"The single most important ingredient in the recipe for success is 'Transparency, because transparency builds trust." — Denise Morrison.
Our Process in Contracting
- **Identifying Contracts:**
- We meticulously assess contract opportunities, ensuring alignment with our capabilities and ethical standards.
- **Benefit:** Promotes competition and ensures fairness in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) which mandates the use of competitive procedures in soliciting offers.
- **Communicating with Vendors:**
- We engage with potential vendors openly and transparently, clearly communicating our requirements and expectations.
- **Benefit:** Upholds FAR 15.201, which emphasizes the importance of conducting exchanges with vendors to promote mutual understanding and improve the quality of proposals.
- **Finding Best Quality at Best Price:**
- We conduct thorough evaluations to identify vendors offering the best combination of quality and price, striving for mutual benefit.
- **Benefit:** Complies with FAR 15.304, which requires contracting officers to consider both price and non-price factors to ensure the best value for the government.
- **Honest Communication:**
- We maintain honesty and integrity in all interactions with vendors, clients, and partners, disclosing our intent to resell or subcontract when appropriate.
- **Benefit:** Aligns with FAR 3.101-1, which mandates ethical behavior and integrity in all government contractor relationships.
- **Preparing Proposal:**
- We prepare detailed and accurate proposals, outlining our approach, capabilities, and pricing transparently.
- **Benefit:** Supports FAR 15.408, which requires contractors to submit proposals that are complete, accurate, and current to enable effective evaluation by the government.
- **Legal and Financial Review:**
- We engage external attorneys and accountants to review contracts, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and economic standards.
- **Benefit:** Consistent with FAR 15.404-1, which emphasizes the importance of conducting cost and price analyses to ensure that proposed prices are fair and reasonable.
- **Maintaining Diligence in Oversight:**
- We maintain diligent oversight throughout the contract lifecycle, monitoring progress and addressing any issues promptly.
- **Benefit:** Supports FAR 42.302, which requires contractors to maintain effective contract administration to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and delivery of quality products/services.
- **Maintaining Positive Relationships:**
- We prioritize maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved, fostering collaboration and trust.
- **Benefit:** Promotes the spirit of FAR 3.103, which encourages open communication and cooperation between contractors and the government to achieve mutual goals.
This process not only ensures compliance with FAR but also promotes fair, transparent, and ethical practices in government contracting, ultimately benefiting both government agencies and companies involved.
Reginald Ferguson Aaron Hughes Cedric Hughes
Tel: 440-444-8784 Tel: 216-762-2488 Tel: 216-418-5778
email: hughesservicesunlimtedcle@gmail.com email: hsucleve@gmail.com