Description
Avoid common government contracting pitfalls that lead to suspension and debarment proceedings.Doing business with the federal government presents unique challenges for contractors. In addition to standard hurdles of corporate formation and maintenance facing every business, government contractors must comply with an everchanging set of rules and regulations. Contractors that fail in any of these areas are subject to a nonresponsibility determination and lost contracting opportunities. This material covers the fundamentals of responsibility under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Contractors will also learn practical strategies for compliance as well as what to do in the event of adverse agency actions like suspension and debarment.
Date: 2021-03-22 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Qualification/Prequalification Basics
• Business Formation
• DUNS, TIN, EIN Numbers
• www.Sam.Gov
• Small Business Administration Program Eligibility
• Impact of the Competition in Contracting Act
Responsibility Under FAR 9.104
• Ability to Perform
• Financial Resources
• Ability to Meet Delivery Schedule
• Facilities and Equipment
• Management and Technical Capability
• Will to Perform
• Tenacity
• Integrity
• Contract Specific Standards
• Collateral Requirements
• Organizational Conflicts of Interest
• Responsibility vs. Responsiveness
The Relationship Between Prequalification and Responsibility
The Responsibility Determination Procedure
• Information Gathering
• The Role of Agency Discretion
Contesting Non-Responsibility Determinations
• Protests
• SBA Certificate of Competency Process
• Agency Use of Competitive Ranges
Subcontractor Responsibility
Suspension and Debarment
• Causes (False Claims Act)
• Procedures
• Presentation of Matters in Opposition
AIA ,ENG ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Nicholas T. Solosky-Fox Rothschild LLP
