Briefing Overview In response to Presidential Executive Orders 14001 (Buy American Manufacturing) and 14005 (Healthcare Supply Chain), this interagency briefing will include an Onsite Video Verification (OVV) live walk through to provide real-time availability and US based manufacturing production capacity of American made medical supplies meeting the requirements for BAA compliant CDC approved products. Federal…

Briefing Overview Federal agencies are required to award government contracts in accordance with numerous acquisition laws and regulations. This briefing will explain the basics of a bid protest: who can file, when to file, and where to file; the pros/cons of each forum (agency, with the GAO, or in court); and considerations that should be…

Briefing Overview Unsolicited proposals allow federal agencies to receive a proposal and contract directly with vendors without a formal solicitation or request for proposal (RFP). The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provides this procurement method so the government can benefit from the knowledge and concepts of the private sector to find innovative ideas, new technology, overcome…

Briefing Overview The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has contracting and procurement activities within its nationwide network of hospitals, clinics, regional offices, Veterans benefits, Veterans Integrated Service Networks, data processing centers, and national cemeteries that require a broad spectrum of products and services. Spending more than $243 Billion, the VA purchases a variety of its…

Briefing Overview The government allows under FAR Part 6.3 for “contracting without providing for full and open competition” and provides authority to the contracting officer to award a sole source contract! This means your company may be able to use a J&A to effectively eliminate the competition for products, patented processes, construction, innovative technology, real…