On September 15, 2017, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor announced the new minimum wage rate that government contractors will have to pay in 2018: $10.35 an hour. This is an increase from the current rate of $10.20 an hour.
Incorporation of Terms in a Contract by Reference
Courts and boards have narrowly construed when a contract will incorporate extrinsic terms by reference. A good example of this practice occurred in a recent decision of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Peterson Industrial Depot, Inc. v. U.S., 140 F
2018 National Defense Authorization Act opens up opportunities for more small and large businesses
On December 12, 2017, President Donald Trump signed the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). A number of the provisions increase opportunities for large and small businesses and open the Government contracting market to a number of vendors
Dangers with emailed proposals
Dangers with emailed proposals Earlier this year, I posted about how an emailed proposal was ruled late and therefore not eligible to be considered for evaluation. Another offeror has had a similar problem. So I relate this sad cautionary tale with t
Federal contractors have to pay higher minimum wage in 2018
On September 15, 2017, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor announced the new minimum wage rate that government contractors will have to pay in 2018: $10.35 an hour. This is an increase from the current rate of $10.20 an hour. T
Yes, the Federal Government does have implied duty of good faith and fair dealing
In a recent decision, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed that the Federal Government does have an implied duty of good faith and fair dealing in conducting its business. Basic contract details The contractor agreed
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The Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) of the U.S. Department of Labor has announced that it will be having a series of town halls to provide compliance assistance and to receive feedback from government contractors about their experiences in dealing with compliance requirements.
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“Punctuality is the soul of business,” said Thomas C. Haliburton, Nova Scotian businessman, judge, and best-selling author. Apparently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) agrees.
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In a recent decision, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed that the Federal Government does have an implied duty of good faith and fair dealing in conducting its business.
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On March 27, 2017, President Donald Trump signed House Joint Resolution 37 (of the 115th Congress) that disapproved a regulation issued by President Obama’s administration. The regulation required government contractors to—