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jstuessy

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  1. The mere presence (appearance of) of competition can be enough to provide competitive and reasonable pricing. Let's hope the acquisition professionals aren't "fixing" their files.
  2. Does anyone out there see potential problems/conflicts in going 8(a) sole source for A/E services? My hesitation would be whether there would be conflicts because we would pursue an 8(a) company based on qualifications. Thoughts?
  3. Well I suppose that should cure me from those fast replies, but it probably won't. I'd read this over a month ago then happened on the Part I so overly boldly quoted..... and didn't think to check what was actually discussed... Humbled once again!
  4. The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, Seattle author, and since I just moved to Seattle and started commuting via bus I have a great opportunity to read again. I'd almost forgotten how since having kids. Great read!
  5. FAR Part 7.108 states, "Additional requirements for telecommuting. In accordance with section 1428 of Public Law 108-136, an agency shall generally not discourage a contractor from allowing its employees to telecommute in the performance of Government contracts. Therefore, agencies shall not? (a) Include in a solicitation a requirement that prohibits an offeror from permitting its employees to telecommute unless the contracting officer first determines that the requirements of the agency, including security requirements, cannot be met if telecommuting is permitted. The contracting officer shall document the basis for the determination in writing and specify the prohibition in the solicitation; or ( When telecommuting is not prohibited, unfavorably evaluate an offer because it includes telecommuting, unless the contracting officer first determines that the requirements of the agency, including security requirements, would be adversely impacted if telecommuting is permitted. The contracting officer shall document the basis for the determination in writing and address the evaluation procedures in the solicitation." I doubt this was considered or done, but if it had been, I'll bet the solicitation would have addressed this up front rather than appearing to be based on the whim of a contracting officer's preference. It would have been based on requirement need which is where this conversation orobably should have stayed.
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