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• Teaming Agreements (one small business and one large) and the reliance on the large business for evaluation factors

  It uses "should" where as (vi) uses "shall". If two companies form a teaming agreement it indicates a commitment of the two companies but not a guarantee. In one of the cases the small company solely

  in Small Business Socioeconomic Programs · 8mo ago

• Teaming Agreements (one small business and one large) and the reliance on the large business for evaluation factors

  Nope, not till you pointed it out.

  in Small Business Socioeconomic Programs · 8mo ago

• Teaming Agreements (one small business and one large) and the reliance on the large business for evaluation factors

  Recently I have seen teaming agreements (not Joint Venture's) on solicitations in this office where a small business will use the large business to meet requirements for a solicitation that is 100% se

  in Small Business Socioeconomic Programs · 8mo ago

• FAR 2.O (The FAR "Overhaul")

  We are going to release it now, oops, never mind, and now, nope to soon, and now, nope we take that back.

  in About the Regulations · 1y ago

• FAR Rewrite Underway

  > > On 3/28/2025 at 1:14 PM, Vern Edwards said: > > > Simplified acquisition should not be addressed in the FAR. Simplified acquisition should be addressed in an entirely separate regulation,  the SA

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

• As Of April 1, No Nomination for OFPP Administrator

  > > Matthew Fleharty said: > > > I recommend nominating @Vern Edwards 🙃 Second

  in About the Regulations · 1y ago

• FAR Rewrite Underway

  So far, other than 100 little bunnies placed all over my house, no big surprises.

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

• Visual Contracts

  I could see where this would help, reading paragraph after paragraph in the same format tends to make it harder to focus.

  in Recommended Reading · 1y ago

• FAR Rewrite Underway

  > > On 3/22/2025 at 4:31 PM, joel hoffman said: > > > What “business judgement”…? When you get to the AFARS it pretty much tells you how to do something versus what.  I would say it micro manages. 

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

• FAR Rewrite Underway

  > > Retreadfed said: > > > How long do you think it will be before the powers that be recognize that these requirements are grossly inefficient and unworkable?  I predict that agency heads who are fa

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

• FAR Rewrite Underway

  > > Vern Edwards said: > > > I hope they cut the heck out of the FAR, the DFARS, and the DFARS-PGI. A 2,038-page regulation with a 1,458-page supplement with its own 610-page supplement is ridiculous

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

• FAR Rewrite Underway

  > > On 3/20/2025 at 2:30 PM, Vern Edwards said: > > > ... but that the aftermath will be difficult for acquisition personnel who do not have a strong conceptual grasp of acquisition concepts, princip

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

• Warranty Work - being billed if work is discovered to not be under warranty.

  > > formerfed said: > > > I really respect referees.  My son and daughter played sports at an early age and continued through college.  My grandson now plays JV basketball.  If you’re in the DC area,

  in Contract Administration · 1y ago

• Warranty Work - being billed if work is discovered to not be under warranty.

  Thanks everyone for the feedback.  Sorry for the slow communication, reffed a basketball tournament, 17 games in two days.  I should ask my questions when I don't have to do these things.  Joel, I thi

  in Contract Administration · 1y ago

• Warranty Work - being billed if work is discovered to not be under warranty.

  Mr. Hoffman is correct, the invoice from the subcontractor was for their time and efforts to travel to the site.  The only direction to the contractor given was that there was a leak from the roofing

  in Contract Administration · 1y ago

• Warranty Work - being billed if work is discovered to not be under warranty.

  A construction contract is completed,  the contractor is called concerning a roof leak.  The contractor responds and sends in a subcontractor that completed the roofing work.  Roofing subcontractor  i

  in Contract Administration · 1y ago

• Reform

  To clarify, I am not injecting politics.  It just seems for some of the folks that are experienced and invested to the degree that they understand the foundation and building blocks of the issues it w

  in About the Regulations · 1y ago

• Reform

  > > Quote > > > > > On 11/7/2024 at 5:46 AM, Vern Edwards said: > > > > > > > I have been asked for ideas about what can be done to improve and streamline contracting without the need for new legisl

  in About the Regulations · 1y ago

• Clause background

  Thank you for the feedback.  It was very insightful information!

  in About the Regulations · 1y ago

• Clause background

  Cross referencing Clauses for a contract (PIEE CLS for ACWS and DAU Matrix).  Came across 52.204-1 "Approval of Contract".  Its prescription is "if required by agency procedures."  I was curious as to

  in About the Regulations · 1y ago