A government agency’s evaluation of an offeror’s past performance can often be the difference between winning or losing a government contract. And, for better or worse, agencies are given broad discretion in how they evaluate...more
State-by-State Business Reopening Guidance -
To help track reopening differences across each state and provide the latest guidance and information to employers, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has launched an interactive map...more
A government agency’s evaluation of an offeror’s past performance can often be the difference between winning or losing a government contract. And, for better or worse, agencies are given broad discretion in how they evaluate...more
As we recently wrote, the FAR Council published a final rule (Rule) on February 27, 2020 that amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to capture regulatory changes made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in...more
CLIENT ALERT: FAR Council Changes Rules Regarding Small Business Rerepresentation / Recertification and Multiple Award Contracts -
On February 27, 2020, the FAR Council published a final rule that amends the Federal...more
3/6/2020
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Buy American and Hire American ,
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Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
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General Services Administration (GSA) ,
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SBA ,
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USAID ,
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On February 27, 2020, the FAR Council published a final rule (Rule) that amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2013. See 78 Fed....more
Dear Ms. Fernandez -
We are writing to submit comments on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) above-referenced proposed rule on amendments to its regulations to merge the 8(a) Business Development Program...more
Dear Ms. Fernandez -
We are writing to submit comments on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) above-referenced proposed rule on amendments to its regulations to merge the 8(a) Business Development Program...more
2/3/2020
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Business Development ,
Comment Period ,
Federal Contractors ,
Joint Venture ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
Multiple Award Contracts ,
NAICS ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Procurement Policies ,
SBA ,
Small Business
On Nov. 29, the Small Business Administration issued a final rule that will implement several provisions of the National Defense Authorization Acts of 2016 and 2017 and of the “RISE Act” of 2015, as well as other clarifying...more
12/20/2019
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Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Final Rules ,
Multiple Award Contracts ,
NDAA ,
Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) ,
SBA ,
Set-Aside Contracts ,
Small Business ,
Subcontractors
A government contractor’s past performance can spell the difference between proposal rejection and contract award, and agencies are given broad discretion in how they evaluate past performance. It is critical that companies...more
CLIENT ALERT: SBA to Enact Significant Changes to Small Business Regulations Before 2020: Everything You Need to Know -
On November 29, 2019, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule that will...more
12/12/2019
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
NDAA ,
OFCCP ,
OIG ,
Proposed Rules ,
SBA ,
SDVOSB ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Runway Extension Act
Client Alert: SBA to Enact Significant Changes to Small Business Regulations Before 2020: Everything You Need to Know -
On November 29, 2019, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule that will...more
12/4/2019
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COFC ,
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Final Rules ,
GAO ,
Healthcare ,
HUBZone ,
NDAA ,
OFCCP ,
OMB ,
Price-Fixing ,
SBA ,
Small Business
On November 12-13, 2019, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) hosted its 5th Annual Mentor Protégé Conference where SBA’s John Klein, Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law, answered questions from the audience...more
Client Alert: This Just In! SBA’s Implementation of HUBZone Changes and Small Business Runway Extension Act Coming Soon -
On November 12-13, 2019, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) hosted its 5th Annual Mentor...more
11/15/2019
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Contract Disputes Act ,
Cybersecurity ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
DOJ Strike Force ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Procurement Systems ,
GAO ,
HUBZone ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
National Security ,
OIG ,
SBA ,
Small Business
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS & ADVISORY SERVICES -
CLIENT ALERT: SBA to Increase Size Standards with Inflationary Adjustment, July 17, 2019 -
On July 18, 2019, SBA issued an interim final rule increasing the receipts-based...more
7/24/2019
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CPARS ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
DFARS ,
EEO-1 ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Executive Orders ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Mergers ,
Pay Data ,
SBA ,
Trump Administration
On July 18, 2019, the Professional Services Council hosted an important event covering Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (“CPARS”) trends, their impact on contractor past performance ratings, and the...more
As any experienced government contractor knows, poor performance under a federal contract can have significant consequences.
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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS LAW -
Department of Defense – The DoD extended the comment period on a proposed rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to implement sections of the National Defense...more
6/3/2019
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Comment Period ,
CPARS ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Pilot Programs ,
OMB
As any experienced government contractor knows, poor performance under a federal contract can have significant consequences. Not only can it lead to contract termination and damages, but it can also affect a contractor’s...more
Published by Set-Aside Alert: The Small Business Administration's regulations require a concern to recertify its small business and/or socio-economic size status (1) within 30 days of an approved contract novation; (2) within...more
HEARING ON THE SMALL BUSINESS RUNWAY EXTENSION ACT -
PilieroMazza’s Megan Connor testified at the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure’s hearing on March 26, 2019, concerning the...more
4/8/2019
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Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Department of Veterans Affairs ,
DFARS ,
EEO-1 ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Procurement Systems ,
Franchises ,
Joint Employers ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Proposed Rules ,
SBA ,
SBIRs ,
SDVOSB ,
Small Business ,
Staffing Agencies ,
STTR ,
Suspensions & Debarments ,
Veterans Administration ,
VOSB ,
Wage and Hour
Nearly three years ago, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued a final rule that standardized the limitations on subcontracting and the non-manufacturer rule (“NMR”) that apply to small business concerns,...more
HEARING ON THE SMALL BUSINESS RUNWAY EXTENSION ACT -
The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure is holding a hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., concerning the implementation of...more
3/25/2019
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Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
FBI ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
H-1B ,
Highly Compensated Employees ,
OFCCP ,
OIG ,
OMB ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Wage and Hour
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) regulations require a concern to recertify its socio-economic (e.g., SDVO SBC, HUBZone, WOSB/EDWOSB) and/or small business size status (1) within 30 days of an approved...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING -
A former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Facility Chief pleaded guilty to receiving illegal gratuities. Steven Eric Kremer, a former Chief of the Range and Mission Management...more
12/17/2018
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Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Government Shutdown ,
NASA ,
NDAA ,
NLRB ,
Pending Legislation ,
Proxy Advisors ,
SBA ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Small Business ,
Subcontractors ,
Trump Administration