One type of government contract — the firm-fixed-price, level-of-effort (FPLOE) contract — specifically relates to research and development. But some agencies are using FPLOE contracts for unauthorized purposes, and that’s not innovative, says one GovLoop featured contributor: It’s abuse.
In the world of government contracting, “customer” is a somewhat complicated term that applies to various parties involved in the process. A GovLoop featured contributor breaks it all down.
Most government contracts need to be modified at least once during their performance timeframes. That involves teamwork, with different functional jobs responsible for different tasks.
The thoughtful creation of agency acquisition teams is an innovative way to ensure that acquisition policies, practices and attitudes lead to timely mission success.
Business arrangements between governments and third parties come in many forms, including a time-and-materials (T&M) contract type. Here’s why T&M arrangements can be so beneficial for both agencies and the entities they work with.
Federal acquisition rules can be a complicated business. Here’s a primer on what time-and-materials and labor-hours contracts are and why they’re so important.
The lowest bidder isn’t always the best choice — especially when it comes to government software purchases. Here’s what you could be missing.
Relying on written proposals may not show you what you really need to know about a vendor and their solutions. Here’s why to adopt a “show-don’t-tell” approach.
Evaluating vendor’s responses to RFPs is an essential — and sometimes frustrating — part of the acquisition process. Here’s some advice on how to make those decisions.
The FTE may no longer be the best way to get the project team you need. Consider structuring your staffing around partial FTEs to get the right expertise.