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How to Write a Statement of Work
By Peter S. Cole CPCM, Michael G. Martin PMP. 2012
The standard on government statements of work just got better!How to Write a Statement of Work has been a standard…
reference for government employees and contractors for many years. Now, with this sixth edition, it is even more relevant and useful. Based on the excellent foundation laid by the late Peter Cole, Michael Martin has updated and added material to guarantee this handbook's place in the list of “must haves” for working with government contracts. As in the earlier editions, the emphasis is on providing practical, detailed guidance on writing and preparing a description of government requirements, whether a statement of work (SOW), a performance work statement (PWS), or a statement of objectives (SOO).Among the many additions to this sixth edition are updates to reflect the current definition of an SOO as well as references and guidance regarding the development and application of the SOO. There is a new chapter on why change management is so important on projects, legal precedents supporting change management, and how to identify when a change occurs using the SOW. This new chapter also includes information on the federal government's Standard Form 30 (SF30) to provide perspective on how change orders are used and applied in the federal government. If you are working in government contracting in any capacity, you should have this book on hand!Pricing and Cost Accounting: A Handbook for Government Contractors
By Darrell J. Oyer CPA. 2011
The essential reference to help federal contractors negotiate and maintain profitable contracts—Now in its third edition!This is the essential reference…
to help federal contractors negotiate and maintain profitable contracts—and remain in compliance throughout the life of the contract.Government contracting rules and regulations have changed significantly over the past six years. This new third edition addresses these changes and more:New thresholds for certification of cost and pricing dataRevisions in cost accounting standardsImplementation of commercial time-and-material and labor-hour contractsNew, stringent ethics requirementsImpact of stimulus fundingRevised cost principles, including excessive pass-through costs, post-retirement benefits, and travel costsRedirected audit initiatives based on the GAO review of DCAAPlus…changed requirements for bidding…pricing…cost accounting…subcontracting…contract modification…all the information you need to be in compliance with the new rules. No other single book provides as much up-to-date federal procurement cost and pricing information in such a concise - yet comprehensive - format.Winning Government Business: Gaining the Competitive Advantage with Effective Proposals
By Steve R. Osborne. 2011
Get the edge over the competition for government contracts! In the battle for government contracts, seize the competitive advantage with…
Winning Government Business: Gaining the Competitive Advantage with Effective Proposals, Second Edition. Includes complimentary access to the Winning Government Business website.Source Selection Step by Step: A Working Guide for Every Member of the Acquisition Team
By Charles D. Solloway. 2011
The path to successful source selection begins with Source Selection Step by Step: A Working Guide for Every Member of…
the Acquisition Team. Whether you are new to the acquisition team or an experienced practitioner looking to sharpen your skills, this comprehensive, highly readable handbook will guide you through the entire acquisition process, from designing an effective source selection plan, to preparing the solicitation, evaluating proposals, establishing a competitive range, and documenting the source selection decision. With clarity and frankness, Charles Solloway presents government source selection in a step-by-step guide that offers readers quick access to needed information. In addition to guidance about the process, the book includes: • Techniques to streamline the process and reduce time and expense• Ways to avoid common pitfalls• Alternatives to common procedures that yield better results• Methods to involve contractors more effectively• Definitions of the key terms associated with government source selection. Make this book your first stop for quick and easy guidance on all aspects of government source selection.The Insider's Guide to Supervising Government Employees
By Kathryn M. Johnson. 2011
Essential Guidance for New and Seasoned Supervisors!Effective supervisors are critical to the future of government. The knowledge, skills, and behaviors…
required to be an effective supervisor can come only through continuous learning and development.The Insider's Guide to Supervising Government Employees brings together the experiences of diverse supervisors from all aspects of government to offer a rich resource of lessons learned. Whether you are new to the supervisory role or a seasoned supervisor working to improve your and your staff's performance, this book is your practical, go-to guide.Starting with a seven-step, 38-item Supervisor Readiness Assessment, The Insider's Guide helps you determine your readiness to supervise and identify areas you would like to learn more about. You can select a single topic that addresses a particular opportunity you are considering or you can read the book cover to cover to get a fuller view of what it means to be an effective supervisor.As a government supervisor, you have the most important job in all of government. Make the most of it!Performance Networks: Transforming Governance for the 21st Century
By Lynn S. Kahn. 2009
Problems cross boundaries and so must solutions. Multi-agency, cross-boundary coordination and partnerships are needed to solve today's problems. These networks…
coordinate, communicate, and leverage resources and best practices to deliver measurable results across traditional agency boundaries. Performance Networks: Transforming Governance for the 21st Century provides roadmaps and guidelines for executives, managers, and team leaders who are accountable for results in the new world of interagency networks that aim to deliver measurable results across traditional boundaries. The author presents ten “views” of performance networks, adapted from current, successful, multi-agency partnerships; these views provide specific guidance on transformational strategic planning to deliver better results.Working across government agencies and boundaries is difficult at any level of government, but it may be the only solution for today's problems. Performance Networks: Transforming Governance for the 21st Century offers the public manager a valuable new governance tool. This resource provides a practical approach to:• Understanding the history and workings of government-based networks• Establishing multi-agency, cross boundary partnerships and making them work• Improving citizen engagementA Practical Guide to Earned Value Project Management
By Charles I. Budd PMP, Charlene M. Budd PhD, CPA, CMA, CFM, PMP. 2009
The Best Resource on Earned Value Management Just Got Better!This completely revised and updated guide to earned value (EV) project…
management is the go-to choice for both corporate and government professionals. A Practical Guide to Earned Value Project Management, Second Edition, first offers a general overview of basic project management best practices and then delves into detailed information on EV metrics and criteria, EV reporting mechanisms, and the 32 criteria of earned value management systems (EVMS) promulgated by the American National Standards Institute and the Electronic Industries Alliance and adopted by the Department of Defense.This second edition includes new material on:• EV metrics• Implementing EVMS• Government contracts• Time-based earned schedule metrics• Critical chain methodologiesThe Antideficiency Act Answer Book
By William G. Arnold CCFM-A, CCA. 2009
Avoid Violations of the Antideficiency Act!Antideficiency Act (ADA) violations within both the financial and audit communities are now at an…
all-time high. Violations often result from a lack of knowledge about what is and what is not permissible under the law. The Antideficiency Act Answer Book is an easy-to-understand question-and-answer tool that guides you through all the rules associated with the Antideficiency Act and helps you detect and report violations in a timely manner.• Covers all aspects of the Antideficiency Act, from its history to common violations, penalties for violation, and reporting requirements• Includes the tools you need to help avoid Antideficiency Act violations• Plus! Includes an analysis of all the ADA reports collected by the Government Accountability Office, summarized by agency, appropriation, amount, and type of violation.The Prompt Payment Act Answer Book
By William G. Arnold CDFM-A, CCA. 2009
Find the Answers You Need to Comply with the Prompt Payment Act!It can be challenging for federal agencies to comply…
with the Prompt Payment Act. Although the basic rules are simple, they can be difficult to interpret and apply properly — until now. Designed as a reference, The Prompt Payment Act Answer Book lays out the prompt payment rules in a question-and-answer format, enabling readers to find answers to hundreds of specific questions. Practitioners will find the information they need to get and stay in compliance with the Prompt Payment Act and will benefit from real-world examples they can apply in everyday operations.• Government payment personnel: Get advice on how to structure your processes to comply with prompt payment rules, avoid negative audit findings, and deal with contractor inquiries about interest entitlements• Auditors: Structure your prompt payment audits and pertinent information effectively• Contractors and vendors: Verify that your invoices are being handled properly, determine whether you are due interest penalties, and learn how to appeal improper payment amountsPlus! Two quantitative sections show you how to calculate payment due dates and interest penalties, and two quizzes help reinforce learning.Guide to Contract Pricing (with CD): Cost and Price Analysis for Contractors, Subcontractors, and Government Agencies
By John E. Murphy CPA, CPCM. 2009
Perform Contracting Successfully!This master reference — in its fifth edition — contains everything you need to know about government pricing…
rules and regulations in one easy-to-use volume.Guide to Contract Pricing: Cost and Price Analysis for Contractors, Subcontractors, and Government Agencies, Fifth Edition, explains how the government conducts business and walks you through every step of the contracting process. This fully updated edition includes a new chapter on the role of auditors in contract pricing as well as five new detailed appendices. A CD-ROM provides sample forms, templates, and tools to facilitate the cost and price analysis process.You'll be able to:+ Master the steps of the sealed bid process+ Improve your skills at evaluating bids, proposals, and quotations+ Perfect your ability to analyze direct and indirect labor costs+ Improve your chances for securing a fair and reasonable pricePast Performance Handbook: Applying Commercial Practices to Federal Procurement
By Joseph W Beausoleil. 2010
The Best Guide to Past Performance Evaluation in Government Contracting Just Got Better!The Past Performance Handbook has long been the…
resource contracting professionals have turned to for guidance on evaluating contractor performance and making award decisions in competitive acquisitions based on the evaluation results.Now this essential resource has been completely updated and revised to bring readers the most up-to-date information they need to conduct past performance evaluations. Past Performance Handbook: Applying Commercial Practices to Federal Procurement, Second Edition, not only includes a detailed explanation of the process of past performance evaluation, but also presents new approaches to standardizing assessment areas and rating scales, streamlining the source selection process, and ensuring that awards are made to the most qualified offerors.This thoroughly revised second edition offers:• Additional focus on the collaboration between the government and contractors in providing past performance information• Enhanced definitions of numerical scoring, adjectival ratings, color coding schema, and risk assessments — all consistent with the current guidelines issued by the Department of Defense and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP)• Updated citations from the Federal Acquisition Regulation, OFPP, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO)• Abridged GAO decisions that provide details for citations included in the text.Contracting officers and contractors working with the government will find value in every chapter of this updated edition.Achieving Project Management Success in the Federal Government
By Jonathan Weinstein Pmp, Timothy Jacques Pmp. 2010
Gain Valuable Insight into the Government's Project Management Best Practices!Although project management is not new to the federal government, the…
discipline has taken on renewed importance in the face of the ever-increasing size, complexity, and number of mission-critical projects being undertaken by every branch and agency. This book addresses the key facets of project management, from organization and structure to people and process. A variety of government entities share their best practices in areas including leadership, technology, teams, communication, methodology, and performance management.Based on research and interviews with a wide range of project managers, Achieving Project Management Success in the Federal Government presents a realistic cross section of the project management discipline in the largest single enterprise in the world—the U.S. federal government.Strategic Public Management: Best Practices from Government and Nonprofit Organizations
By Howard R. Balanoff, Warren Master. 2010
Real-life Solutions to the Challenges Facing Public Administrators!Complex management issues in the public sector can't be addressed with limited, short-term…
fixes. Strategic, well-conceived approaches are critical to meet your organization's long-term needs. Through expert advice and real-world examples, Strategic Public Management: Best Practices from Government and Nonprofit Organizations presents the solutions that today's public administrators are putting into practice to address a variety of challenges, including planning and managing core mission functions, integrating new technology, and pursuing measurable results.Nineteen contributors representing local and federal government, nonprofit organizations, and the academic world offer guidance, direction, and examples that focus on the many areas of concern to public sector professionals, including:• Program operations• Human capital issues• Risk management• Acquisition hurdles• IT solutions• Performance parametersThis critical resource is easy to read and navigate, and the expert viewpoints provide essential best practices for mid- and senior-level professionals. Tackle your organization's complex issues today by applying proven strategies!Understanding Government Contract Law
By Terrance M. O'Connor. 2007
A “back-to-basics” guide to government contract lawFinally! A plain-English presentation of the basic legal concepts of government contract law for…
professionals at any stage in their careers.Until now, anyone in the procurement field has had to trudge through dense and complex texts written in hard-to-follow “legalese” in their quest to understand procurement law. With Understanding Government Contract Law, they finally have a source of clear and concise explanations of the legal principles involved in government contract law, written by an authority on the subject.Part I of the book focuses on the unique problems facing each of the parties to a government contract – the contract officer and the contractor – and offers insight to the many roles played by the contract officer in the procurement process. Part II describes why and how the government contract is different from commercial contracts. Part III explores the ins and outs of a government contract lawsuit.The author presents key legal principles of government contract law by:• Stating a legal principle• Specifying where in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that principle is found• Offering the rationale, context, and any public policy behind the principle• Describing, with case law examples, situations where the government applied the law correctly and situations where the government came to that conclusion incorrectlyEssentials for Government Contract Negotiators
By Legette McIntyre. 2006
Learn to negotiate by applying business-savvy negotiation strategies and tactics, anticipating and countering the other side's strategies and tactics, and…
concluding and documenting the negotiation successfully. Essentials for Government Contract Negotiators focuses on the distinctive aspects of government negotiations, helping you hold your own in an actual, sit-down negotiation session with a skilled counterpart. With this book you will learn to:• Select and apply negotiation skills in a government-unique environment to achieve a true-best value result• Develop a negotiation plan, including your BATNA• Recognize less-than-ethical tactics and be prepared to counter them• Properly conclude and document the negotiation• Use acquisition histories to gather appropriate data• Manage challengesFacilitate better negotiation outcomesA Human Resources Framework for Public Sector
By Dixon Southworth Mpa. 2009
An Entirely New Way to Look at Human Resources in the Public SectorWhat makes a good worker? Why do some…
people naturally do well at their jobs while others struggle? These questions are at the heart of the human resource (HR) profession. And while there is no shortage of theories about how people achieve success, no one has explained the entire body of HR theories. Until now.In A Human Resources Framework for the Public Sector, Dixon Southworth offers a fresh, new perspective on HR management with the first comprehensive theoretical framework for work performance, tying human resource theories, concepts, and concerns to public administration. With the introduction of the Work Performance Framework (WPF), Southworth offers a roadmap for work performance in the nonprofit and public sectors that focuses on three fundamental objectives of HR programs and services: build human resource capacity, build performance, and build community.The Government Subcontractor's Guide to Terms and Conditions
By Kenneth R. Segel. 2008
Navigating Contract Terms and Conditions Just Got Easier!Organizations are at risk when contract terms and conditions are not fully understood.…
The Government Subcontractor's Guide to Terms and Conditions quickly guides you through the process of reviewing and negotiating contracts, identifying terms and conditions of concern, and mitigating potential risks. Author Kenneth Segel has tapped over 20 years of contract experience to write a handbook that walks even the most junior contracts administrator through the daunting task of reviewing and negotiating a government contractor's terms and conditions.This critical resource will help you• Determine what specific terms and conditions to address• Distinguish between a favorable and an unfavorable provision• Address potentially damaging provisions• Understand the potential economic impact of indemnification provisions• Apply risk management to address indemnification provisionsThe Government Subcontractor's Guide to Terms and Conditions will guide you through the inevitable challenges of the negotiation process. Put this updated resource to work in your organization today!Performance Budgeting (with CD): What Works, What Doesn't
By William G. Arnold CDFM-A, CCA. 2008
Improve Your Agency's Performance Budgets and Accountability ReportsPerformance Budgeting: What Works, What Doesn't is a must-have resource for government officials…
implementing performance budgeting within their organizations. The author examines performance budgets and accountability reports from a cross-section of federal agencies and offers an objective critique of both their form and content. Examples of the best—and the worst—federal performance budgeting efforts offer insights and lessons for agency officials charged with determining the best performance budgeting techniques to put into practice. Readers will benefit from reviewing examples of other organizations' work and will learn how to use evaluation tools to apply performance budgeting techniques to their own organizations.Understand the evolution of performance budgeting and its inherent advantagesExamine the performance budgets and results for eleven federal agenciesBenchmark against the best agency submissions, and avoid the pitfalls of poor budgets and accountability reportsIdentify the attributes of good performance measures and learn how to develop themBonus! Includes a CD-ROM with the latest performance and accountability reports for all 24 CFO agencies.Branding for the Public Sector
By Paul Temporal. 2015
How to apply for-profit marketing strategies to non-profitorganizationsBranding for the Public Sector presents powerful and effectivebranding strategies for the public…
sector illustrated through casestudies and examples. The book covers branding architecture, brandvision, market research, brand perception, engagement,communication, managing brand change and much more. Additionally,the book highlights the future of public sector branding and howorganizations in the public sector may be a key driver of economicgrowth and prosperity through the twenty-first century. Brandingfor the Public Sector offers expert guidance for managers andleaders who want to build powerful, influential brands in thepublic sector.* Presents strategies and actions for building a powerful,memorable public sector brand* Explains why the public sector will be the next huge growthsector in branding* Explores the competencies needed to successfully manage apublic sector brandEasy Hiking Around Vancouver
By Jean Cousins. 1990
A guide to the most beautiful short and easy hikes around VancouverNow in its seventh edition, Easy Hiking Around Vancouver…
is the indespensable guide to exploring Vancouver's beautiful wilderness. Featuring sixty-eight superb hikes through forests, up hills and along rivers, many within an hour's reach of downtown Vancouver, this updated and expanded edition once again provides full descriptions of trails and nature highlights, easy-to-follow maps, atmospheric photos and helpful indexes indicating duration and difficulty.Including nineteen new circuits, this perennially popular guide also includes hikes that can be reached by public transit, those situated close by public campgrounds and those that are wheelchair accessible. And, for the first time, Easy Hiking Around Vancouver features a hike on Galiano Island as well as a hike on a portion of the new Sea to Sky Trail along Howe Sound. Written for both novices and experienced hikers, this well-loved guide is a no-excuses introduction to exploring Vancouver's outdoor world.