Formation of Government Contracts, Fifth Edition

The complex process of solicitation, bidding and award of government contracts can challenge even the most seasoned of contractors and government officials. Navigate the maze of requirements, statutes, regulations and case law with confidence, with this authoritative treatise.

This book has reached that rare status of a classic -- devoted exclusively to formation of government contracts. To say it is full of case, statute, and regulatory cites would be an understatement; it is recognized worldwide as a leading text in public procurement law.

Formation of Government Contracts, from The George Washington University Law School Government Procurement Law Program and Wolters Kluwer cuts through confusing jargon and government "legalese" to deliver a practical guide to forming a sound government contract.

You'll learn the best way to:

• Plan the acquisition process
• Select qualified contractors
• Prepare and submit proposals
• Make initial decisions on proposals
• Choose the correct type of contract
• Analyze price and cost
• Negotiate the level of profit
• Resolve contract award controversies

Successful proposals start with effective formation

Recent legislation and requirements have made significant changes in the procurement process, while current case law continues to constantly redefine the practice of government contracting. This revised fifth edition brings you up to date on all recent developments, including:

• Non-traditional acquisition tools, such as Other Transaction Authority
• Emerging strategies for purchasing commercial products and services
• Key developments in IDIQ contracting and interagency acquisitions
• Comparative analysis of international procurement practices and trends
• The past 10 years of Federal Circuit, Comptroller General, court and board decisions
• A new chapter on indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts -- reflecting the increased use of these types of contracts
• Coverage of commercial products and services contracts and simplified acquisition is also expanded and dealt with in separate chapters
• Finally, this edition contains a new chapter comparing the procurement systems of foreign governments to the United States government system

Written by pre-eminent experts in government contracting, the authors' unbiased analysis of important case law and decisions provides an overview of the current legal environment and helps you put everything in perspective. In addition to covering new content that has developed since the previous edition, this fifth edition has been reorganized, into concise chapters encapsulating the discrete areas of interest that drive modern procurement practice.