Download or read book The Complete Guide to Government Contract Types written by Kenneth R. Segel and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Know About Government Contract Types As the world's single largest buyer of goods and services, the federal government has many ways to structure its procurements. Different situations and conditions often determine the best vehicle for a particular purchase. Contracting officers must assess a wide range of factors to determine which contract type will provide the government the best value and the least risk. The Complete Guide to Government Contract Types provides a comprehensive overview of the key government contract vehicles and types: fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, incentive, and other (which includes letter, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, and time-and-material contracts). The author first explains the selection process for contract vehicles, which is the basis for selecting the appropriate contract type for the work in question. He then presents a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of each contract type, explaining how each works best to meet certain types of requirements and conditions. This is an essential resource for both contracting officers and contractors seeking to understand and work effectively within the nuances of contract selection and compliance.
Download or read book Contract Types written by Kate M. Manuel and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Federal procurement contracts are divided into 2 types fixed-price and cost reimbursement -- that differ as to whether the gov't. or the contractor assumes the risk of increases in costs (e.g., wages, materials). There was an increase in the use of cost-reimbursement contracts during the George W. Bush Admin. The Obama Admin. wants to reduce by at least 10% the funds obligated in FY 2010 by "high risk-contracting authorities," such as cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, and labor-hour contracts. Contents of this report: Intro.; Selecting the Contract Type; Types of Contracts; Recently Enacted and Proposed Legislation; Executive Branch Initiatives; Developments Re: Contract Types, 107th-110th Cong. A print on demand report.
Download or read book Contract Types written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Federal procurement contracts are commonly divided into two main types--fixed-price and cost-reimbursement--that primarily differ as to whether the government or the contractor assumes the risk of increases in performance costs (e.g., wages, materials). With a fixed-price contract, the contractor assumes this risk because it agrees to provide goods or services to the government for a certain price established at the time of contracting. If the performance costs exceed this price, the contractor generally cannot, absent a price adjustment clause, recover more money from the government. Rather, it must perform the contract at a loss, or default on the contract. In contrast, with a cost-reimbursement contract, the government assumes the risk of increases in performance costs because it agrees to repay the contractor for the allowable costs of performing certain work up to a total cost specified in the contract. Additionally, under certain types of cost-reimbursement contracts, the contractor may be entitled to profit in the form of fixed fees or incentive or award fees. Contracts can also be divided into other types, including incentive contracts, letter contracts, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contracts, and time-and-materials (T&M) contracts. Particular contracts can display features of various types (e.g., pricing on both fixed- price and cost-reimbursement bases for different line items) and can often be of multiple types (e.g., an ID/IQ T&M letter contract). Determining the type of a particular contract is a question of law, and contract language stating that a contract is of a certain type is not dispositive. The use of certain contract types is prohibited or required in certain circumstances: (1) cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contracts are absolutely prohibited; (2) cost-reimbursement contracts cannot be used to acquire commercial items; and (3) contracts resulting from sealed bidding must be firm-fixed-price or fixed-price with an economic price adjustment. Outside of these restrictions, however, selection of the contract type for a particular procurement is generally within the contracting officer's discretion. The contracting officer typically decides on the contract type prior to issuing a solicitation. However, particularly in negotiated procurements, selection of the contract type can be "a matter for negotiation" between the procuring activity and the contactor. Current congressional and public interest in contract types is, in part, an outgrowth of the reported increase in the use of cost-reimbursement contracts during the George W. Bush Administration and the Obama Administration's proposal to reduce by at least 10% the funds obligated in FY2010 by "high risk-contracting authorities," such as cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, and labor-hour contracts. The Department of Defense's (DOD's) budget request for FY2011 similarly proposed a 17% reduction in the use of time-and-materials and labor-hour contracts. Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has called for agencies to include "specific actions and goals" to reduce their reliance on cost-reimbursement and time-and-materials contracts in their FY2012 budget submissions. This call is part of a broader proposal to cut agencies' discretionary spending by 5%, among other things. The 111th Congress has enacted or proposed several bills that address use of various types of contracts, including P.L. 111-5, P.L. 111-23, P.L. 111-84, P.L. 111-118, H.R. 1665, H.R. 2269, H.R. 3619, H.R. 4983, H.R. 5013, H.R. 5136, S. 920, S. 1194, S. 2901, S. 2971, S. 3454, S. 3455, S. 3607, S. 3611, and S. 3676.
Download or read book The Law in Plain English for Publishers written by Leonard D. Duboff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A treasure trove of relevant information for industry professionals, new publishers, and indie authors.” —Kevin J. Anderson, #1 international bestselling author and publisher of WordFire Press In The Law (in Plain English)® for Publishers, Leonard DuBoff and Amanda Bryan tackle the many legal considerations of the publishing world. Both new and seasoned publishers and industry professionals will find the information they need as the authors break down the intricacies of the business in thorough yet concise explanations. Chapters cover important topics such as: Privacy, defamation, and other content issues Copyright basics, protection, and infringement Negotiating with authors and literary agents Contract terms Books in the digital age Publishing as a business Tax considerations An indispensable reference, The Law (in Plain English)® for Publishers belongs on the shelves of all publishers, industry professionals, and enterprising authors.
Download or read book Contract Types written by Kate Manuel and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Selecting Contract Types written by Tom Reid and published by National Contract Management Assn. This book was released on 1990-07-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), this excellent reference book discusses fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, & incentive contract types. The mechanics of the various types of contracts are also discussed with respect to cost risk; profit & fee considerations; & incentives. Discover the many forms of contracts, & learn how to select the appropriate contract vehicle. Itemizes specific contract families, classes, forms, & styles. This book answers the following questions & more: Why is the firm-fixed price contract called the "ultimate" cost incentive arrangement? Why do numerous limitations govern the use of a redeterminable contract? In a cost-plus-award-fee contract, is it possible for the customer to unilaterally change the evaluation plan during performance? Is it ever appropriate to consider a "services contract" a lease? Numerous figures illustrate the various contract type concepts, giving the reader valuable interpretations & comparisons of the cost & risk tradeoffs in selecting certain contract types. A bibliography, a glossary, & an index are included. Ask about our quantity discounts, & request a FREE National Contract Management Association Educational Products Catalogue. To order contact: National Contract Management Association, 1912 Woodford Rd., Vienna, VA 22182, or call 800-344-8096.
Download or read book Contract Management Body of Knowledge Sixth Edition written by National Contract Management Association and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychological Contracts in Organizations written by Denise Rousseau and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1995-05-18 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together a wide range of theory from social and cognitive psychology, organizational behaviour, organizational learning and the management of change, this text draws useful conclusions about important psychological processes.
Download or read book Contract Types Second Edition written by and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Government Contracts written by John Cosgrove McBride and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Lexicon of Contracting Terms Contract Types written by Dean R. Matro and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis continued the National Contracting Management Association (NCMA) sponsored research effort of creating a dictionary of acquisition and contracting terms. Research is currently being conducted at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, and the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. This effort focused on defining government contract types. Limited to the compensation arrangement and contract form type contracts, a literature review identified 26 contract types. Attributes for each contract type were tabulated, which led to synthesized definition. A written survey was distributed to a sample group of contracting professionals, requesting their feedback. Predetermined decision rules were applied in conjunction with the literature review and the survey to minimize the personal subjectivity of the research. Moderate consensus on the definitions was achieved after evaluating 42 surveys. Keywords: Contract management, Contract types, Dictionary, Theses. (SDW).
Download or read book North Carolina Contract Law written by Scott A. Miskimon and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Time and Materials Contracts and Pricing Answer Book written by Gregory A. Garrett and published by CCH Incorporated. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business professionals who manage contracts, in both the public and private business sectors, must be aware of the many types of contract pricing arrangements available in order to choose the best type for each situation. Over time, three general pricing arrangements categories have evolved: fixed-price, cost-reimbursement (CR), and time-and-materials (TandM). Despite the relatively common use of TandM contracts worldwide for the buying and selling of professional services (i.e. automotive repairs, plumbing services, legal services, accounting services, consulting services, etc.) the U.S. federal government has created numerous complex laws, policies, and regulations which govern the pre-award, award, and post-award actions of TandM contracts. Best-selling and award-winning author and leading government contracting consultant--Gregory A. Garrett - has created this practical and comprehensive Time-and-Materials Contracts and Pricing Answer Book. If you plan to use or are using government Tandamp;M contracts, then this book is a must read! Key features include: 100+ TandM Contracts and Pricing Questions and Answers The most recent OMB Policy on TandM Contracts The most recent GAO Reports on TandM Contracts An excellent Introduction to the full-range of Government Contract types A Glossary of Key Terms References
Download or read book The Book Proposal Book written by Laura Portwood-Stacer and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide to crafting a compelling scholarly book proposal—and seeing your book through to successful publication The scholarly book proposal may be academia’s most mysterious genre. You have to write one to get published, but most scholars receive no training on how to do so—and you may have never even seen a proposal before you’re expected to produce your own. The Book Proposal Book cuts through the mystery and guides prospective authors step by step through the process of crafting a compelling proposal and pitching it to university presses and other academic publishers. Laura Portwood-Stacer, an experienced developmental editor and publishing consultant for academic authors, shows how to select the right presses to target, identify audiences and competing titles, and write a project description that will grab the attention of editors—breaking the entire process into discrete, manageable tasks. The book features over fifty time-tested tips to make your proposal stand out; sample prospectuses, a letter of inquiry, and a response to reader reports from real authors; optional worksheets and checklists; answers to dozens of the most common questions about the scholarly publishing process; and much, much more. Whether you’re hoping to publish your first book or you’re a seasoned author with an unfinished proposal languishing on your hard drive, The Book Proposal Book provides honest, empathetic, and invaluable advice on how to overcome common sticking points and get your book published. It also shows why, far from being merely a hurdle to clear, a well-conceived proposal can help lead to an outstanding book.
Download or read book A Lexicon of Contracting Terms written by Dean R. Matro (CAPT, USAF.) and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book International Contracting written by Arjan Van Weele and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2014 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, about international contracting and contract management, is written from the angle of the contractor and discussed from an international perspective. It comments on real-life cases, taken from various kinds of projects: infrastructural works (roads, bridges, tunnels, rail roads), wind- and sunfarms, oil and gas installations, such as platforms, pipe lines, power generating works, and large buildings.The book is structured around the contracting cycle. Chapters include dealing with the role of the contractor in international contracting, the tender process, landing and negotiating the contract, types of contract, problems that may occur during project execution, project delivery, and handling guarantee claims.Written primarily for business practitioners operating in the international contracting industry, the title assumes that the reader will have a basic understanding and knowledge of theories related to project management, construction engineering, business law and economics.Though not an academic book, due to its unique blend of practitioners'' insight and academic theory, it can be taught in courses at institutes at the master level. As most engineers are going to deal with contracts, this book is specifically recommended for engineering programs both at the graduate and postgraduate level. Lawyers will find the book useful to understand the business context in which their customers and/or colleagues work.
Download or read book The Government Subcontractor s Guide to Terms and Conditions written by Kenneth R. Segel and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigating Contract Terms and Conditions Just Got Easier! Organizations are at risk when contract terms and conditions are not fully understood. The Government Subcontractor's Guide to Terms and Conditions quickly guides you through the process of reviewing and negotiating contracts, identifying terms and conditions of concern, and mitigating potential risks. Author Kenneth Segel has tapped over 20 years of contract experience to write a handbook that walks even the most junior contracts administrator through the daunting task of reviewing and negotiating a government contractor's terms and conditions. This critical resource will help you • Determine what specific terms and conditions to address • Distinguish between a favorable and an unfavorable provision • Address potentially damaging provisions • Understand the potential economic impact of indemnification provisions • Apply risk management to address indemnification provisions The Government Subcontractor's Guide to Terms and Conditions will guide you through the inevitable challenges of the negotiation process. Put this updated resource to work in your organization today!
