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Stating the obvious – fixed price contracts, in their essence, are when you agree to perform services or provide goods for a fixed price.  Carrying this through – if cost of performance increases – the contractor cannot increase the price – it’s a fixed price contract.  Similarly, if cost of performance goes down, the government…

The U.S. Government is not known for being agile or innovative.  Its procurement processes and programs are complex with legal requirements that are difficult to identify, understand and follow.  And, generally speaking, the Government has the reputation for not necessarily being interested in innovative ideas.  So, many small, agile, innovative businesses don’t ever think about…

The Story Federal Acquisition Regulations and Uniform Guidance regulations prohibit federal government agencies from purchasing certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. Regulations even prohibit the federal government from working with contractors who use banned Chinese telecommunications or video surveillance equipment – even if the contractor doesn’t use the equipment to perform the federal government…