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Joseph Feibel – January 7, 2018 I just have a couple of questions. Question: 1. Maybe it’s just me but I’m still not clear on how to read contract modifications when funding has been added; especially when there’s more Read More
Joseph Feibel – January 7, 2018 Question: Just a question. I have an expert to submitted an invoice but didn’t submit it to IBC. I guess they are not clear on the concept. Could I just have the expert submit Read More
Joseph Feibel – January 6, 2018 Question: What is the Government’s preferred method of contract termination? Answer: The Government’s preferred method of contract termination is to issue a no-cost settlement without using formal termination procedures. A contract can be terminated through a Read More
Joseph Feibel – January 7, 2018 Question: Can you please explain the concepts contract termination to me? Answer: The least you need to know as the COR: Termination of a contract is an extremely serious step. It is serious for Read More
Joseph Feibel – January 6, 2018 Question: What should I do as a COR if there are differences between the submitted invoice and the amount the government will pay? Answer: If there are any differences between the amount of the Read More
Request: I tried for information on how to close a contract but wasn’t clear on the concept. I’m assuming the COR has to provide a memo stating closing of contract to deobligate funds. Please guide me through this. Response: Once Read More
Question: It’s not clear to me whether we should go with a Full or Temporary SAM Deviation. If we go with a Temporary, it seems that the expert will still need to register with SAM, which is the source of Read More
Question from Client: I spoke with the Expert today, and he said he had just sent the Contracting Officer a confirming email that SAM registration was complete. The Expert mentioned a verification period of 10 days. Is that going to Read More
Can I add another related Matter to an Existing Expert Contract? You Contracting Officer may allow you do do this. It is possible to modify an existing contract to add the new matter, since the matters are related. In order Read More
The Expert we want to hire does not want to use his Social Security Number to register in the System for Award Management. Please advise. The ALC and Trading Partner ID are not required, since he’s not a federal entity. Read More