Can Contractors Recover Damages for Arbitrary CPAR Ratings? The ASBCA Weighs In -
Every seasoned government contractor knows the weight a negative Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) can carry. A blemish in the...more
Protect Small Business Opportunities: The “Rule of Two” Faces Potential Elimination -
The federal government is actively trying to reduce its size and deregulate agencies across the Executive Branch. As noted in a...more
When faced with the prospect of appealing an adverse decision from a contracting officer, government contractors may wonder whether it’s possible to prioritize costs, performance ratings, and future prospective contracts...more
SCOTUS Greenlights Release of Foreign Aid Funds to Government Contractors -
On March 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) upheld a federal judge’s order directing the government to pay nearly $2 Billion to...more
On March 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) upheld a federal judge’s order directing the government to pay nearly $2 Billion to federal contractors for completed foreign aid work. This client alert identifies...more
Trump’s Executive Order on DOGE Cost Efficiency: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors -
On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Cost...more
On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Cost Efficiency Initiative (Order). The Order seeks to transform federal spending on contracts,...more
December 2024: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors -
Once again, the specter of a government shutdown looms over the federal contracting community. The federal government is set...more
The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) recently released its 2024 Annual Report (the Report), providing updates on personnel, decision statistics, and other important developments. The CBCA’s role in resolving...more
On September 4, 2024, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a proposed rule to update regulations related to other transaction (OT) agreements[1] to implement congressional changes in the statutory authority for prototype...more