Inspect what You Expect

Inspect what You Expect
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Publisher:
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Veterans Affairs Contracting

Veterans Affairs Contracting
Author: United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2015
Genre: Contracting out
ISBN:

"VA spent about $19 billion to buy goods and services in fiscal year 2014 -- partly through agreements where other agencies award contracts on VA's behalf. VA also uses FFRDCs -- government-funded entities that have relationships with federal agencies to perform certain tasks. These arrangements can help VA meet its needs and take advantage of unique expertise. In light of questions about VA's use of interagency agreements and FFRDCs, GAO was asked to look at how VA uses and manages these methods of procuring goods and services. This report assesses (1) the extent of use and effectiveness of VA's award and oversight of interagency agreements for fiscal years 2012 through 2014, and (2) the extent of use and effectiveness of VA's management of FFRDCs during this same period. GAO reviewed VA procurement policies, federal acquisition regulations, VA contract data, a sample of 21 interagency agreements and 10 FFRDC task orders, chosen, in part, based on obligation amounts; and interviewed officials from VA, other agencies, and MITRE, the primary FFRDC with which VA does business"--Preliminary page.

Department of Veterans Affairs: Preliminary Observations on Issues Related to Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

Department of Veterans Affairs: Preliminary Observations on Issues Related to Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Author: William B. Shear
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1437933599

The Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 (the 2006 Act) requires the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) to give priority to veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB and SDVOSB) when awarding contracts to small businesses. This testimony discusses preliminary views on: (1) the extent to which VA met its prime contracting goals for SDVOSBs and VOSBs in FY 2007-2009; and (2) VA¿s progress in implementing procedures to verify the ownership, control, and veteran status of firms in its mandated database. The auditor obtained and analyzed data on VA¿s contracting activities, and reviewed a sample of verified businesses to assess VA¿s verification program. Illustrations.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Department of Veterans Affairs
Author: William B. Shear
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2010-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1437914446

The fed. gov¿t. long-standing policy has been to use its buying power -- the billions of dollars it spends through contracting each year -- to maximize procurement opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by service-disabled veterans. The Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) is to give first and second priority to small businesses owned by service-disabled and other veterans, respectively, when it uses small business preferences to award its contracts. The act also requires VA to establish contracting goals for service disabled veteran-owned small businesses and other veteran-owned small businesses. This report makes publicly available the contents of a briefing held on Jan. 30, 2009 which reviews the VA¿s goals. Charts and tables.

Veterans Affairs Contracting

Veterans Affairs Contracting
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2017-10-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781977952134

VA spent about $19 billion to buy goods and services in fiscal year 2014-partly through agreements where other agencies award contracts on VA's behalf. VA also uses FFRDCs-government-funded entities that have relationships with federal agencies to perform certain tasks. These arrangements can help VA meet its needs and take advantage of unique expertise. In light of questions about VA's use of interagency agreements and FFRDCs, GAO was asked to look at how VA uses and manages these methods of procuring goods and services. This report assesses (1) the extent of use and effectiveness of VA's award and oversight of interagency agreements for fiscal years 2012 through 2014, and (2) the extent of use and effectiveness of VA's management of FFRDCs during this same period. GAO reviewed VA procurement policies, federal acquisition regulations, VA contract data, a sample of 21 interagency agreements and 10 FFRDC task orders, chosen, in part, based on obligation amounts; and interviewed officials from VA, other agencies, and MITRE, the primary FFRDC with which VA does business.

Veterans Affairs Contracting

Veterans Affairs Contracting
Author: United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 59
Release: 2016
Genre:
ISBN:

The VA spent about $20 billion in fiscal year 2015 for procurement of a wide range of goods and services that are essential to meeting its mission to serve veterans. A 2015 independent review commissioned by VA found that the procurement acquisition function was unduly complex and inefficient. GAO was asked to look at how VA manages procurement. This report assesses 1) the extent to which VA data systems accurately reflect procurement spending, 2) VA procurement policies and lines of authority, 3) the extent to which VA’s acquisition workforce is positioned to carry out its responsibilities, and 4) the extent to which opportunities exist to improve VA’s key procurement functions and save money. GAO is making 10 recommendations, including that VA develop procedures to ensure all obligations are recorded in the procurement system, update and clarify its policy framework, assess and address inconsistent implementation of the contract liaison initiative, review strategic sourcing efforts, and improve contract reviews.

Veterans Affairs Contracting

Veterans Affairs Contracting
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2017-09-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781977574046

The VA spent about $20 billion in fiscal year 2015 for procurement of a wide range of goods and services that are essential to meeting its mission to serve veterans. A 2015 independent review commissioned by VA found that the procurement acquisition function was unduly complex and inefficient. GAO was asked to look at how VA manages procurement. This report assesses 1) the extent to which VA data systems accurately reflect procurement spending, 2) VA procurement policies and lines of authority, 3) the extent to which VA's acquisition workforce is positioned to carry out its responsibilities, and 4) the extent to which opportunities exist to improve VA's key procurement functions and save money. GAO analyzed VA policies and procedures and reviewed a non-generalizable sample of 37 contract actions for fiscal years 2013 through 2015, selected based on their dollar value, extent of competition, and use of small business set-asides. GAO interviewed relevant officials and visited six contracting offices.

Va Construction

Va Construction
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2018-01-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781983628221

VA CONSTRUCTION: Additional Actions Needed to Decrease Delays and Lower Costs of Major Medical-Facility Projects

Contract Pricing Reference Guides

Contract Pricing Reference Guides
Author: Wolters Kluwer
Publisher: CCH
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-05-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781454880714

This new, single-volume resource provides the most complete guidance available for analyzing the cost and pricing aspects of federal government contracts--so you can propose and negotiate appropriate prices and win contracts. The practical Contract Pricing Reference Guide reference combines five manuals into a single source, covering: Price Analysis Quantitative Techniques for Contract Pricing Cost Analysis Advanced Issues in Contract Pricing And Federal Contract Negotiation Techniques Determine the Proper Pricing to Win Government Business Throughout these pages, you will find highly detailed explanations of how the government evaluates proposals, arrives at pricing, chooses contractors, and awards contracts. With Contract Pricing Reference Guide, you can more confidently: Conduct market research for price analysis Employ proven techniques of quantitative price analysis Propose a fair and appropriate price Confidently engage in sealed bidding Include only what's allowable in the price Employ the most effective, competitive pricing strategies And engage in effective contract negotiations The One-of-a-Kind, Time-Saving Pricing Resource The all-new Contract Pricing Reference Guide provides a road-map for how to set correct pricing and engage in the competitive bidding process. It is a practical business tool to help you acquire government contract business--and it brings all the most valuable pricing information together in an easy-access, single-volume resource that puts everything you need literally right in front of you. No other resource delivers all of this together in one place, making it the most convenient way to obtain the most vital information on pricing government contracts.