GSA Transactional Rule Pilot Program – Understanding the Seismic Shift
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 08.29.16
The GSA’s Transactional Data Rule Pilot Program has been rolled out for certain schedules, but many questions remain for contractors, including the logistical challenges related to the monthly compilation of data, the ability of GSA contracting officers to compare products and services accurately as the agency moves from commercial pricing to horizontal pricing analysis, and the areas of potential liability under this new program. This article by C&M attorneys, published in Bloomberg BNA, provides a detailed explanation of the new rule and practical considerations for government contractors.
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Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.18.24
GSA Clarifies Permissibility of Upfront Payments for Software-as-a-Service Offerings
On March 15, 2024, the General Services Administration (GSA) issued Acquisition Letter MV-2024-01 providing guidance to GSA contracting officers on the use of upfront payments for acquisitions of cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Specifically, this acquisition letter clarifies that despite statutory prohibitions against the use of “advance” payments outside of narrowly-prescribed circumstances, upfront payments for SaaS licenses do not constitute an “advance” payment subject to these restrictions when made under the following conditions:
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Navigating the AI Intellectual Property Maze - Key Points From Congressional Hearing
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Making the EU Courts More Efficient for Trade-Related Decisions
