Contractors do not have to waive future claim rights when negotiating the direct cost of a change order (modification) with the government, despite banter by the contracting officer that reservation of claims is not permitted. More often than not, the contracting officer will inform the contractor that it is necessary to incorporate the following language
DOL Seeks Approval of New Approach for Monitoring Construction Contractor Compliance with Affirmative Action Requirements
The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) recently requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of a new approach to review federal construction contractors’ compliance with OFCCP’s Affirmative Action Program (AAP) and record-keeping requirements (view a copy of the supporting statement for the request). OFCCP hopes to employ
GSA Rescinds All Alliant 2 Small Business Awards in Response to Protest
The General Services Administration (GSA) recently announced that, “[d]ue to corrective action being taken in response to a U.S. Court of Federal Claims protest, the government has rescinded all contract awards made in response to solicitation no. QTA0016GBA0002,” which is for the Alliant 2 Small Business Governmentwide Acquisition Contract.
What happened?
The subject solicitation, which