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0 threads0 postsBefore You Register, Before You Post
Read this first. Guidelines for asking good questions and getting useful answers.
3 threads15 posts3y agoTerms of Use
Terms of use for the WIFCON community.
0 threads0 postsContracting Forum
The original WIFCON forum — general discussion of federal contracting practice.
3 threads30 posts6mo agoFor Beginners Only
New to the federal contracting world? Ask anything here.
3 threads42 posts1y agoQ&A
Quick technical questions on the FAR, agency supplements, and procurement procedure.
0 threads0 postsCommentary, Opinions, Debates
Longer-form discussion and policy debate.
0 threads0 postsRecommended Reading
Books, articles, and resources worth your time.
3 threads24 posts1y agoContracting Workforce
Hiring, training, careers, certifications — the people side of federal contracting.
3 threads41 posts1mo agoContract Award Process
Solicitations, source selection, evaluation, protest, and award.
3 threads19 posts1y agoContract Pricing including CAS & Allowable Costs
Pricing strategy, cost accounting standards, allowable costs, audit.
3 threads23 posts1y agoContract Administration
Post-award contract management — mods, claims, terminations.
3 threads26 posts11mo agoSchedules, GWACs, MACs, IDIQs
GSA Schedules, governmentwide acquisition contracts, multiple-award contracts, IDIQs.
3 threads29 posts1y agoSubcontracts & Subcontract Management
Subcontracting, flow-downs, payment, and management of subs.
3 threads45 posts1y agoSmall Business Socioeconomic Programs
8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and other socioeconomic programs.
3 threads15 posts2y agoProposed Law & Regulations / Legal Decisions
Pending FAR/DFARS changes, statutes, and notable court / board decisions.
3 threads35 posts1y agoAbout the Regulations
Discussion of the FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements themselves.
3 threads21 posts10mo agoCOVID-19 and Its Effect on Contracting
Pandemic-era discussion archive.
3 threads28 posts6y agoWhat Happened
Looking back — analysis of contracts and decisions that shaped the field.
3 threads29 posts1y agoThe Good, The Bad, The Ugly
War stories from the trenches of federal contracting.
3 threads8 posts1y agoPolls
Community polls.
1 threads2 posts9y agoWIFCON Podcast
Episodes of the WIFCON Podcast.
0 threads0 postsWIFCON Podcasts
Long-running WIFCON podcast series.
2 threads29 posts7mo ago