Category Procurement
Contracting by Negotiation with Federal Agencies
by Bryan Lane Berson, Esq. Download PDF: Contracting by Negotiation When agencies of the federal government procure supplies, federal laws and regulations require that they use a competitive process. The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) detail two procedures to accomplish this – sealed bidding and competitive negotiation. Sealed bidding is usually inappropriate for the procurement of […]
Government Contract Actions and Contractor Qualifications
by Bryan Lane Berson, Esq. This column explores government contracting under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The FAR requires agencies to conduct market research before engaging in procurement. Agencies must describe their needs, gather information about the item, identify sources to meet their need, and identify applicable laws. Agencies have discretion with regard to the […]
Federal Procurement Contracts: The FAR System and Practices
by Bryan Lane Berson, Esq. Procurement is the process by which the federal government acquires goods and services for military and civilian use. To procure products, the government’s executive agencies use the Federal Acquisition Regulation system (FAR). It is a uniform code of policies that applies to all acquisitions with funds appropriated by Congress. The […]
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