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Federal Government Contract Overview ( January 1999 )
From formation through administration, contracting with the federal government is a highly regulated process with many traps for the unsuspecting. Unlike commercial contracting, which is governed generally by the Uniform Commercial Code and the common law, federal government contracting is governed by a maze of statutes and regulations. These statutory and regulatory provisions dictate, for example, what method or process an agency must use to solicit a contract; how the agency is to negotiate or award a contract; and under certain circumstances, what costs the Government will reimburse and how a contractor must account for those costs. -
The National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual ( April 2002 )
U.S. Government contracts requiring Facility Security Clearances will not be awarded to firms under foreign ownership, control, or influence unless adequate safeguards are in place to protect the national security. -
Section 508--IT Must be Accessible to the Disabled ( June 2001 )
A report to government contractors detailing a new law which requires IT materials to be available to the disabled. -
Caldera v. Northrop--Federal Circuit Says Legal Costs Are Not Allowable ( February 2000 )
The author summarizes the Caldera vs. Northrop opinion and discusses the impact of this decision on recovering legal defense costs. -
Government Contracts Issue Update: All Facilities Must Comply With Affirmative Action ( July 1999 )
This article summarizes a 4th Circuit opinion that held contractors with 50 or more employees that have contracts of $50,000 or more with the Federal Government must comply with affirmative action reporting requirements. -
Overview of Terminations for Convenience under Assistance Sub-Agreements ( June 2000 )
[Many citations have been removed as all policy documents are undergoing editorial (as opposed to substantive) . -
Our Work is Being Delayed, What Should I Do? How to Properly Document a Prospective Construction Claim ( May 2000 )
This article is the final of a series of three articles that discuss the need for proper construction documentation. -
Quelling Disputes May Key on Contract Proposals ( February 2000 )
This update reviews what the courts may do if a government contract does not incorporate the contractor's proposal in the contract language. -
State and Local Contracting: Significant Opportunities and Risks ( February 2000 )
This article discusses a number of opportunities in the state and local contracting area. However, as the author discusses, there are a number of risks involved in this market due to the lack of uniform rules and regulations. -
WR&F Government Contracts Issue Update: Performing Legal Due Diligence ( February 2000 )
This article provides tips on how an attorney should approach legal due diligence as part of the prospective merger or acquisition of a US Government contractor.