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FAR Update: Final Rule Limits Use of LPTA Criteria By Civilian Agencies
February 10, 2021

Last month, DoD, GSA and NASA issued a final rule that sets out new criteria, as well as limitations, on the inclusion of lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection criteria in solicitations by civilian agencies.  The new FAR rule is set to become effective on February 16, 2021.  This article briefly discusses the final rule.

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FAR Update: Final Rule Implements New Buy American Requirements
January 21, 2021


8(a) BD Program Update: SBA Issues Rule Extending 8(a) BD Program Participation
January 15, 2021


DFARS Update: Comment Period Reopened For New SBIR Data Rights Rules
January 12, 2021


FAR Update: Proposed Commercial Acquisition Rule Sets Out Newly Defined “Commercial Products” And “Commercial Services” Terms
December 10, 2020


A Closer Look at the SBA’s Final Rule On WOSB Certifications
May 26, 2020


COVID-19 Update: Small Business Contractors Should Explore Local Stimulus Now
March 26, 2020


SBA Adjusts Small Business Size Standards For Inflation
July 23, 2019


New Rule On Task-Order And Delivery-Order Ombudsman – What’s That You Say?
November 5, 2018


SBA Issues Final Uniform Rule On SDVOSB Ownership And Control
October 5, 2018


SBA Proposes Changes to SDVOSB Ownership and Control Rules
February 2, 2018


Cybersecurity Safeguards: Ongoing Assessments & NIST's Draft SP 800-171A
December 14, 2017


DoD Pre-Releases 2018 SBIR & STTR BAA Topics!
December 1, 2017


FAR Amended To Remove Fair Pay And Safe Workplaces Provisions
November 6, 2017


Taking A Closer Look At The Senate's 2018 NDAA Bill
October 27, 2017


SBA Updates Small Business Size Standards and Amends WOSB-Eligible NAICS Codes
October 13, 2017


Taking A Deep Dive Into Lost Creek: The SBA’s Curtailment of the Ostensible Subcontractor Rule & Joint Venture Doughnut Holes
September 10, 2017


SBA’s Agenda Anticipates Significant Rule Changes To WOSB, SDVOSB, And HUBZone Programs
September 1, 2017


Taking A Closer Look at the House's NDAA 2018 Bill
July 28, 2017


A Closer Look at the "Buy American And Hire American" Executive Order
May 8, 2017


President Signs Joint Resolution Repealing Government Contractor “Blacklisting” Rule
March 30, 2017


Newly Released: Using Joint Ventures To Capture Federal Government Contracting Opportunities, Second Edition - Download Free Copy!
February 1, 2017


Final FAR Rules Issued On Privacy Training Requirements And Payments To Subcontractors
December 21, 2016


Senate Approves NDAA 2017 Extending SBIR Program, Podcast on SBIR Rights In Technical Data & Software, And Other SBIR Information
December 12, 2016


Listen To Free Podcast of Discussion on SBIR Software & Data Rights!
December 9, 2016


DoD Issues SBIR & STTR Topics In Pre-Release
November 30, 2016


Proposed Rule Clarifies 8(a) Sole-Source Justification Requirement
November 21, 2016


DoD Issues Final Rules On Rights In Major Weapons Systems Technical Data and Prohibiting Cost-Plus Contracts For Family Housing & Construction Projects
October 25, 2016


DOL Issues Final Rule Establishing Paid Sick Leave For Federal Contractors
October 4, 2016


DOL Publishes 2017 Minimum Wage Rates For Federal Contractors
September 23, 2016


Final Rule Amends SBA Regulations On Mentor-Protege Programs, Joint Ventures and The 8(a) BD Program, Part 3: 8(a) BD Program
August 19, 2016


Final Rule Amends SBA Regulations On Mentor-Protege Programs, Joint Ventures and The 8(a) BD Program, Part 2: Joint Ventures
August 17, 2016


Final Rule Amends SBA Regulations On Mentor-Protege Programs, Joint Ventures and The 8(a) BD Program, Part 1: Mentor-Protege Programs
August 15, 2016


Sweeping Final Rule Amends SBA Regulations, Part 3: Procurement Center Representative Responsibilities, Size Protests, NAICS Appeals, Nonmanufacturer Rule, Adverse Impact and Construction Requirements, and the Certificate of Competency
July 11, 2016


Sweeping Final Rule Amends SBA Regulations, Part 2: Limitations on Subcontracting
June 23, 2016


Supreme Court Decision Paves the Way For Additional VA Awards To VOSBs and SDVOSBs
June 20, 2016


OFCCP Publishes Final Rule Prohibiting Sex Discrimination By Contractors
June 15, 2016


Sweeping Final Rule Amends SBA Regulations, Part 1: HUBZone Program, Subcontracting Plans, Affiliation - Identity of Interest & Economic Dependence, Small Business Joint Ventures, Calculation of Annual Receipts, Recertification, & SBIR/STTR Programs
June 5, 2016


Final FAR Rule Requires Contractors to Safeguard Information Systems
May 23, 2016


Distributed Solutions, Inc. v. James: Government Contract Software Developers Take Note
April 14, 2016


Proposed FAR Whistleblower Protections Prohibit Restrictions on Employee or Subcontractor Reporting of Waste, Fraud or Abuse
January 22, 2016


Proposed FAR Rule Requires Prime Contractors to Report Late or Reduced Subcontractor Payments
January 20, 2016


Interim Rule Amends FAR To Permit Sole Source Awards To WOSBs
January 4, 2016


DoD Amends Cybersecurity Rule, Extends Compliance Deadline
December 30, 2015


SBA Seeks Comments on WOSB Certification Procedures
December 18, 2015


New Federal Contracting Rules on Minimum Wages, Federal Taxes, Sexual Orientation Discrimination & More
December 16, 2015


A Closer Look at DOL's Guidance on Employee-Independent Contractor Classifications
November 12, 2015


SBA Issues Final Rule Authorizing Sole Source Awards For WOSBs
September 16, 2015


Federal Contract Worker Paid Sick Leave On the Horizon
September 10, 2015


Proposed Rule Requires Contractors To Disclose Labor Law Violations
June 30, 2015


New SBA Rules On Joint Ventures and Mentor-Protege Programs
March 20, 2015


Emerging IT Contractors: Are Your Software Rights Protected?
August 11, 2013


Using Employment Agreements To Safeguard Your Company's IP
October 18, 2012


Subcontractors: Avoid A Shut Out By Your Prime
August 29, 2012


New Maryland MBE Subgoals
August 28, 2011