LucyQ

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• Software to make CPSR requirements easier

  > > Neil Roberts said: > > > If these are the only perceived weaknesses to comply with a CPSR, your new company should be congratulated. I would go back to the current software/computer system that i

  in Subcontracts & Subcontract Management · 2y ago

• Software to make CPSR requirements easier

  Apologies, I said approved supplier to mean a supplier that had been vetted and was able to meet the requirements. They usually upload Reps and Certs, DDTC Regs, Small Business Certs, stuff like that

  in Subcontracts & Subcontract Management · 2y ago

• Software to make CPSR requirements easier

  Hello, Does anyone have recommendations on software or purchasable solutions for the following? I'm essentially getting a department ready for a CPSR and they have nothing yet. I've done this with a

  in Subcontracts & Subcontract Management · 2y ago

• Master Degrees

  > > Vern Edwards said: > > > You don't need another degree to be a better contracts professional. You need job specific knowledge and skills such as critical thinking, analytical reading, writing, an

  in Contracting Workforce · 7y ago

• Master Degrees

  > > bob7947 said: > > > One of the advertisers here is the [American Graduate University](http://www.agu.edu/index.aspx) and they have specific Masters Degrees programs in contracting areas.  Here is

  in Contracting Workforce · 7y ago

• Master Degrees

  > > FrankJon said: > > > If you currently work for the Federal Government, there are some agencies that will pay for your education in exchange for a service agreement. Your best bet for this is prob

  in Contracting Workforce · 7y ago

• Master Degrees

  Hello all... I have a BS in Business from Washington State and I'm thinking about masters degrees. It seems that MBA programs are geared towards people doing Finance or Consulting and a JD might teac

  in Contracting Workforce · 7y ago

• IDIQ Decision

  > > kevlar51 said: > > > You won't be able to compel the Government to make award. > > > > It's curious that they went through negotiations with you (did you agree to a price?) and then decided agai

  in Contract Award Process · 8y ago

• IDIQ Decision

  > > Don Mansfield said: > > > Yes, you can offer a lower price. Touchè lol

  in Contract Award Process · 8y ago

• IDIQ Decision

  We have an IDIQ with a set of NSNs. They wanted to add more NSNs and they had us submit a quote. After negotiation they said the price was too high and will not award. Is there anything we can do abou

  in Contract Award Process · 8y ago

• A Problem within Soliciations - IDIQs

  > > Don Mansfield said: > > > Is the agency explicitly directing you to rely on government estimates in arriving at your prices? If so, the agency will be liable for inaccurate estimates. See [Admira

  in Contract Award Process · 8y ago

• A Problem within Soliciations - IDIQs

  > > ji20874 said: > > > Your CEO can condition the discount on a minimum -- such as $100 each for units 1-500 and a 10% discount for quantities over that.  You need to treat this as a business propos

  in Contract Award Process · 8y ago

• A Problem within Soliciations - IDIQs

  This has happened to us before - that is our only evidence. They have an IDIQ contract saying it will include many requirements and they only ever plan to contract out a few of those requirements. Yes

  in Contract Award Process · 8y ago

• A Problem within Soliciations - IDIQs

  **My Boss recently came to me to research a topic that she has found when we're putting in several solicitations. The question is whether the scope of a RFP simply include the  Government's requirem

  in Contract Award Process · 8y ago

• Definition FAR 52.245-1

  > > Retreadfed said: > > > LucyQ, I am confused.  In your original post you stated you wanted your prime to give you money, indicating that you were a subcontractor.  In your latest post, you say you

  in Subcontracts & Subcontract Management · 9y ago

• Definition FAR 52.245-1

  > > Just now, Vern Edwards said: > > > I think LucyQ has misinterpreted the passage that she quoted. It's possible, but I promise not on purpose.  The passage I quoted is within an IDIQ contract in

  in Subcontracts & Subcontract Management · 9y ago

• Definition FAR 52.245-1

  > > Just now, Retreadfed said: > > > LucyQ, what is in the FAR has very little to do with your relationship with the prime.  If you want something from the prime ask for it.  In your case, you want t

  in Subcontracts & Subcontract Management · 9y ago

• Definition FAR 52.245-1

  As a slight defense -  There is a law that requires that we 100% pre-pay military depots for their work. We received a small business set aside, FAR based contract, which would require us to to use a

  in Subcontracts & Subcontract Management · 9y ago

• Definition FAR 52.245-1

  Can "Material" as defined by FAR 52.245-1 be actual money? Money is property which can be expended. “Material” means property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, co

  in Subcontracts & Subcontract Management · 9y ago

• Definition of SUBCONTRACTOR

  > > Vern Edwards said: > > > No, your depot would not be considered a subcontractor **_because_** it is allowed to subcontract. Your depot would be considered a subcontractor if it were under contrac

  in Subcontracts & Subcontract Management · 9y ago