Solution:
In the federal sector, large prime contractors need to
supplement their current business intelligence with new information
regarding competition and federal contract awards, in real time.
Using Fedmine contractors can receive real-time alerts on contracts
awarded to their competition, protests filed by or against a
vendor, task order modifications issued, funding de-obligations and
even debarments for companies you track within Fedmine! And what's
more, you can even track all your subcontractors and see who else
they are subbing to. Fedmine gives large prime contractors, systems
integrators, and channel vendors the competitive intelligence and
supporting federal data for identifying partnering opportunities
with small business prime contractors in closely aligned niche
markets.
Performance bonds.
- (a) Performance bonds may be required for contracts
exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold when necessary to
protect the Government’s interest. The following situations may
warrant a performance bond:
- (1) Government property or funds are to be provided to
the contractor for use in performing the contract or as partial
compensation (as in retention of salvaged material).
- (2) A contractor sells assets to or merges with another
concern, and the Government, after recognizing the latter concern
as the successor in interest, desires assurance that it is
financially capable.
- (3) Substantial progress payments are made before
delivery of end items starts.
- (4) Contracts are for dismantling, demolition, or
removal of improvements.
- (b) The Government may require additional performance
bond protection when a contract price is increased.
- (c) The contracting officer must determine the
contractor’s responsibility even though a bond has been or can be
obtained.
Payment bonds.
- (a) A payment bond is required only when a performance
bond is required, and if the use of payment bond is in the
Government’s interest.
- (b) When a contract price is increased, the Government
may require additional bond protection in an amount adequate to
protect suppliers of labor and material.