Questions tagged contracting-officer

Contracting officer: 5 questions across all categories.

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QuestionWhat is a MIPR, and why did the contracting officer say my order is waiting on one?

I'm looking for some help understanding this MIPR thing. My shop provides specialized training for first responders, NAICS 611430. An Army unit gave...

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Marcus T.Verified vendorasked 1d ago

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QuestionFrom the buyer side: what happens in the office when a debrief request lands?

When a debrief request landed on my desk, it always triggered a scramble. I was the contracting officer for a federal agency, handling services...

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Dana K.asked 6d ago

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AnsweredWhat is a contracting officer allowed to tell me, and when is it OK to email them?

A contracting officer's communication with offerors during an active solicitation is governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR),...

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Priya S.Verified vendorasked 6d ago

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AnsweredWhat is CPARS, and how does a company with one small contract get its first rating?

The contracting officer's statement that CPARS ratings are only for larger contracts is incorrect. A CPARS past performance evaluation is required...

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Luis A.Verified vendorasked 6d ago

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AnsweredWhat is the micro-purchase threshold, and how do I get those card buys from a base nearby?

The micro-purchase threshold is the dollar amount below which agencies can make purchases without soliciting competitive quotations, and it is set by...

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Keisha W.Verified vendorasked 6d ago