Dick Lieberman,ConsultantNov 24, 20172 minIn a GAO Protest, Don't Make the Mistake of Failing to File Timely Comments on the Agency ReportThe Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) adheres strictly to its own rules, even if they result in a dismissal of a protest where the...
Dick Lieberman,ConsultantNov 10, 20174 minDon't Make the Mistake of Allowing Your Contracting Officer to Use the Changes Clause to Change The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) defines “change order” to mean “a written order, signed by the contracting officer, directing...
Dick Lieberman,ConsultantNov 5, 20175 minDon't Make the Mistake of Signing Away Your RightsNow comes two cases decided on the same day by the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals that demonstrate how important it is for a...
Dick Lieberman,ConsultantOct 25, 20173 minThe Email Mistake in Proposal SubmissionE-mail is a very useful tool, especially in government contracting. But the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently confirmed...
Dick Lieberman,ConsultantOct 12, 20174 minDon't Make the Mistake of Thinking That The Entire Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is Part Many people suffer from the erroneous impression that, while performing a federal government contract, they must comply with every...
Dick Lieberman,ConsultantSep 26, 20173 minDon't Make the Mistake of Filing an Incomplete (Improper) Claim or AppealA recent Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) decision is a strong reminder that contractors must submit complete and...
Dick Lieberman,ConsultantSep 19, 20174 minDon't Jump the Gun with Your Government PropertyWhenever a contractor receives or uses Government Furnished Property (“GFP”), there are important rules to follow. In Snowdon, Inc.,...
Dick Lieberman,ConsultantSep 19, 20173 minAgencies Please Don't Make the Same Mistake Six TimesA case at the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals appears to demonstrate that some contract administrators never seem to learn, and...
Dick Lieberman,ConsultantSep 19, 20174 minDon't Mistake This for a Required DebriefingIt is very important for contractors to understand the difference between a “required debriefing” and one that is not required by law or...
Dick Lieberman,ConsultantSep 19, 20173 minDon't Mistake a High Price for a Weakness or a DeficiencyMany offerors may believe that if they price their initial proposals too high, the agency will so advise them during discussions. ...