Principles of Government Contracts

Principles of Government Contracts

Author: Steven W. Feldman

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781647082918

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"A continuation of the successful Government Contracts in a Nutshell, 6th , this expanded Principles of Government Contracts, 7th summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS), improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest, publicizing contract actions, and competition requirements. Addresses acquisition planning, contractor qualifications, and descriptions of agency needs. Explains socio-economic policies, commercial items, contract types, options, sealed bidding, and contracting by negotiation. Reviews intellectual property, cost accounting standards, cost principles, financing, protests, disputes, and appeals. Explores research and development contracting, construction and architect-engineer contracts, inspection and warranty, value engineering, delays, suspension of work, changes and equitable adjustments, subcontracting, and government contract terminations for default and convenience." -- Publisher.


Selling to the Government

Selling to the Government

Author: Mark Amtower

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-11-23

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 0470933860

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Learn the crucial ins and outs of the world’s largest market The U.S government market represents the largest single market—anywhere. Government contract tracking firm Onvia estimates that government business—federal, state, local, and education—represents better than 40 percent of the nation’s GDP. While anyone can play in this market, only those with the right preparation can win. Selling to the Government offers real-world advice for successful entry into the biggest market anywhere. Get proven approaches, strategies, tactics, and tools to make your business stand out, build relationships, understand procedures, and win high-stakes contracts. • Every year thousands of companies enter the massive U.S. Government (BtoG) marketplace, and by the end of the first year, most are gone and less than 10 percent make it to year two • Author has advised hundreds of companies, including Apple, Dell, CDW, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, IT, GTSI, and many small firms, on all aspects of marketing and selling to the government From the go/no-go decision, through company infrastructure requirements, marketing, sales, business development, and more, this book offers the best advice from the most recognized authority in the market.


Competition in Federal Contracting

Competition in Federal Contracting

Author: Kate M. Manuel

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13: 1437922651

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Contents: (1) Introduction; (2) Background; (3) Contracts Not Subject to CICA; (4) Contracts Subject to CICA; Full and Open Competition Defined; Competitive Procedures Resulting in Full and Open Competition; ¿Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources¿; Circumstances Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition; Justifications and Approvals; ¿Special Simplified Procedures for Small Purchases¿; Other Competition Requirements; (5) Competition Requirements for Task and Delivery Order Contracts; (6) Legislation in the 111th Congress: Legislation Enacted in the 111th Congress; Legislation Proposed in the 111th Congress; (7) Recent Executive Branch Policies. Charts and tables.


Federal Contracting Made Easy

Federal Contracting Made Easy

Author: Scott A. Stanberry

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Published: 2012-12-01

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1567263895

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Federal contracting . . . easy? With the fourth edition of Federal Contracting Made Easy, it is! Whether or not you consider federal contracting easy, it is certainly easier with this guide. Used successfully by thousands of contractors and feds, this book offers practical, hands-on, no-nonsense advice. Now in its fourth edition, Federal Contracting Made Easy lays out the entire federal contracting process in a readable and easy-to-understand style. This book covers how government procurement works, what you can do to cut though the red tape to speed your way to winning a contract, who the key players are, and tips for overcoming obstacles. New in this edition: • Discussion of government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) • Updates on women-owned small business • New status of service-disabled veteran-owned small business • Expanded list of relevant websites and resources • Introduction to the new System for Award Management (SAM) Whether you are about to enter the competitive world of federal contracting or have been bidding for contracts for years and are now looking for updated information and ideas, this is the book you need. The federal government awards billions of dollars in contracts for goods and services every year. This book will help you win a piece of that business.


Contract Pricing Reference Guides

Contract Pricing Reference Guides

Author: Wolters Kluwer

Publisher: CCH

Published: 2016-05-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781454880714

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This new, single-volume resource provides the most complete guidance available for analyzing the cost and pricing aspects of federal government contracts--so you can propose and negotiate appropriate prices and win contracts. The practical Contract Pricing Reference Guide reference combines five manuals into a single source, covering: Price Analysis Quantitative Techniques for Contract Pricing Cost Analysis Advanced Issues in Contract Pricing And Federal Contract Negotiation Techniques Determine the Proper Pricing to Win Government Business Throughout these pages, you will find highly detailed explanations of how the government evaluates proposals, arrives at pricing, chooses contractors, and awards contracts. With Contract Pricing Reference Guide, you can more confidently: Conduct market research for price analysis Employ proven techniques of quantitative price analysis Propose a fair and appropriate price Confidently engage in sealed bidding Include only what's allowable in the price Employ the most effective, competitive pricing strategies And engage in effective contract negotiations The One-of-a-Kind, Time-Saving Pricing Resource The all-new Contract Pricing Reference Guide provides a road-map for how to set correct pricing and engage in the competitive bidding process. It is a practical business tool to help you acquire government contract business--and it brings all the most valuable pricing information together in an easy-access, single-volume resource that puts everything you need literally right in front of you. No other resource delivers all of this together in one place, making it the most convenient way to obtain the most vital information on pricing government contracts.