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 ever-changing set of rules and regulations. Contractors that fail in any of these areas are subject to a non-responsibility 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.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to define qualification, prequalification, and responsibility under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
- You will be able to identify the common credentials used in agency responsibility determinations.
- You will be able to recognize common government contracting pitfalls that lead to suspension and debarment proceedings.
- You will be able to discuss practical strategies for challenging agency non-responsibility determinations.
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Agenda
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
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This course was last revised on March 22, 2021.
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- AIA 1.25
- Lorman Education Services is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J2016. This course is approved for 1.25 Learning Unit hour(s). Prerequisite: None, Program Level: Intermediate: Advanced Preparation: None
All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
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- LA ENG
- The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) no longer approves providers or courses. Lorman Business Center, LLC. feels that this course is worth 1.5 PDH(s). According to LAPELS' rules, It will be the responsibility of the licensee to determine if a Course/Activity offered by an unapproved sponsor/provider is an Acceptable Activity.
- MD ENG 1.0
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- UT ENG
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- VA ENG 1.5
- This program is applicable for 1.5 hours of continuing education through the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA BOARD).*
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- VT ENG
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- WI ENG 1.5
- This course is applicable for a maximum of 1.5 hours toward the PDH requirement for engineers.*
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- WV ENG 1.0
- This course is applicable for 1.0 professional development hours for engineers.*
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- WY ENG 1.7
- This course is applicable for 1.7 professional development hours for Wyoming engineers.*
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To earn each credit Lorman offers through the OnDemand learning platform, you need to watch 100% of the program. Also, for certain credits you will need to fulfill additional requirements which will be displayed on the "credits" tab when viewing the course.
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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Nicholas T. Solosky
Fox Rothschild LLP
- Partner in Fox Rothschild LLP’s Government Contracts Practice Group
- Represented clients at all levels of federal litigation, including matters at the Government Accountability Office, Court of Federal Claims, Boards of Contract Appeals, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Represents contractors in all manner of claims against the federal government, including bid protests and contract claims
- Authored publications on Contract Disputes Act Claims, practical bid protest strategies, and suspension and debarment proceedings
- Represented clients in significant Contract Disputes Act claims at the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, as well as U.S. Federal District Courts
- Author and moderator of Fox Rothschild’s Federal Government Contracts and Procurement Blog
- Can be contacted at 202-696-1460 or [email protected]
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