Guide to Government Contracting
Overview
Get a complete overview of how to do business with the government— plus expert advice—all in one streamlined reference. The CCH Guide to Government Contracting provides a layman's explanation of the contracting process without the full text of laws and regulations, so you don't need to spend time wading through more cumbersome references.
For further clarification, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is explained and cited throughout. Citations to other CCH resources, such as the Government Contracts Reporter, are supplied should you need to research a law, regulation or decision in depth. Subscribe today to:
* Gain a thorough understanding of the entire government contracting process
* Learn the vocabulary of procurement
* Have desktop access to essential laws, regulations and decisions
* Get a layman's explanation of complex "legalese"
* Find quick answers to your day-to-day questions
* Keep informed of rapidly changing provisions with monthly updates
* Understand how procurement developments affect you
Features
Features and Benefits
Takes you step-by-step through the entire contracting process - Guide to Government Contracting is organized to follow the chronology of the contracting process, so you can find quick answers no matter where you are in the process. You'll learn how to:
o Respond to the government's solicitation
o Negotiate to win the award
o Deal with performance concerns, such as delays and changed conditions
o Resolve disputes while work is in progress
o Close out or terminate the contract
Detailed explanations and guidelines up the odds in your favor - Whether you need advice from the pros on how to land your first government contract or simply need to refresh your knowledge of key regulations and cases, you can trust this authoritative guide. The experts at CCH have boiled down the laws, regulations and red tape into easily understandable guidelines and step-by-step instructions. You get:
o Topical explanations that cite the laws and regulations that relate to each subject
o Discussions of select cases that illustrate the application of legal principles and procedures
o Citations to law, regulations and decisions, including the FAR
o In-place reporting on new cases and laws
o Helpful finding devices, including a topical index, case tables and finding lists
o At-a-glance FAR reference chart
Updated monthly ensures current, accurate coverage - The Federal Acquisition Regulation System is constantly evolving, and contractors are expected to keep current or risk jeopardizing their contract. Guide to Government Contracting updates you monthly with new development summaries—and plain English explanations—of how regulatory changes will affect you. You also receive in-place reporting on significant new cases, regulation changes and laws.
For further guidance, your subscription includes a monthly newsletter that summarizes and explains cases and new developments covered in the Report.
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CCH Editorial Staff
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