Paul A. DeBolt, Esq., Partner, Venable, LLP
Paul A. DeBolt, Esq., Partner, Venable, LLP
Paul Debolt assists companies and individuals on all issues that arise from doing business with the federal government, including civil fraud. He is experienced in the competitive source selection process, defending or prosecuting bid protests, issuing advice concerning compliance with government regulations and laws during the performance of a contract, and helping to resolve disputes and claims during contract performance or as a result of contract termination. Mr. Debolt also has significant experience with due diligence in connection with the merger and acquisition of government contractors, as well as post-transaction matters such as novations. He counsels clients on the Service Contract Act, the Civil False Claims Act, joint ventures and teaming agreements, prime-subcontractor disputes and internal investigations.
Mr. Debolt has extensive government contracts law experience and applies a team approach which ensures that clients receive the benefit of firm-wide strength in all related areas.
Representative Clients
Mr. Debolt supports Venable's large and small government contracts clients including major systems manufacturers, providers of information technology and other service providers.
Significant Matters
Recently, Mr. Debolt has conducted a number of internal investigations of both large and small companies involving questioned contract certifications and cost charging. Mr. Debolt has also represented a number of clients with claims and intellectual property disputes before the Court of Federal Claims, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and various federal district courts.
Reported decisions include:
• Honeywell Int’l Inc. v. U.S., 81 Fed. Cl. 514 (2008) (COFC held claim 2 of patent invalid)
• Honeywell Int’l Inc. v. U.S., 70 Fed. Cl. 424 (2006) (COFC held claims 1 and 3 of patent were not infringed)
• Northrop Grumman Corporation; ITT Gilfillan, B-274204, B-274204.2, B-274204.3, B-274204.4, B-274204.5, B-274204.6, B-274202.7, 96-2 CPD P 232
• Valentec Systems Inc., B-270880, B-270880.2, 96-1 CPD P 231
• Matter of National Linen Service, 73 Comp. Gen. 265, B-257112, B-257312, 94-2 CPD P 94
• Sun Microsystems v. United States, July 9, 1996, GSBCA No. 13615-P, 96-2 BCA ¶ 28546
• Pioneer Aerospace Corporation, B-245911, 92-1 CPD P 13
• Kings Point Industries, Inc., B-244398, 91-2 CPD P 331
Other representative matters include:
• For a small business, Mr. Debolt made a successful presentation to AUSA’s office that resulted in a decision by government not to pursue a civil false claim with an estimated value of over $400,000.
• On behalf of a large defense contractor, Mr. Debolt negotiated a multi-million dollar settlement for claims arising from charges to a contract with the United States Postal Service for coding services.
• On behalf of a service company, he negotiated a multi-million settlement of a claim arising from an undefinitized letter contract.
• Mr. Debolt conducted an internal investigation for a non-profit into alleged mischarging to numerous government contracts and grants, and successfully negotiated a favorable settlement with an AUSA.
Activities
Mr. Debolt regularly participates in the firm’s pro bono activities.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) January/July 2010 Combo
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) January/July 2010 Combo
Overview
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains the uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies of the federal government. The FAR is issued and maintained by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This CCH volume reproduces the FAR and all amendments to the regulations issued through January 1, 2010, along with an easy-to-use topical index.
Features
Included in this edition:
- 9 Federal Acquisition Circulars
- 32 Final Rules
- 16 Interim Rules
- 3 Corrections
With up-to-date coverage on these topics:
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
- GAO Access to Contractor Employees
- Exemptions from the Service Contract Act
- SAFETY Act Implementation
- Prohibition on Inverted Domestic Corporations
- Public Disclosures Regarding Noncompetitive Contracts
- Employee Rights Concerning Union Dues and Fees
- Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool
- Trade Agreement Thresholds
- Small Business Size Representations
- Cost or Pricing Data on Modifications of Commercial Items
- Incorporation of New Wage Determinations
- Requests for Progress Payments
- Contractor Performance Information
- Federal Technical Data Solution
- Purchase Card Restrictions for Treasury Offset Program Debts
- Price Adjustment Clauses
- Cost Accounting Standards Administration
- Conforming Late Offer Treatment
- Use of Commercial Services Item Authority
- National Response Framework
- Federal Procurement Data System
- Limitations on Length of Noncompetitive Contracts
- Limitations on Pass-Through Charges
Author
CCH Editorial Staff
CCH provides leading tax and business law information and software solutions. Its products track, report, explain and analyze tax and related law in over approximately 700 publications in print and electronic form for tax, accounting, legal, human resources, banking, securities, insurance, government and health care professionals.
History
- The CCH brand has been a market leader since 1913, the year the U.S. federal income tax was created.
- It is one of the most respected names among accountants, attorneys and compliance professionals.
- Five generations of legal and business professionals have considered CCH products among the essentials in any office and critical to keeping up with day-to-day changes in the law.
- CCH has made its home in the Chicago area and currently is headquartered in Riverwoods, IL.
Product Offerings
CCH markets approximately 700 products for the U.S. market. Many are subscription publications that are updated daily, monthly or annually. Information is provided via a variety of media in order to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, including:
- Internet
- Loose-leaf publications
- CD-ROM
- Soft and hard cover books and booklets
- Newsletters
- Online database services
CCH's flagship product is the Standard Federal Tax Reporter. Among the other major publications for which the company is known are: the U.S. Master Tax Guide, CCH Federal Tax Guide, Human Resources Management, CCH Federal Securities Law Reports, and CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide.
Many of CCH's publications are provided through subscription services, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely solutions delivered in virtually all media types. Customers seeking information and answers that are authoritative, and easy to find and use, choose CCH’s innovative research platform, IntelliConnect™.
CCH also produces ProSystem fx and related software used by professionals for tax preparation, review, compilation, audit and office productivity.
CorpSystem from CCH meets the sales and income tax compliance needs of business professionals. CCH TeamMate is the industry standard in Audit Management Systems and is used by more than 56,000 auditors from more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.
Product Groups
CCH is organized in four product groups, with each group focusing on providing services to professionals in the following areas:
- Legal
Customers
Primary customers for CCH's products are accountants, attorneys, and audit and compliance professionals in firms and corporations. Other major purchasers of these products are U.S. and state government agencies, universities and libraries. Customers include professionals in the areas of tax, securities, financial planning, human resources, health care, insurance, financial services, telecommunications and small business.
CCH Professionals
Over 4,000 people in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific create and support CCH products. CCH offices include those in Riverwoods and Chicago, Ill.; Washington, D.C.; New York, N.Y.; Torrance, Calif.; and Wichita, Kan. CCH Publishing staff includes an active news bureau in Washington, D.C. There, beat reporters cover key areas of the nation's government, including Congress, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, the Supreme and Federal Courts and the White House. CCH also is supported by outside authors and advisors, all of whom are considered notable experts in their respective fields.
Ownership
CCH is part of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
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FAR + GSAM Combo, January 2010
FAR + GSAM Combo, January 2010
Overview
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains the uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies of the federal government. The FAR is issued and maintained by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This CCH volume reproduces the FAR and all amendments to the regulations issued through January 1, 2010, along with an easy-to-use topical index.
Features
Up-to-date coverage on these FAR topics:
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
- GAO Access to Contractor Employees
- Exemptions from the Service Contract Act
- SAFETY Act Implementation
- Prohibition on Inverted Domestic Corporations
- Public Disclosures Regarding Noncompetitive Contracts
- Employee Rights Concerning Union Dues and Fees
- Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool
- Trade Agreement Thresholds
- Small Business Size Representations
- Cost or Pricing Data on Modifications of Commercial Items
- Incorporation of New Wage Determinations
- Requests for Progress Payments
- Contractor Performance Information
- Federal Technical Data Solution
- Purchase Card Restrictions for Treasury Offset Program Debts
- Price Adjustment Clauses
- Cost Accounting Standards Administration
- Conforming Late Offer Treatment
- Use of Commercial Services Item Authority
- National Response Framework
- Federal Procurement Data System
- Limitations on Length of Noncompetitive Contracts
- Limitations on Pass-Through Charges
Author
CCH Editorial Staff
CCH provides leading tax and business law information and software solutions. Its products track, report, explain and analyze tax and related law in over approximately 700 publications in print and electronic form for tax, accounting, legal, human resources, banking, securities, insurance, government and health care professionals.
History
- The CCH brand has been a market leader since 1913, the year the U.S. federal income tax was created.
- It is one of the most respected names among accountants, attorneys and compliance professionals.
- Five generations of legal and business professionals have considered CCH products among the essentials in any office and critical to keeping up with day-to-day changes in the law.
- CCH has made its home in the Chicago area and currently is headquartered in Riverwoods, IL.
Product Offerings
CCH markets approximately 700 products for the U.S. market. Many are subscription publications that are updated daily, monthly or annually. Information is provided via a variety of media in order to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, including:
- Internet
- Loose-leaf publications
- CD-ROM
- Soft and hard cover books and booklets
- Newsletters
- Online database services
CCH's flagship product is the Standard Federal Tax Reporter. Among the other major publications for which the company is known are: the U.S. Master Tax Guide, CCH Federal Tax Guide, Human Resources Management, CCH Federal Securities Law Reports, and CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide.
Many of CCH's publications are provided through subscription services, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely solutions delivered in virtually all media types. Customers seeking information and answers that are authoritative, and easy to find and use, choose CCH’s innovative research platform, IntelliConnect™.
CCH also produces ProSystem fx and related software used by professionals for tax preparation, review, compilation, audit and office productivity.
CorpSystem from CCH meets the sales and income tax compliance needs of business professionals. CCH TeamMate is the industry standard in Audit Management Systems and is used by more than 56,000 auditors from more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.
Product Groups
CCH is organized in four product groups, with each group focusing on providing services to professionals in the following areas:
- Legal
Customers
Primary customers for CCH's products are accountants, attorneys, and audit and compliance professionals in firms and corporations. Other major purchasers of these products are U.S. and state government agencies, universities and libraries. Customers include professionals in the areas of tax, securities, financial planning, human resources, health care, insurance, financial services, telecommunications and small business.
CCH Professionals
Over 4,000 people in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific create and support CCH products. CCH offices include those in Riverwoods and Chicago, Ill.; Washington, D.C.; New York, N.Y.; Torrance, Calif.; and Wichita, Kan. CCH Publishing staff includes an active news bureau in Washington, D.C. There, beat reporters cover key areas of the nation's government, including Congress, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, the Supreme and Federal Courts and the White House. CCH also is supported by outside authors and advisors, all of whom are considered notable experts in their respective fields.
Ownership
CCH is part of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
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Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) January/July 2010 Combo
Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) January/July 2010 Combo
Overview
The Department of Defense policies and procedures implementing and supplementing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are reproduced in this volume. These rules apply to contracting with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Defense Logistics Agency, and other defense agencies.
Features
Included in this edition:
36 Final Rules
12 Interim Rules
4 Corrections
13 PGI Change Notices
With up-to-date coverage on these topics:
Definitions of Component and Domestic Manufacture
Central Contractor Registration Requirements
Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees
Separation of Senior Roles in Source Selection
Senior Officials' Employment With Defense Contractors
Government Rights in the Design of DoD Vessels
Contract Actions Supporting Contingency Operations
Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals
Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act Exemptions
Delegation of Authority for Task or Delivery Order Contracts
Allowability of Costs for Leased Government Equipment
Requirements Applicable to Undefinitized Contract Actions
Competition Requirements for Federal Prison Industries
Pilot Program for Transition to Follow-On Contracting
Waivers for Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items
Limitations on Procurements on Behalf of DoD
Transportation Acquisition Policy
Author
CCH Editorial Staff
CCH provides leading tax and business law information and software solutions. Its products track, report, explain and analyze tax and related law in over approximately 700 publications in print and electronic form for tax, accounting, legal, human resources, banking, securities, insurance, government and health care professionals.
History
- The CCH brand has been a market leader since 1913, the year the U.S. federal income tax was created.
- It is one of the most respected names among accountants, attorneys and compliance professionals.
- Five generations of legal and business professionals have considered CCH products among the essentials in any office and critical to keeping up with day-to-day changes in the law.
- CCH has made its home in the Chicago area and currently is headquartered in Riverwoods, IL.
Product Offerings
CCH markets approximately 700 products for the U.S. market. Many are subscription publications that are updated daily, monthly or annually. Information is provided via a variety of media in order to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, including:
- Internet
- Loose-leaf publications
- CD-ROM
- Soft and hard cover books and booklets
- Newsletters
- Online database services
CCH's flagship product is the Standard Federal Tax Reporter. Among the other major publications for which the company is known are: the U.S. Master Tax Guide, CCH Federal Tax Guide, Human Resources Management, CCH Federal Securities Law Reports, and CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide.
Many of CCH's publications are provided through subscription services, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely solutions delivered in virtually all media types. Customers seeking information and answers that are authoritative, and easy to find and use, choose CCH’s innovative research platform, IntelliConnect™.
CCH also produces ProSystem fx and related software used by professionals for tax preparation, review, compilation, audit and office productivity.
CorpSystem from CCH meets the sales and income tax compliance needs of business professionals. CCH TeamMate is the industry standard in Audit Management Systems and is used by more than 56,000 auditors from more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.
Product Groups
CCH is organized in four product groups, with each group focusing on providing services to professionals in the following areas:
- Legal
Customers
Primary customers for CCH's products are accountants, attorneys, and audit and compliance professionals in firms and corporations. Other major purchasers of these products are U.S. and state government agencies, universities and libraries. Customers include professionals in the areas of tax, securities, financial planning, human resources, health care, insurance, financial services, telecommunications and small business.
CCH Professionals
Over 4,000 people in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific create and support CCH products. CCH offices include those in Riverwoods and Chicago, Ill.; Washington, D.C.; New York, N.Y.; Torrance, Calif.; and Wichita, Kan. CCH Publishing staff includes an active news bureau in Washington, D.C. There, beat reporters cover key areas of the nation's government, including Congress, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, the Supreme and Federal Courts and the White House. CCH also is supported by outside authors and advisors, all of whom are considered notable experts in their respective fields.
Ownership
CCH is part of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
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Cost Accounting Standards Board Regulations as of January 1, 2010
Cost Accounting Standards Board Regulations as of January 1, 2010
Overview
Cost Accounting Standards Board Regulations, as of January 1, 2010 reproduces all of Title 48, Chapter 99 regulations issued by the Cost Accounting Standards Board, plus the nineteen standards included in Part 9903, Subchapter B of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Features
Sources
Part 9900 — Scope of Chapter
Subchapter A — Administration
Part 9901 — Rules and Procedures
Part 9902 — [Reserved]
Subchapter B — Procurement Practices and Cost Accounting Standards
Part 9903 — Contract Coverage
Part 9904 — Cost Accounting Standards
Part 9905 — Cost Accounting Standards for Educational Institutions
Topical Index
Author
CCH Editorial Staff
CCH provides leading tax and business law information and software solutions. Its products track, report, explain and analyze tax and related law in over approximately 700 publications in print and electronic form for tax, accounting, legal, human resources, banking, securities, insurance, government and health care professionals.
History
- The CCH brand has been a market leader since 1913, the year the U.S. federal income tax was created.
- It is one of the most respected names among accountants, attorneys and compliance professionals.
- Five generations of legal and business professionals have considered CCH products among the essentials in any office and critical to keeping up with day-to-day changes in the law.
- CCH has made its home in the Chicago area and currently is headquartered in Riverwoods, IL.
Product Offerings
CCH markets approximately 700 products for the U.S. market. Many are subscription publications that are updated daily, monthly or annually. Information is provided via a variety of media in order to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, including:
- Internet
- Loose-leaf publications
- CD-ROM
- Soft and hard cover books and booklets
- Newsletters
- Online database services
CCH's flagship product is the Standard Federal Tax Reporter. Among the other major publications for which the company is known are: the U.S. Master Tax Guide, CCH Federal Tax Guide, Human Resources Management, CCH Federal Securities Law Reports, and CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide.
Many of CCH's publications are provided through subscription services, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely solutions delivered in virtually all media types. Customers seeking information and answers that are authoritative, and easy to find and use, choose CCH’s innovative research platform, IntelliConnect™.
CCH also produces ProSystem fx and related software used by professionals for tax preparation, review, compilation, audit and office productivity.
CorpSystem from CCH meets the sales and income tax compliance needs of business professionals. CCH TeamMate is the industry standard in Audit Management Systems and is used by more than 56,000 auditors from more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.
Product Groups
CCH is organized in four product groups, with each group focusing on providing services to professionals in the following areas:
- Legal
Customers
Primary customers for CCH's products are accountants, attorneys, and audit and compliance professionals in firms and corporations. Other major purchasers of these products are U.S. and state government agencies, universities and libraries. Customers include professionals in the areas of tax, securities, financial planning, human resources, health care, insurance, financial services, telecommunications and small business.
CCH Professionals
Over 4,000 people in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific create and support CCH products. CCH offices include those in Riverwoods and Chicago, Ill.; Washington, D.C.; New York, N.Y.; Torrance, Calif.; and Wichita, Kan. CCH Publishing staff includes an active news bureau in Washington, D.C. There, beat reporters cover key areas of the nation's government, including Congress, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, the Supreme and Federal Courts and the White House. CCH also is supported by outside authors and advisors, all of whom are considered notable experts in their respective fields.
Ownership
CCH is part of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
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Time and Materials Contracts and Pricing Answer Book, 1st Ed. (2010)
Time and Materials Contracts and Pricing Answer Book, 1st Ed. (2010)
Overview
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 (T&M).
Features
Key features include:
100+ T&M Contracts and Pricing Questions and Answers
The most recent OMB Policy on T&M Contracts
The most recent GAO Reports on T&M Contracts
An excellent Introduction to the full-range of Government Contract types
A Glossary of Key Terms
References
Author
Gregory A. Garrett, CPCM, C.P.M., PMP
Gregory A. Garrett is the Managing Director and leader of the Navigant Consulting, Inc. Government Contractor Services practice, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. He is an internationally recognized expert in government contracting, cost estimating, contract pricing, proposal management, and project management. He is also a best-selling author of 16 books and 90+ published articles, a former highly decorated United States Air Force Military Officer, acclaimed speaker, and respected international business consultant. During the past 25+ years, he has managed more than $30 Billion of large complex contracts and projects in both the U.S. government and industry. He has taught and consulted with more than 25,000 professionals in 40+ countries. He is the recipient of numerous national and international business awards for his writing, teaching, consulting, and leadership.
Mr. Garrett provides client support in assessing business risk and providing recommendations for performance improvement of contractor business systems, including: purchasing systems, cost estimating systems, contract pricing systems, contract administration systems, earned value management systems, subcontract management processes, and program management methodologies. He also serves as an expert witness in support of client claims/litigation.
Prior to joining Navigant Consulting, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Acquisition Solutions, Inc. where he led consulting engagements for over 30 U.S. Federal Government Agencies. He served 9 years with Lucent Technologies, Inc. as Chief Compliance Officer and VP of Program Management. Previously, he served as Partner and Executive Director Global Business at ESI International. Formerly, he served as a highly decorated military officer, for the United States Air Force, including assignments as: program manager Space Systems Division, warranted contracting officer Aeronautical Systems Division, professor of contracting management Air Force Institute of Technology, and acquisition action officer, HQ USAF the Pentagon.
Professional Experience
Mr. Garrett has worked with government contractors on a variety of complex issues, including:
• Guiding emerging government contractors to develop strategies to win business with U.S. Federal Government agencies
• Evaluating government prime contractors and subcontractors business systems, including: cost estimating systems, contract pricing systems, purchasing systems, government property management systems, earned value management systems, and contract administration systems
• Creating a Global Program Management Methodology, with processes, policies, tools, and training, supporting more than 2,000 project managers in over 40 countries for a Fortune 100 information technology firm
• Creating a comprehensive bid/proposal/capture management methodology, with process, policies, tools, and training for a Fortune 100 global services firm
• Evaluating the Life-Cycle buying and selling contract management and subcontract management processes of numerous Fortune 500 Firms to determine action plans to optimize business results
• Developing and implementing a robust and cost effective Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for a growing Top 50 U.S. Department of Defense government contractor
• Preparing companies for pending government reviews and audits conducted by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), including: Contractor Purchasing Systems Review (CPSR), Government Property Management Systems Review, Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Cost Estimating, and Contract Pricing Systems Reviews
• Serving as an expert contract negotiator/consultant to enable numerous Fortune 500 firms to obtain the best possible contract negotiation results on large complex high technology contracts
• Conducting Benchmarking studies of contract management, subcontract management, and logistics management processes, policies, tools, and training for numerous government agencies and government contractors
• Developing, evaluating, and conducting customized professional training seminars on numerous business topics worldwide, including: cost estimating, contract pricing, contract negotiations, bid/proposal/capture management, performance-based contracting, contract administration, program management, supply chain management, risk management, and leadership
Mr. Garrett is the author or coauthor of 16 books, including:
(1) Managing Contracts for Peak Performance, NCMA, 1990
(2) World Class Contracting, ESI International (1st Edition 1997), CCH, (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Editions 2001, 2003, 2007)
(3) The Capture Management Life-Cycle: Winning More Business (CCH, 2003)
(4) Managing Complex Outsourced Projects (CCH, 2004)
(5) Contract Negotiations (CCH, 2005)
(6) Contract Management Organizational Assessment Tools (NCMA, 2005)
(7) Performance-Based Acquisition (NCMA, 2006)
(8) U.S. Military Program Management (Management Concepts, 2007)
(9) Leadership: Building High Performance Buying & Selling Teams (NCMA, 2007)
(10) Solicitations, Bids, Proposals, & Source Selection (CCH, 2007)
(11) Getting Results: Six Disciplines of Performance-Based Project Management (CCH, 2008)
(12) Cost Estimating and Contract Pricing (CCH, 2008)
(13) Risk Management for Complex U.S. Government Contracts and Projects (NCMA, 2009)
(14) Managing Subcontracts(Thomson-West, 2009)
(15) Contract Administration (CCH, 2009)
(16) Time and Materials Contracts and Pricing (CCH, 2010)
Mr. Garrett has authored or coauthored over 90 published articles, in more than 12 professional magazines and journals on the following topics:
• Cost Estimating
• Contract Pricing
• Contract Negotiations
• Contract Administration
• U.S. Government Contracting
• Performance-Based Acquisition
• Commercial Contracting
• Bid/Proposal Management
• Project Management
• U.S. Military Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Risk Management
• Subcontract Management
• Earned Value Management
• Leadership
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Alan Dickson
Alan Dickson
Alan Dickson is a Partner in Holland & Knight's Los Angeles office and a member of the firm's Government Contracts practice group. Mr. Dickson has counseled public and private sector clients for more than four decades on a wide range of government, commercial, and construction contracting issues and related litigation at the federal, state, and local levels.
Mr. Dickson represents clients in many industries, including software and computer products, heavy equipment manufacturing, strategic defense studies, engineering and environmental services, construction, aerospace, health care, and research and development.
Mr. Dickson's considerable experience includes matters involving prime and subcontractor relationships, security clearances, cost disputes, criminal investigations, terminations, debarment, voluntary disclosures, defective pricing, procurement aspects of corporate mergers, qui tam and whistleblower litigation, teaming agreements and joint ventures, federal grants, small business issues, claims and bid protests, conflicts of interest, and protection of proprietary technology.
Among his notable matters, Mr. Dickson has:
• successfully prosecuted and defended numerous bid protests
• persuaded federal authorities not to prosecute or debar companies accused of fraud
• negotiated creative settlements of complex matters
• successfully assisted contractors in cost overrun recoveries
• obtained one of the largest termination settlements ever achieved in a federal design-build "third-party financed" contract
• assisted companies in numerous navigations of the changing currents of "organizational conflicts of interest"
Mr. Dickson regularly litigates in the federal courts and before the Government Accountability Office, the federal boards of contract appeals, the Small Business Administration's Office of Hearings and Appeals, a number of special-purpose federal hearing offices, and the state courts and administrative agencies of California.
Before entering private practice, Mr. Dickson was on active duty for more than six years with the Air Force as an attorney specializing in contract law issues and criminal proceedings. After entering the private sector, he continued his Air Force work part-time with the Judge Advocate General's Department Reserve, rising to the grade of Colonel. He has held various kinds of security clearances.
Mr. Dickson has received several national NCMA awards. In addition, he has authored more than 50 publications and papers on public contracting and other topics. Mr. Dickson is a frequent speaker at legal and contracting association conferences, and has taught private, public, and in-house courses on contract law.
Professional Honors & Awards
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager
Memberships
• Federal Bar Association
• American Bar Association, Litigation Section
• American Bar Association, Public Contract Law Section
• National Contract Management Association, Board of Advisors and former President of two chapters
Court Admissions
• U.S. Appeals Court, Federal Circuit
• U.S. Appeals Court, Ninth Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Tax Court
• All State Courts in California
Published Articles & Books
• "Weapons Reform Statute Directs New Defense Regulations on Organizational Conflicts of Interest," Government Contracts, Weapons Reform Statute Directs New Defense Regulations Alert - June 30, 2009
• "Challenges in Commercial and Noncommercial Subcontracting - Practical Guidance on Recurrent Negotiation and Flowdown Problems," Public Contract Law Section proceedings at ABA Annual Meeting, August 2008
• "FAR Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting," The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, June 2008
• "Guide to Service Subcontract Terms & Conditions," Public Contract Law Section, American Bar Association, February 2008
• "Employee Compensation Rules for Government Contractors," Journal Reports: Law & Policy segment, Executive Compensation Library, Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., 2003
• "Precontract Costs," Government Contract Costs, National Contract Management Association Educational Manual, 1995
• "Contract Claims Preparation: Practical Steps," 34 Contract Management Magazine (#2) 6, 1994
• "Organizational Conflicts of Interest Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation," 15 Public Contract Law Journal 107, 1984
Frank J. Beatty, C.P.A.
Frank J. Beatty, C.P.A.
Frank J. Beatty is a Director in the Government Contractor Services practice of Navigant Consulting, Inc., in the Vienna, Virginia office. He specializes in advising clients on matters involving government contract regulatory compliance; contract pricing; cost accounting; contractor compliance and ethics programs. Mr. Beatty has over 30 years of government contracting / audit experience gained from working in, and with, domestic and international companies in a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, telecommunications, information technology, and healthcare.
Mr. Beatty consults with U.S. Federal Government contractors on complex cost allocability and allowability matters. He assists contractors interpret the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) cost principles, prepares CAS Board Disclosure Statements; performs internal control reviews on contractor systems; performs Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) reviews (defective pricing) and assists contractors develop / restructure their indirect cost systems.
Mr. Beatty also consults with companies in connection with assessing the adequacy of internal processes, controls and self-governance programs. Recent engagements have included performing CAS and systems internal control self-assessments; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance programs; Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews; assessing corporate ethics / hotline programs. Systems reviews include assessing labor charging practices; project cost accounting structures; indirect cost accounting practices; contract administration system; billing system, purchasing; and cost estimating systems.
Prior to joining Navigant Consulting, he directed the corporate compliance function in a Fortune 50 automotive / aerospace company and a U.K. Financial Times 20 automotive / aerospace company. He also served as the Director of Internal Audit at a Fortune 500 telecommunications provider. In these roles, he initiated audits of high-risk areas related to Government contracting and worked with both inside and outside counsel in reviews of contractual and compliance-related matters. He also served as the Chairman of the Business Ethics Committee at a Fortune 50 company. Earlier in his career, Mr. Beatty served in accounting and audit positions in the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Defense Contract Audit Agency and the US Department of Defense Inspector General.
Mr. Beatty consults with contractors and their legal counsel on a variety of complex matters including alleged fraud, qui tam disclosures and other misconduct matters. He assists in determining the nature and extent of the damages and provides recommendations to improve internal controls. He works with contractors who have been proposed for debarment and are working under an Administrative Agreement with U.S. Departments of Justice and Defense officials.
Mr. Beatty assists clients in the preparation of cost proposals, re-designs cost allocation systems, and supports government audits and negotiations. He assists large commercial companies in preparing their accounting requirements necessary to obtain, or maintain Government contracts. He also works with clients in the development of their annual incurred cost proposals to be submitted to the Defense Contract Audit Agency. He also conducts Cost Accounting Standards compliance reviews and internal control assessments (self-audits) for contractors.
Mr. Beatty has worked with law firms in healthcare “qui tam” related matters and works with several Native Tribal American and Native Alaskan Tribal organizations in their regulatory and government audit matters - including Hurricane Katrina / FEMA audit issues. Mr. Beatty instructs training seminars on varied matters such as Basics of Government Contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulation cost principles, labor charging and indirect cost accounting.
Mr. Beatty received his M.A. in Management from Central Michigan University and his B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting from George Mason University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as of January 1, 2010
Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) as of January 1, 2010
Overview
The Department of Defense policies and procedures implementing and supplementing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are reproduced in this volume. These rules apply to contracting with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Defense Logistics Agency, and other defense agencies.
Features
Included in this edition:
- 36 Final Rules
- 12 Interim Rules
- 4 Corrections
- 12 PGI Change Notices
With up-to-date coverage on these topics:
- Definitions of Component and Domestic Manufacture
- Central Contractor Registration Requirements
- Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees
- Separation of Senior Roles in Source Selection
- Senior Officials' Employment With Defense Contractors
- Government Rights in the Design of DoD Vessels
- Contract Actions Supporting Contingency Operations
- Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals
- Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act Exemptions
- Delegation of Authority for Task or Delivery Order Contracts
- Allowability of Costs for Leased Government Equipment
- Requirements Applicable to Undefinitized Contract Actions
- Competition Requirements for Federal Prison Industries
- Pilot Program for Transition to Follow-On Contracting
- Waivers for Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf Items
- Limitations on Procurements on Behalf of DoD
- Transportation Acquisition Policy
Author
CCH Editorial Staff
CCH provides leading tax and business law information and software solutions. Its products track, report, explain and analyze tax and related law in over approximately 700 publications in print and electronic form for tax, accounting, legal, human resources, banking, securities, insurance, government and health care professionals.
History
- The CCH brand has been a market leader since 1913, the year the U.S. federal income tax was created.
- It is one of the most respected names among accountants, attorneys and compliance professionals.
- Five generations of legal and business professionals have considered CCH products among the essentials in any office and critical to keeping up with day-to-day changes in the law.
- CCH has made its home in the Chicago area and currently is headquartered in Riverwoods, IL.
Product Offerings
CCH markets approximately 700 products for the U.S. market. Many are subscription publications that are updated daily, monthly or annually. Information is provided via a variety of media in order to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, including:
- Internet
- Loose-leaf publications
- CD-ROM
- Soft and hard cover books and booklets
- Newsletters
- Online database services
CCH's flagship product is the Standard Federal Tax Reporter. Among the other major publications for which the company is known are: the U.S. Master Tax Guide, CCH Federal Tax Guide, Human Resources Management, CCH Federal Securities Law Reports, and CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide.
Many of CCH's publications are provided through subscription services, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely solutions delivered in virtually all media types. Customers seeking information and answers that are authoritative, and easy to find and use, choose CCH’s innovative research platform, IntelliConnect™.
CCH also produces ProSystem fx and related software used by professionals for tax preparation, review, compilation, audit and office productivity.
CorpSystem from CCH meets the sales and income tax compliance needs of business professionals. CCH TeamMate is the industry standard in Audit Management Systems and is used by more than 56,000 auditors from more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.
Product Groups
CCH is organized in four product groups, with each group focusing on providing services to professionals in the following areas:
- Legal
Customers
Primary customers for CCH's products are accountants, attorneys, and audit and compliance professionals in firms and corporations. Other major purchasers of these products are U.S. and state government agencies, universities and libraries. Customers include professionals in the areas of tax, securities, financial planning, human resources, health care, insurance, financial services, telecommunications and small business.
CCH Professionals
Over 4,000 people in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific create and support CCH products. CCH offices include those in Riverwoods and Chicago, Ill.; Washington, D.C.; New York, N.Y.; Torrance, Calif.; and Wichita, Kan. CCH Publishing staff includes an active news bureau in Washington, D.C. There, beat reporters cover key areas of the nation's government, including Congress, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, the Supreme and Federal Courts and the White House. CCH also is supported by outside authors and advisors, all of whom are considered notable experts in their respective fields.
Ownership
CCH is part of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
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Federal Acquisition Regulation as of January 1, 2010 (FAR)
Federal Acquisition Regulation as of January 1, 2010 (FAR)
Overview
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains the uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies of the federal government. The FAR is issued and maintained by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This CCH volume reproduces the FAR and all amendments to the regulations issued through January 1, 2010, along with an easy-to-use topical index.
Features
This new January 1, 2010 edition reflects all of the changes contained in Federal Acquisition Circulars 2005-31 through 2005-38, including new reporting requirements related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the use of contractor performance information in the evaluation and award process, prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, and many others (see list below).
Included in this edition:
- 9 Federal Acquisition Circulars
- 32 Final Rules
- 16 Interim Rules
- 3 Corrections
With up-to-date coverage on these topics:
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - GAO Access to Contractor Employees
- Exemptions from the Service Contract Act
- SAFETY Act Implementation
- Prohibition on Inverted Domestic Corporations
- Public Disclosures Regarding Noncompetitive Contracts
- Employee Rights Concerning Union Dues and Fees
- Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool
- Trade Agreement Thresholds
- Small Business Size Representations
- Cost or Pricing Data on Modifications of Commercial Items
- Incorporation of New Wage Determinations
- Requests for Progress Payments
- Contractor Performance Information
- Federal Technical Data Solution
- Purchase Card Restrictions for Treasury Offset Program Debts
- Price Adjustment Clauses
- Cost Accounting Standards Administration
- Conforming Late Offer Treatment
- Use of Commercial Services Item Authority
- National Response Framework
- Federal Procurement Data System
- Limitations on Length of Noncompetitive Contracts
- Limitations on Pass-Through Charges
Author
CCH Editorial Staff
CCH provides leading tax and business law information and software solutions. Its products track, report, explain and analyze tax and related law in over approximately 700 publications in print and electronic form for tax, accounting, legal, human resources, banking, securities, insurance, government and health care professionals.
History
- The CCH brand has been a market leader since 1913, the year the U.S. federal income tax was created.
- It is one of the most respected names among accountants, attorneys and compliance professionals.
- Five generations of legal and business professionals have considered CCH products among the essentials in any office and critical to keeping up with day-to-day changes in the law.
- CCH has made its home in the Chicago area and currently is headquartered in Riverwoods, IL.
Product Offerings
CCH markets approximately 700 products for the U.S. market. Many are subscription publications that are updated daily, monthly or annually. Information is provided via a variety of media in order to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, including:
- Internet
- Loose-leaf publications
- CD-ROM
- Soft and hard cover books and booklets
- Newsletters
- Online database services
CCH's flagship product is the Standard Federal Tax Reporter. Among the other major publications for which the company is known are: the U.S. Master Tax Guide, CCH Federal Tax Guide, Human Resources Management, CCH Federal Securities Law Reports, and CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide.
Many of CCH's publications are provided through subscription services, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely solutions delivered in virtually all media types. Customers seeking information and answers that are authoritative, and easy to find and use, choose CCH’s innovative research platform, IntelliConnect™.
CCH also produces ProSystem fx and related software used by professionals for tax preparation, review, compilation, audit and office productivity.
CorpSystem from CCH meets the sales and income tax compliance needs of business professionals. CCH TeamMate is the industry standard in Audit Management Systems and is used by more than 56,000 auditors from more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.
Product Groups
CCH is organized in four product groups, with each group focusing on providing services to professionals in the following areas:
- Legal
Customers
Primary customers for CCH's products are accountants, attorneys, and audit and compliance professionals in firms and corporations. Other major purchasers of these products are U.S. and state government agencies, universities and libraries. Customers include professionals in the areas of tax, securities, financial planning, human resources, health care, insurance, financial services, telecommunications and small business.
CCH Professionals
Over 4,000 people in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific create and support CCH products. CCH offices include those in Riverwoods and Chicago, Ill.; Washington, D.C.; New York, N.Y.; Torrance, Calif.; and Wichita, Kan. CCH Publishing staff includes an active news bureau in Washington, D.C. There, beat reporters cover key areas of the nation's government, including Congress, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal agencies, the Supreme and Federal Courts and the White House. CCH also is supported by outside authors and advisors, all of whom are considered notable experts in their respective fields.
Ownership
CCH is part of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
ORDER INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
RELATED PRODUCTS
