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• Establishing A Competitive Range Under RFO 15.204

  In early April 2026, the folks working on the RFO posted on [FAI.gov](https://FAI.gov) in the FAR Forward Alliance Community section that the RFO still allows you to do a competitive range of one. The

  in Contract Award Process · 1mo ago

• Termination for Convenience Settlement & Start-Up Costs

  > > On 1/20/2026 at 3:20 PM, C Culham said: > > > Just thoughts as I already voiced my agreement with Vern's approach. > > > > I understand using the FAR as guidance but then I wonder highlighting s

  in Contract Administration · 4mo ago

• Termination for Convenience Settlement & Start-Up Costs

  > > joel hoffman said: > > > [@govt2310](/u/govt2310) ,  When was the contract terminated for convenience? Before starting performance or sometime during performance? Another good point by Joel. Wel

  in Contract Administration · 4mo ago

• Termination for Convenience Settlement & Start-Up Costs

  > > joel hoffman said: > > > So, think about this. How does the contractor account for such costs when they don’t win a contract? Where would they charge these type costs to? > > > > I’d think that

  in Contract Administration · 4mo ago

• Termination for Convenience Settlement & Start-Up Costs

  > > Vern Edwards said: > > > Here is what FAR 52.212-4(l) says: > > > > Emphasis added. > > > > [@govt2310](/u/govt2310) I don't think start-up costs result from a T for C. Do you? > > > > But is

  in Contract Administration · 4mo ago

• Termination for Convenience Settlement & Start-Up Costs

  For a Termination for Convenience Settlement Proposal, can the Contractor get compensated for Start-Up Costs? Let's say this is a FAR Part 12 commercial services contract. The Contract contains FAR 5

  in Contract Administration · 4mo ago

• NEWS

  This is wonderful news!  Thank you, Vern!

  in What Happened · 1y ago

• NEWS: Wifcon Will Continue

  Thank you, Vern!  I'm so happy that Wifcon will continue!

  in What Happened · 1y ago

• Bob Antonio, RIP

  My condolences to Bob's family.  Thank you to Bob for starting Wifcon.com and sharing so much government contracting wisdom and knowledge.  I have learned so much from this site.

  in What Happened · 1y ago

• Can an agency issue an Order off a BPA (FAR 13) that is an IDIQ?

  Thank you to everyone who responded to my original post.  This is helpful.

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 1y ago

• Can an agency issue an Order off a BPA (FAR 13) that is an IDIQ?

  Hypothetical: An agency establishes a BPA with 10 BPA Holders for software development services.  Agency issues a Call Order to BPA Holder #1, where that Call Order is characterized as "an IDIQ."  Age

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 1y ago

• Can an agency issue an Order off a BPA (FAR 13) that is an IDIQ?

  I think the answer is no.  But I can't find any authority that directly addresses this question.  Does anyone know?

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 1y ago

• What happened to DHS HSAM Debriefing Guide?

  The DHS HSAM used to have a Debriefing Guide at Appendix AA.  DHS revised the HSAM in 2023, and now it is gone.  But it is still mentioned within the HSAM.  Does anyone have the link to the current DH

  in About the Regulations · 1y ago

• Advance Payment for a Micro-Purchase & FAR 32.003

  Thanks, Vern!  Link to [EPAAR 1532.003](https://www.acquisition.gov/epaar/part-1532-contract-financing#Section_1532_003_T48_601528012) ## EPAAR 1532.003 Simplified acquisition procedures financing.

  in Contract Award Process · 1y ago

• Advance Payment for a Micro-Purchase & FAR 32.003

  Thanks, C Culham!  Well, I looked at your two links.  The VA policy mentions, as examples, prosthetics, subscriptions, and training.  Advance Payment for subscriptions and training is authorized by th

  in Contract Award Process · 1y ago

• Advance Payment for a Micro-Purchase & FAR 32.003

  [FAR 32.003](https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-32#FAR_32_003) states, "Unless agency regulations otherwise permit, contract financing shall not be provided for purchases made under the authority of

  in Contract Award Process · 1y ago

• Numerical Scoring In Source Selection: Lessons To Be Learned

  Thanks, formerfed!

  in Recommended Reading · 1y ago

• Numerical Scoring In Source Selection: Lessons To Be Learned

  The DoD Source Selection Procedures at 2.3.2.1 prohibited numerical scoring of proposals.  This DAU article says that DoD changed that rule in August 2022, [https://www.dau.edu/library/damag/july-aug2

  in Recommended Reading · 1y ago

• Why does GSA No-Cost Contracting Guidance for Conference Planning Services require Past Performance?

  I am the OP.  I asked GSA.  This is GSA's reply: "Thank you for your inquiry.  Although there are several important considerations listed as it relates to no cost contracting, those considerations are

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 1y ago

• Why does GSA No-Cost Contracting Guidance for Conference Planning Services require Past Performance?

  This GSA webpage states that, for a No-Cost Contract for Conference Planning Services (SIN 561920), "Past performance is a required evaluation criterion."  Why is PP required?  Where in the FAR does i

  in Schedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs · 1y ago