The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (SSTR) Extension Act of 2022 was enacted into law on September 30. The Act reauthorizes the SBIR/STTR programs until 2025. The...more
In October 2020, we wrote about a memorandum issued by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), John Ratcliffe, that waived the requirement that Department of Defense (DOD) contractors comply with Part B of Section 889 of...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
SBA’s Proposed Rule Alters the Landscape for Size and Status Protests -
On September 9, 2022, the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule (the Rule) making substantial changes to the...more
9/29/2022
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HUBZone ,
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On September 22, the Senate passed the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Extension Act of 2022. As it heads to the House of Representatives, government contractors in...more
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT -
Recent Decision May Result in Significant Increase in Personnel Costs and Back Wage Liability for Companies Doing Work in Maryland -
On July 13, 2022, Maryland’s highest court issued a wide-reaching...more
7/22/2022
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Cybersecurity ,
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Maryland ,
New Legislation ,
Wages
As government contractors are all too aware, the transition from DUNS numbers to the SAM assigned Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is causing a myriad of problems, which are jeopardizing contractor payments, awards, and ability...more
This is the fifth episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Cy Alba and Dave Shafer, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts and Business & Transactions groups,...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
Federal News Network Quotes PilieroMazza’s Cy Alba on Re-Release of Polaris RFP -
Cy Alba, a partner in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group, recently discussed the re-release of the Polaris...more
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
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
GSA Seeks Feedback on Potential Changes to Polaris Joint Ventures -
On May 13, 2022, the General Services Administration (GSA) published draft proposed changes to the Polaris Government-Wide...more
If you’re pursuing government contracts or seeking new skills and knowledge, acquiring another contractor could be the quickest path to achieving these goals. For buyers, it is absolutely essential to know the latest and...more
On May 13, 2022, the General Services Administration (GSA) published draft proposed changes to the Polaris Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). Specifically, the agency is proposing to revise Section L.5.1.3.1 of the...more
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SBA Requests Comments on Potential Change in Size Standard for Resellers -
On April 26, 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a proposed rule regarding its small business size...more
5/9/2022
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GAO ,
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Healthcare Workers ,
Independent Contractors ,
Misclassification ,
NASA ,
SBA
By the end of May, the General Services Administration (GSA) will issue a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) modification that will open all special item numbers to the GSA Springboard program. As a result, joint ventures will be...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
SBA Increases Its Size Standards, Opening More Opportunities for Winning Government Contracts -
The long-awaited increase to size standards by the Small Business Administration (SBA) has arrived....more
4/14/2022
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
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General Services Administration (GSA) ,
SBA ,
Sick Leave ,
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GSA’s Polaris RFPs are on pause after the agency received comments regarding the evaluation of joint ventures. GSA is now assessing whether changes are required to the RFPs and is temporarily pausing the RFPs until further...more
A well-shaped bidding strategy is key to winning federal contracts, and securing a major contract creates an ongoing growth opportunity for your business. But to get in the game and win, you must know the rules. There are...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
OHA Confirms M&A-Related Recertification Won’t Impact Contractors’ Eligibility Under Pre-Existing Contracts -
For small businesses, navigating the recertification rules promulgated by the Small...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
GSA Releases Polaris Q&A Signaling Key Changes in Upcoming RFPs, -
GSA recently released a Q&A in anticipation of the first two Polaris Requests for Proposals (RFPs). GSA anticipates the RFPs for...more
4/1/2022
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
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Federal Contractors ,
Fraud ,
GAO ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
HUBZone ,
OFCCP ,
OSHA
Whether you decided to sell your company or just considering the possibility, put your business in the strongest position for sale by preparing now. As a government contractor, you’ll face unique considerations that if...more
GSA recently released a Q&A in anticipation of the first two Polaris Requests for Proposals (RFPs). GSA anticipates the RFPs for Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses will be released soon, while those for the...more
A well-shaped bidding strategy is key to winning federal contracts, and securing a major contract creates an ongoing growth opportunity for your business. But to get in the game and win, you must know the rules. There are...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
Biden Signs PRICE Act to Reform Federal Procurement and Help Small Business Contractors, March 9, 2022, Cy Alba President Biden recently signed the PRICE Act (Promoting Rigorous and Innovative Cost...more
3/21/2022
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Veterans Affairs ,
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General Services Administration (GSA) ,
NASA ,
SBA ,
Small Business
If you’re pursuing government contracts or seeking new skills and knowledge, acquiring another contractor could be the quickest path to achieving these goals. For buyers, it is absolutely essential to know the latest and most...more
Whether you decided to sell your company or just considering the possibility, put your business in the strongest position for sale by preparing now. As a government contractor, you’ll face unique considerations that if...more