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• Half my acquisitions team (newly hired to replace retirees) just laid off, don't know what to do

  Contractor support may not be an option due to lack of funding. I would suggest a triage approach where most critical/important actions come first and less critical/important actions are delayed.  Ac

  in For Beginners Only · 1y ago

• What happens when the Government Agency no longer exists..... Okay I will ask

  Agree this situation has not happened before.  I would suggest following the stop work order.  I assume it is for 30 days.  After the 30 days if no action is taken by the agency I would suggest folowi

  in Contract Administration · 1y ago

• With the President's Removal of DEIA, Do Contract Personnel Need to Take Out Equal Opportunity Clauses?

  I assume these clauses are in the FAR so they are still valid.  I would not change your contract(s) until such time as the FAR is changed.  Depending on your agency you may want to reach out to your a

  in Proposed Law & Regulations / Legal Decisions · 1y ago

• DEI Executive Order and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

  "I am a contracting officer who received a request today from my direct supervisor to immediately terminate our agency's contract..." I would suggest getting the request from your supervisor, as well

  in Proposed Law & Regulations / Legal Decisions · 1y ago

• DPAS Rating Impacts to Contractors and their "Remedies" if Any

  "Contractors should report issues experienced during execution of DPAS to DCMA for potential resolutions." [https://www.dcma.mil/DPAS/](https://www.dcma.mil/DPAS/)

  in Contract Administration · 1y ago

• Bob Antonio, RIP

  Really sad news. My condolences to his family.  I enjoyed this site for many years and found it very helpful.  May he rest in peace!

  in What Happened · 1y ago

• DCMA Access to Facility

  Recommend you review the policy at DFARS Subpart 242.2 Contract Administration Services.  Here's a link to the policy: [https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/subpart-242.2-contract-administration-service

  in For Beginners Only · 1y ago

• Sources Sought - Justification to be Competitive vs Sole Source

  I agree with Vern's suggestion on a letter with the facts and I would add you should send a copy of the letter to the advocate for competition for the procuring activity (see FAR Subpart 6.5 - Advocat

  in For Beginners Only · 1y ago

• Deconflicting Buy American & SDVOSB

  Suggest reaching out to Department of Commerce/NIST/MEP for assistance in identifying a domestic source.  I seem to recall they are refenced in the Made in America EO 14005 to provide Departments/Agen

  in Small Business Socioeconomic Programs · 2y ago

• Contract Award/Purchase Order under SAT

  Can a new government contract/purchase order that is under SAT be awarded without the vendor's signature and only be signed by the Contracting Officer? Yes.  See [FAR 13.302-1](https://www.acquisition

  in Contract Award Process · 2y ago

• HR Specialist

  I'm not sure what you mean by "job analysis".  It might be best if you are Government to try OPM.  Here's a web link to start: [https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications

  in Contracting Workforce · 2y ago

• 1102 Journeyman

  For Government suggest you start your research with US Office of Personnel Management: [https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standard

  in Contracting Workforce · 2y ago

• How hard is it to change job series from an 1102 to a 500 series?

  As an 1102 you will need to obtain continuous learning e.g. CLPs.  The current requirement is 80 CLPs in a two year period and for the current period it ends April 2024.  I understand after this perio

  in Contracting Workforce · 2y ago

• Vern's Status

  Vern - thanks for all the wisdom thru the years and hope you recover soon!

  in Recommended Reading · 3y ago

• Commercially available off the shelf

  If you are DOD you can obtain assistance for commercial determination and similar support from the DCMA Commercial Item Group: [https://www.dcma.mil/Commercial-Item-Group/](https://www.dcma.mil/Comme

  in For Beginners Only · 3y ago

• Supreme Court, New York v. New Jersey, 2023 𑁋 Application of Background Principles of Contract Law

  Interesting case.  And it was decided 9-0.  Having lived in NJ (not far from the NJ port in Newark, NJ) the decision is correct in that the port operates very differently today than when the compact

  in Recommended Reading · 3y ago

• The NDAA for FY 2023

  I found this article that may be helpful: [https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/perspectives-events/publications/2022/12/us-ndaa-for-fiscal-year-2023-important-changes-to-procurement-laws-and-policy](https:

  in Proposed Law & Regulations / Legal Decisions · 3y ago

• Can agency withdraw finalized CPAR?

  > > Contracting\_in\_Wonderland said: > > > Just to follow-up and for your information, I found one of the notification emails in my inbox and wanted to send so you could see what the PM would have r

  in Contract Administration · 3y ago

• FMS Contract Type

  I would suggest in addition to checking with DMCA legal, if you have not already, obtain and review the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) between the foreign county and the US.  It may not indicate

  in Contract Award Process · 3y ago

• Option Clauses for Construction Projects

  If I understand you correctly what you are seeking to do may be permissible.  See FAR Subpart 1.4 \- Deviations from the FAR, as well as your agency FAR supplement, and local supplement/guidance.

  in For Beginners Only · 3y ago