Trials and Trib(e)ulations: SBA Seeks Tribal Consultation on Eligibility, Funding, and Contract Competition -
Government contractors who are members of a tribal nation should be aware of the meetings listed below and a...more
Many solicitations for government contracts provide prospective contractors with the opportunity to ask questions. In some instances, the government’s answers to those questions create additional questions. When that’s the...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
Federal Court Prohibits SBA’s Use of Rebuttable Presumption for 8(a) Program -
On July 19, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee issued an important decision where...more
7/27/2023
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Small Business
In a recent decision, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found the General Services Administration (GSA) improperly awarded a lease to a firm whose proposal failed to comply with a material solicitation...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
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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
In response to rising costs for government contractors amid skyrocketing inflation, the General Services Administration (GSA) is temporarily suspending the enforcement of many limitations contained in several Economic Price...more
LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION -
Watch Your Step: Avoiding False Claims Act Violations from Limitations in Subcontracting and Performance of Work Requirements -
Members of the government contracting community are...more
9/24/2021
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