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4 ways to avoid suspension or debarment on federal contracts

August 21, 2017 By Andrew Smith

The U.S. government appropriated $120 billion for federal construction spending in 2017, covering a range of projects from the construction of a new Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters to building agricultural research facilities, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. President Donald Trump’s 2018 budget proposal, even with its cuts to key federal spending programs and new funds for a U.S.–Mexico border wall, calls for roughly the same level of investment.

Because of the potential for a big payoff, some companies have elected to become experts in the federal contracting field, making it the focal point of their business plans. Other contractors, like international design, engineering and construction firm AECOM, have set up specialized business units to take advantage of government contracting opportunities.

Keep reading this article at: http://www.constructiondive.com/news/the-dotted-line-4-ways-to-avoid-suspension-or-debarment-on-federal-contrac/448789/

 

Filed Under: Contracting Tips Tagged With: AGC, Buy American, compliance, construction, crisis management, debarment, FAR, GSA, set-aside, suspension

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