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How SBA's Proposed Size, Status Recertifications Rule Could Impact Small Business M&A

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Aug. 23, 2024, issued a Proposed Rule that significantly changes the effect of recertifications of size and socioeconomic status under set-aside contracts following a merger or...more

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The Company You Keep: FCA Investigations of 8(a) Program Contractors

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Federal government contracts are routinely awarded to companies supplying goods and services to U.S. government agencies. According to the Government Accountability Office, in 2023, the federal government committed about $759...more

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Small Business Subcontracting Plans: Do Lessors Need Them, and What Do They Do?

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First-time landlords to the government are often overwhelmed by the number of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) clauses included in government leases. The compliance...more

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FAR Council Proposes Changes to Harmonize Procurement and Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment Rules

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WHAT: On January 9, 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council published a proposed rule to amend the FAR to improve consistency between the procurement and nonprocurement rules on suspension and debarment. The...more

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The FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: What Government Contractors Should Know

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The Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes numerous provisions relevant to government contractors in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, supply chain concerns related to...more

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Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | September 2023 Issue 18

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Welcome to Jenner & Block’s Government Contracts Legal Round‑Up, a biweekly update on important government contracts developments. This update offers brief summaries of key developments for government contracts legal,...more

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SBA 8(a) Program Regulatory Changes: Follow-On Contracts

On April 27th, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a final rule making changes to the regulations governing the 8(a) program. This final rule is SBA’s implementation of the proposed rules issued by the...more

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[Webinar] Partnering to Win: Teaming, Subcontracting, Joint Ventures, and Mentor-Protégé Agreements - May 23rd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm...

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The unique regulatory landscape of government contracting makes it difficult for new or commercial businesses to enter the space and win prime contracts. Fortunately, the government has created several programs to assist...more

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Federal Circuit Clarifies Bid Protest Jurisdiction Over SBA Size Determinations

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While it is well settled that the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (the Claims Court) lacks bid protest jurisdiction over the majority of task or delivery order awards, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently...more

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Congress Passes FY2023 NDAA and Implements Significant Changes to Federal Procurement Policy

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Congress recently passed the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing $858 billion in defense spending and implementing some significant changes to federal procurement policy. The bill will now be sent to...more

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SBA Proposes Revisions to Ownership and Control Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program

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As PilieroMazza noted recently here, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a major proposed rulemaking that will impact government contractors, primarily those that are participants in the 8(a) Business Development...more

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House Passes Bill Increasing Importance of Subcontracting Plan Performance as an Evaluation Factor

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On June 8, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill, referred to as H.R. 7694, “Strengthening Subcontracting for Small Businesses Act of 2022” (the Bill). The Bill seeks to amend the Small Business Act by...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– June 2022

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Small Business Set Asides Now Allowed Outside the U.S.: What You Need to Know - Effective May 26, 2022, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) gives contracting officers the discretion to apply the Small Business...more

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2022 NDAA: Important Considerations for Government Contractors

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Considered one of the few “must pass” pieces of legislation, Congress uses the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to shape federal procurement policy. Each year, the NDAA contains provisions prohibiting certain...more

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What Government Contractors Need to Know About the Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA

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On December 15, 2021, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA or Act) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, which President Biden is expected to sign into law soon. As usual, the NDAA contains numerous provisions...more

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Biden Administration: The First 100 Days and Key Developments to Watch

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President Biden kicked off his administration with an agenda and a flurry of executive orders that will affect government contractors during his administration and potentially longer. The areas of focus impact many aspects of...more

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[Webinar] Biden Administration: The First 100 Days and Key Developments to Watch - August 24th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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President Biden kicked off his administration with an agenda and a flurry of executive orders that will affect government contractors during his administration and potentially longer. The areas of focus impact many aspects of...more

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Don’t Wait Too Long to Bring Your Protest or You’ll Miss Your Opportunity!

Pre-award protests can be tricky. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has jurisdiction to hear timely bid protests by interested parties regarding violations of procurement law or regulation. Under GAO rules, a...more

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SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs: Key Changes for Government Contractors

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SBA recently issued a final rule that will impact joint ventures, the mentor protégé program, the 8(a) program, and much more. PilieroMazza believes the final rule will largely simplify procedures for small businesses...more

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[Webinar] SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs: Key Changes for Government Contractors - October 28th, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET

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SBA recently issued a final rule that will impact joint ventures, the mentor protégé program, the 8(a) program, and much more. PilieroMazza believes the final rule will largely simplify procedures for small businesses...more

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Williams Mullen's COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Part II – Doing Business With the Commonwealth of Virginia

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In the second installment of the “Doing Business With the Commonwealth of Virginia” video series, the Hon. David Albo, chair of the Government Relations Group; Elizabeth Rafferty,* Director of Government Relations; and Bob...more

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Shoot for the STARS: Q&A with SBA’s John Klein on GSA's 8(a) STARS III RFP

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GSA’s $50 billion 8(a) STARS III RFP is galvanizing the government contracting community. With proposals due August 19, 2020, understanding the RFP is critical to submitting a winning proposal. On August 3, 2020, at 2:00 PM...more

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Understanding and Avoiding Affiliation Under Small Business Contracting Programs

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SBA’s affiliation rules are a key component of eligibility for all small business federal procurement programs. Indeed, whether two firms are affiliated can make the difference between winning or losing a protest and a...more

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures Afford Agencies a Lot of Latitude

Not being included, or being purposely excluded, may remind some of adolescence, and may remind others of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) simplified acquisition procedures....more

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OHA Decision Highlights the Perils of Mixing Business with Family

A cornerstone of the Small Business Administration (SBA) size regulations is that a business’s size is determined by measuring its size in addition to the size of its affiliates....more

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