CCH has taken five of the most popular books from the George Washington University Law School's Government Contracts Program lineup and converted the text into an interactive reference. Nationally acclaimed experts and GWU Professors Emeritus Ralph C. Nash, Jr. and John Cibinic, Jr. wrote the four anchor texts. Two complimentary texts provide referencing support. The resulting product, Nash and Cibinic eSeries, is one of the most powerful, efficient methods for researching this highly specialized area of law.
Administration of Government Contracts — This revised fourth edition explains the processes and procedures government personnel and contractors must follow in all aspects of the government contracting process, from inception to completion. The text is supported by extensive citations to laws, regulations, court decisions law, administrative decisions and other sources. Chapter topics include:
- Contract administration and personnel
- Contract interpretation
- Risk allocation
- Changes
- Differing site conditions
- Delays
- Government property
- Pricing of adjustments
- Inspection, acceptance and warranties
- Default termination, damages and liquidated damages
- Termination for convenience
- Discharge
- Disputes
Formation of Government Contracts — Explains in great detail the processes leading up to the award of government contracts. Coverage includes the different types of contracts, the requirements for publication, evaluation and award, as well as how disputes related to the process are handled. The text is supported by extensive citations to laws, regulations, court decisions law, administrative decisions and other sources. Chapter topics include:
- Basic principles of federal procurement
- Contract formation principles
- Acquisition planning
- Contractor qualification
- Sealed bidding
- Basic negotiation procedures
- Sealed negotiation procedures
- Types of contracts
- Contract pricing
- Collateral policies
- Contract award controversies
Cost-Reimbursement Contracting — In 1981, Professors Nash & Cibinic decided to create a separate text to expand on the unique aspect of the cost-reimbursement contracting process. This third edition has greatly expanded the text to cover all aspects of this form of contracting in greater detail, particularly with respect to the rewrite of Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and subsequent statutes and regulations. Chapter topics include:
- Purpose and nature of cost-reimbursement contracting
- Types of cost-reimbursement contracts
- Planning the cost-reimbursement acquisition
- Soliciting and submitting proposals
- Evaluating proposals
- Conducting the negotiations and award
- Negotiation of cost and fee
- Cost and accounting rules
- General standards of liability
- Special cost items
- Contract administration
- Audit and payment
- Contract disputes
Competitive Negotiation: The Source Selection Process — Government procurement has evolved into a system that encouragesnegotiations after the receipt of proposals. Competitive Negotiation examines conventional and alternative systems for competitive negotiations in light of current statutes, regulations and case law. It also covers the steps and laws behind the negotiation process form the inception of the requirement for goods or services to the award of the contract and the debriefing of the losing offerors. Chapter topics include:
- Acquisition planning
- Development of the source selection process
- Soliciting proposals
- Contractor proposal development
- Communications to facilitate evaluation
- Evaluation and ranking of proposals
- Award without negotiation/competitive range decision
- Negotiations
- Source selection
- Award and debriefing
- Contract award controversies
Gain insight that will increase your success ratios. Understand:
- The history of the award process and how the system has evolved
- Scoring techniques for selecting contracts
- Strategies used in oral and written negotiations
- Post-selection procedures
- Procedures initiated by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to permit streamlining
- Techniques and tools to develop proposals that offer the best value to satisfy the call
- Decisional law and forums for challenging award contracts
Government Contracts Reference Book: A Comprehensive Guide to the Language of Procurement — The Government Contracts Reference Book provides ready definitions for more than 1500 terms, phrases and acronyms used in government procurement reflecting recent statutory and regulatory changes. You'll find clear explanations of both general and agency-specific terms from the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Department of Energy, NASA and others. Find detailed analysis of:
- Citations to FAR, DFARS, DEAR and NASA documents, as well as to pertinent statutes and cases
- Frequent references to sources of additional information, including some 50 extra texts, scores of articles from more than 30 different periodicals and many other types of documents issued by both government and private industry
Acronyms and Abbreviations in Government Contracting — Government contracting has developed a language all its own. To the novice researcher, the first hurdle is deciphering the "code," but even seasoned professionals are occasionally stumped when a new acronym or abbreviation is used. This comprehensive guide includes over 3,000 acronyms or abbreviations that appear in public- and private-sector entities, including those used in:
- The FAR, DFARS and other agency FAR supplements
- Government agency manuals and guides
- Government procurement literature and forms
- State codes
- Administrative codes and registers
- Trade magazines & publications
- Request for proposal specifications
Intellectual Property in Government Contracts — This valuable reference explains the complex rules covering intellectual property rights under government contracts. A highly-regulated area, intellectual property rights are governed by a multitude of statutes, regulations, and case law. With easy to understand explanations and extensive citations, this new edition enables you to stay on top of these issues right from the start, and avoid potential pitfalls including the most severe penalties. Chapter topics include:
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Allocation of Patent Rights
- Interpretation of Patent Right Provisions
- Rights in Computer Software
- Technology Transfer Mechanisms
- Government Use of Proprietary Intellectual Property
- Freedom of Information Act Contractor Remedies