M3 Federal Contract Practice Group, LLC

M3 Federal Contract Practice Group, LLC M3 is a highly recognized U.S. Govt. contract consultant firm comprised of experts that focus on & comprehend every element of the federal procurement field.

We are your experts with government contracting involving Cost and Compliance, audits, claims, investigations, disputes,...
03/23/2022

We are your experts with government contracting involving Cost and Compliance, audits, claims, investigations, disputes, and litigation.

We are well versed with the interpretation and application of Arbitration involving Commercial, Construction, Employment, Labor, and International disputes.

We have handled matters involving Mediation while waiting for Arbitration and Litigation, which is more cost efficient and effective then going through long and drawn-out litigation proceedings.

Contact our office today to learn more about resolving and WINNING Contract Disputes.

[email protected]
(607) 754-8100

With all of the most recent volatile events occurring in the world, now is the time to have someone with the skill and e...
03/09/2022

With all of the most recent volatile events occurring in the world, now is the time to have someone with the skill and experience to develop alliances whether in-country or abroad. Let M3 Federal be the Gatekeeper to establish lasting relationships for fostering common interests and goals.

Contact us today to discuss your specific goal.

Via email: [email protected]
Phone: (607) 785-8100

GSA Pricing & Scope DisputesThe General Services Administration (GSA) offers a method of purchasing goods and services, ...
06/16/2020

GSA Pricing & Scope Disputes

The General Services Administration (GSA) offers a method of purchasing goods and services, by the Unites States Government, from private companies that have gone through the process of submitting a proposal and negotiating a fixed fee and then being awarded a GSA contract.

When selling products or services through a GSA contract private companies are required to sell their products or services at the agreed to price, without alteration. The only means of alteration is allowed through an official modification to the GSA contract.

A Contracting Officer is not allowed to direct GSA contractors to change their price or modify a product or service unless there is a mutually signed modification.

Contractors in the past that have accepted a Contracting Officers oral statements and made changes have been terminated, debarred, and in some cases accuses and prosecuted for fraud.

If you find yourself in this type of situation contact M3 Federal Contract Practice Group, LLC for guidance and support in order to avoid what can lead to serious consequences.

Fixed Price Contract Recovery (U.S. Government Contracting)Cost recovery on a fixed price contract is not an impossibili...
06/11/2020

Fixed Price Contract Recovery (U.S. Government Contracting)

Cost recovery on a fixed price contract is not an impossibility as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) offers non-legal remedies.

A host of contractors and subcontractors are under the impression that liability for changes to a fixed price contracts automatically fall upon contractors. This is not the case as the drafter of the specification that was used to bid a project directs liability to the drafter of the specification. In most cases the drafter is the U.S. Government or one of its agencies. If the specification fails to allow a contractor to perform as presented within their proposal the U.S. Government is liable.

Also if the U.S. Government has knowledge that a contractor is working on out of scope work and then later on accepts the work performance through acknowledge of acceptance of the contract the U.S. Government then automatically accept liability and therefore must pay the contractor for all that was delivered.

The preparation of the claim document is critical to establishing entitlement and getting paid for all that was performed. M3 Federal can assist in the preparation, submission, and negotiation of fixed price added scope disputes. Our preparation process is directed at settlement through the terms of the contract and not litigation.

Please contact our office to assist you with your needs.

05/14/2020

Trying to stay current with the every day (minute) changing updates for COVID-19 notifications from the CDC or your state government?

Struggling with which Phase your industry will/when reopen?

Please contact our office in order to provide support and understanding through these challenging times. We will assist you and your business in navigating to become and stay CDC Complaint.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Stay well and stay safe.

Is your business effected by the COVID-19 Virus?  Are you worried about what your Contractor will do due if you are unab...
04/07/2020

Is your business effected by the COVID-19 Virus? Are you worried about what your Contractor will do due if you are unable to perform the contracted work?

Especially, working with Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, they contain clauses that excuse performance delays, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.249-14, Excusable Delays; various “Termination” clauses; and FAR 52.212-4 for commercial contracts.

Each of these clauses provides that a contractor will not be in default because of a failure to perform the contract if the failure arises beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the contractor. In the event of such a delay, the contractor is entitled to an equitable adjustment of the contract schedule. Where the contracting officer directs changes in the terms of contract performance, which may include recognition of COVID-19 impacts on performance under that contract, the contractor may also be entitled to an equitable adjustment to contract price using the standard FAR changes clauses (e.g., FAR 52.243-1 or FAR 52.243-2).

Should you have concerns and want to discuss this further, please contact our office at: [email protected] or via telephone at: (607) 754-8100.

03/19/2020

As per the Executive Order of Gov. Cuomo, M3 will be working remotely effective today, 3/19/2020.

03/12/2020

How to protect your business from Government shutdowns.

As Government contractors, both prime and subcontractors, must take proactive steps to protect themselves from unforeseen circumstances that will impact proposal awards, contract performance, supply chain maintenance, and subcontractor performance.

Proposals:

If you bid on a proposal and your agency has been closed you might have the right to amend your proposal price due to changes in the cost of materials, subcontractors costs, and other costs that might be impacted by the Government shutdown.

Note: The right of amendment might be limited so before a change is proposed seek approval from the Contracting Officers otherwise to your proposal might be rejected.

Contractors:

As a contractor the first think that you should look at is the terms of the contract with the Government to see what their obligations are in terms of notice, contract extension, and payment for work performed or supplies that have been ordered to support performance. Some of the clauses that you should look for include stop work order clauses, termination for convenience clauses, and suspension of work requirements. You need to know your rights.

As a prime contractor you need to be aware of what FAR flow-downs clauses have been imposed on the supplier/subcontractor and determine if you have an obligation to suspend performance, what the financial remuneration would be if a subcontract is suspended or terminated and what rights you have to protect your financial wellbeing.

Disputes:

Contractors will have the right to file a dispute against the Government in the event that you are not made whole for the impact to your business. Know your rights and protect yourself.

If you have questions, please email: [email protected] or call: 607-754-8100

Are you or your company considering on becoming a Federal Government Contractor?Are you versed in common Federal Contrac...
01/30/2020

Are you or your company considering on becoming a Federal Government Contractor?

Are you versed in common Federal Contracting Terms?

Do you need assistance and guidance in the set-up and Establishment of a Business Plan?

Do you have a SAM account? (Acronym for System for Award Management) Did you know that registration is FREE for creating a SAM Account?

Are you interested in becoming a subcontractor by working for another company that has a contract with the Federal Government?

These are all important and valuable questions that should be answered by a group who has experience and exposure to Federal Government Contracts.

M3 Federal and their staff will ensure you in finding winning bidding opportunities and put you on the fast path of compliance and success.

Contact M3 Federal with your Government Contracting. You may visit us at: www.m3federal.com or (607) 754-8100.

We would enjoy hearing from you.

01/23/2020

Are you lost in the language and dialogue of Government Contracts? Are you familiar with the common acronyms and abbreviations used in Government Contracts? Do you need someone help you interpret this “language” so you can navigate through the Art of Procurement? For example: Procurement (as defined by Merriam-Webster) the act or process of procuring; All stages of the process of acquiring property or services, beginning with determination of a need for the property or services and ending with contract completion and closeout.

Does this language sound intimidating and overwhelming to you?

Let our office to assist and guide you through this excess and abundance of words in order to obtain and secure your Government Contract.

Please email Patrick at [email protected] or give him a call at: (607) 754-8100.

On behalf of M3 Federal Contract and its employees, we want to wish you and your families a very blessed, healthy, and s...
12/31/2019

On behalf of M3 Federal Contract and its employees, we want to wish you and your families a very blessed, healthy, and safe 2020.

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