WifWaf
@WifWaf
Joined Jun 4, 2021 · 264 posts
Recent posts
- Multiple Award Construction IDIQ Samples
Why can't the competition just be binding for one or so Firm-Fixed-Unit-Rate priced line item(s) integral to the whole MATOC? Proper pre-award requirements analysis could lead to this being solicited
in Contract Pricing including CAS & Allowable Costs · 22d ago
- Deregulation suggestions
Here is a new method of implementing an idea that I called for long ago, in a post far, far away (actually, my O.P. is linked below). [https://www.regulations.gov/deregulation](https://www.regulation
in About the Regulations · 2mo ago
- Revolutionary CAS Overhaul
The deregulating continues. Have your AI of choice summarize for you what each of these notices and proposed rules say:  really a profession?
This got me thinking about IQ versus Emotional Intelligence,@Vern Edwards, and reminded me that there is another way to learn: to achieve a state of flow. “Flow” is achieved when the mind is optimisti
in Contracting Workforce · 3mo ago
- How to Regulate a Market
The clause at [DFARS 252.246-7008](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-2/subchapter-H/part-252/subpart-252.2/section-252.246-7008), titled Sources of Electronic Parts, begins like most other
in About the Regulations · 5mo ago
- The Most Important Evaluation Criteria Ever Considered (90 FR 48726-28)
> > On 10/30/2025 at 11:42 AM, Vern Edwards said: > > > Have they issued a draft SOW? Found a related RFI: [https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/18575cee90e74b11bbe963d7750408d8/view](https://sam
in Proposed Law & Regulations / Legal Decisions · 6mo ago
- Procurement List
In honor of the late Bob Antonio, founder of WIFCON and its former moderator, I am posting the following updates to the Procurement List made by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or
in About the Regulations · 6mo ago
- Why Are We Evaluating Proposals & Approaches
In many markets, the government cannot obtain robust market research from outside. Even when it does obtain it from outside the market, its result is program people describing requirements with which
in Contract Award Process · 6mo ago
- Why Are We Evaluating Proposals & Approaches
> > On 11/11/2025 at 3:38 PM, WifWaf said: > > > Price = an estimate of allowable costs + a construct of risks justifying profit. Price is a package presented _quid pro quo_ by an offeror in exchange
in Contract Award Process · 6mo ago
- Why Are We Evaluating Proposals & Approaches
> > Vern Edwards said: > > > Now, you have told me what your definition of price "flows from", but you haven't told me your definition. Price = an estimate of allowable costs + a construct of risks
in Contract Award Process · 6mo ago
- Why Are We Evaluating Proposals & Approaches
> > Vern Edwards said: > > > stick to procurement. To that I will. Because: > > WifWaf said: > > > We were talking about holding a human decision maker to his promises From practice alone, my wor
in Contract Award Process · 6mo ago
- Why Are We Evaluating Proposals & Approaches
> > On 11/6/2025 at 11:49 PM, Vern Edwards said: > > > Its use in acquisition legislation and FAR Subpart 15.4 has created a swamp of accumulated half-baked communication and policy. Can you expand
in Contract Award Process · 6mo ago
- Why Are We Evaluating Proposals & Approaches
> > Vern Edwards said: > > > Euclid, Newton, and any number of mathematicians and astronomers might disagree with that assertion. That’s disingenuous to the discussion. We were talking about holding
in Contract Award Process · 6mo ago
- Why Are We Evaluating Proposals & Approaches
> > Vern Edwards said: > > > Ask yourself whether the word _price_ is suitable for the dollar figure that is written in government contracts. I contend that the majority of contracts that are firm-f
in Contract Award Process · 7mo ago
- Why Are We Evaluating Proposals & Approaches
> > Matthew Fleharty said: > > > In this context, "approach" means "information in a proposal describing how a contractor may do something." I'll not that in most cases this information is not an off
in Contract Award Process · 7mo ago
- The Most Important Evaluation Criteria Ever Considered (90 FR 48726-28)
I wonder what of the CO acquisition community's corporate knowledge might benefit this exports program via public comment? Many of us have experience buying large, sole-source, technology now, and a c
in Proposed Law & Regulations / Legal Decisions · 7mo ago
- The Most Important Evaluation Criteria Ever Considered (90 FR 48726-28)
Nope. A search query on SAM today of all of Commerce’s contract opportunities shows nothing related either. This is early in the technology development phase and will probably only produce financial a
in Proposed Law & Regulations / Legal Decisions · 7mo ago
- The Most Important Evaluation Criteria Ever Considered (90 FR 48726-28)
> > Vern Edwards said: > > > "value", i.e., usefulness I assume this can primarily be found in the technology package.
in Proposed Law & Regulations / Legal Decisions · 7mo ago
- The Most Important Evaluation Criteria Ever Considered (90 FR 48726-28)
> > Vern Edwards said: > > > What does "supporting" mean? Nothing. Disregard it.
in Proposed Law & Regulations / Legal Decisions · 7mo ago
- The Most Important Evaluation Criteria Ever Considered (90 FR 48726-28)
> > Vern Edwards said: > > > That "requirement" is too vague. What do you want the contractor to do? According to the Federal Register RFI: > > To achieve these goals, [E.O. 14320](https://www.fede
in Proposed Law & Regulations / Legal Decisions · 7mo ago