In August, SBA proposed new rules on a wide range of topics. Some of the proposed rules, like the significant changes to the recertification rules that we blogged about, have been getting most of the headlines so far. The...more
Once again, the specter of a government shutdown looms over the federal contracting community. The federal government is set to run out of funding on September 30 and tensions in the House are making it ever more likely that...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
Veterans Affairs Imposes Increased Cybersecurity Rules on Government Contractors -
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a final rule, effective February 24, 2023, amending the...more
3/2/2023
/ Cybersecurity ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Department of Veterans Affairs ,
DFARS ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
NASA ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
SBA ,
Subcontractors
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
/ Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Department of Veterans Affairs ,
EEO-1 ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
HUBZone ,
National Security Agency (NSA) ,
OFCCP ,
SBA ,
SDVOSB ,
Small Business ,
Subcontractors ,
WOSB
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
As of this writing, and in the absence of a continuing resolution being enacted by Congress, there will be a shutdown of most government operations on October 1, 2021. It is not clear whether the House and the Senate will be...more
The Department of Defense’s (DOD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements are coming, impacting DOD contractors big and small. This important new certification, if responded to proactively, will help...more
9/3/2020
/ Bid Protests ,
Certification Requirements ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Information Technology ,
Joint Venture ,
Native American Issues ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Subcontractors ,
Webinars
Now that DOD has released the final version of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) guidelines, all contractors that work directly or indirectly on Department of Defense (DOD) contracts should be preparing to...more
3/3/2020
/ Acquisitions ,
Bid Protests ,
Certification Requirements ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Defense Contracts ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Due Diligence ,
Federal Contractors ,
Information Technology ,
Joint Venture ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
Mergers ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Subcontractors ,
Webinars
One of the most overlooked compliance requirements for set-aside contracts are the limitations on subcontracting. Don’t take my word for it—GAO has noted in several reports that contracting officers generally do not monitor...more
“Prevention Is Priceless: FCA Protection in the Healthcare Industry” is the fourth episode of "Ex Rel. Radio," our multi-part series on the False Claims Act. In this episode, PilieroMazza Counsel Michelle Litteken joins our...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING -
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a series of workshops geared to help Native American small business communities with technical assistance and business development. The SBA will...more
2/11/2019
/ Buy America ,
Criminal Convictions ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
EEO-1 ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Pilot Programs ,
Fraud ,
Joint Venture ,
Native American Issues ,
Proposed Legislation ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Subcontractors ,
Title VII ,
Transgender ,
Unpaid Wages ,
US Army Corps of Engineers ,
Veterans' Benefits
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE -
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Amendments Related to Sources of Electronic Parts -
The Department of Defense (DoD) is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition...more
5/7/2018
/ Audits ,
Bid Protests ,
Cyber Threats ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
DFARS ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
GAO ,
Liquidated Damages ,
NASA ,
Paid Sick Leave Act ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Subcontractors ,
Verification Requirements
Today, SBA issued its final rule to implement provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013, which pertains to the limitations on subcontracting (“LOS”) applicable to small business set-aside contracts,...more
Agenda -
- Contractor Responsibilities
- Compliance with Subcontracting Requirements
- Common Compliance Issues
- Helpful Tips to Handle SBA Reviews
- Upcoming Developments
...more
After subcontracting plan reports are due in October, SBA starts sending out letters to the firms selected for a compliance review. These letters start going out late in the year, with the compliance reviews scheduled for...more
Dear Ms. Fernandez:
We are writing to submit comments on the above-referenced Proposed Rule, issued October 6, 2015, 80 Fed. Reg. 60,300, to amend the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) regulations pertaining...more
It is the end of the federal government’s fiscal year and ‘tis the season for protests. Protest lawyers are sharpening their keyboards. And some unfortunate small businesses are about to lose a hard-won contract due to a...more
In this presentation:
- Termination for Convenience (“T4C’)
- Termination for Default (“T4D”)
- T4C vs. T4D at a glance
- Brief overview of termination appeals
- Q & A
ms...more
OVERVIEW -
- Overview of requests for equitable adjustment (“REAs”) and Claims
- Considerations and tips for REAs and Claims
- Subcontractor Claims
- Brief overview of the Claims appeal process...more
The FAR requires most large business contractors to have a plan approved by the government to subcontract a certain amount of their work to the various types of small business contractors (i.e., SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, etc.). In...more
In this presentation:
- Subcontracting plan requirements
- Relevant provisions for small businesses
- Understanding the SBA review process
- Best practices for a successful subcontracting...more
Re: RIN: 3245-AG58, Comments on Proposed Rule Small Business Government Contracting and National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 Amendments -
Dear Ms. Fernandez:
We are writing to submit comments...more
In This Presentation:
- Two new proposed rules from SBA:
- Mentor-protégé program for all small businesses
- Limitations on subcontracting
- Both rulemakings contain many other proposals that...more
In this presentation:
- New Final Rules
- Presumed Loss
- Subcontracting
- Multiple Award Contracts
- Coming Attractions
- Performance of Work Requirements
-...more
After a gut-wrenching loss on Monday Night Football several years ago, former Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Dennis Green, speaking about the victorious Chicago Bears, famously ranted: “They are who we thought they were. And...more