article thumbnail

The Sovereign Acts Doctrine Strikes Back: COVID Costs Are Its Latest Victim

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

When asserting the Sovereign Acts defense, the government must prove that the governmental action was public and general and the act must render the performance of the contract impossible. On appeal, the Air Force asserted the Sovereign Acts defense. The contractor appealed that decision. In JE Dunn Construction Co. ,

Defense 59
article thumbnail

LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

The primary advantage of JOC has historically been is the flexibility permitted in ordered quantities and delivery scheduling. A public agency can place orders with one or more contractors when the actual need appears and received on-demand services from a vetted service provider. Unit Price Books developed without overhead & profit.

Contract 100
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Send in the Drones

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Feds envision handing out drone permits to energy companies, news organizations, filmmakers and researchers, among others. [We''re We''re tempted to pause here and consider the ramifications of giving Rupert Murdoch a drone permit, but let''s not go there.]. within five years. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. -

Ohio 49
article thumbnail

Top 10 Water Tank Brands in India

CivilJungle

Carris pipes and tubes manufacture aquatech water storage tanks, cold boxes, defense drop boxes, garbage bins, and a host of custom-molded artifacts. 2012: Our first defense supply to ordinance factory board. The process also permits us to manufacture Multi-wall products. Which Is the Best Overhead Water Tank?

article thumbnail

Best Practices for Multiple Award IDIQ – Task and Delivery Order Contracting

Building Information Management

Appendix 2 illustrates the fair opportunity for consideration approach used in the Defense Enterprise Integration Services II (DEIS II) multiple award contracts. The contractor’s coefficient is based on cost elements such as overhead, profit, minimum design costs, G&A expenses, bond premiums, and gross receipt taxes.

article thumbnail

Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

o Determine costs/pricing structure (labor, materials, overhead, etc.). Demonstrate knowledge of permit system for hot welding work and for confined space work. o Obtain any required project permits. operability with accounting system. o Establish inventory thresholds/levels and determine maintenance tasks.