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Government Contracts in a Nutshell

Authors: Feldman, Steven W. / Keyes, W. Noel
Edition: 5th
Copyright Date: 2011
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  • Publication Date: February 22nd, 2011
  • ISBN: 9780314268518
  • Subject: Government Contracts
  • Series: Nutshells
  • Type: Overviews
  • Description: Summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS), improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest, publicizing contract actions, outsourcing/privatization, and competition requirements. Addresses acquisition plans, contractor qualifications, contract delivery, and performance. Explains socio-economic policies, commercial items, options, sealed bidding, and negotiation. Reviews general contracting requirements, intellectual property, cost accounting standards, cost principles, financing, protests, disputes, and appeals. Explores research and development contracting, construction and architect-engineer contracts, inspection and warranty, value engineering, delays, suspension of work, modifications, subcontracting, and government contract termination.