the major criteria for which should be rev

  in For Beginners Only · 3y ago