Skyrocketing inflation continues to be among the top concerns facing government contractors. To address the problem, Congress authorized the Department of Defense to provide relief for cost increases caused by inflation and...more
The adage that “you can’t fight City Hall” does not apply to federal government contractors. The Contract Disputes Act (CDA) provides the framework governing contract disputes between contractors and the government. Knowing...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
Inflation Relief Is Coming for DOD Contractors -
As PilieroMazza has reported, rising costs due to inflation have been one of the most significant issues facing contractors with fixed-price...more
12/19/2022
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As PilieroMazza has reported, rising costs due to inflation have been one of the most significant issues facing contractors with fixed-price contracts for the past year. Although the Department of Defense (DOD) and General...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
Overcoming the Inflation Crisis: The Ins-and-Outs of Extraordinary Contractual Relief for Government Contractors -
An all-but-forgotten remedy in government contracting, Extraordinary Contractual...more
10/20/2022
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Export Controls ,
Federal Contractors ,
Independent Contractors ,
NLRB ,
Price Inflation ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Unfair Labor Practices ,
Veterans
An all but forgotten remedy in government contracting, Extraordinary Contractual Relief (ECR), is in the midst of a potential resurgence due to the Department of Defense’s (DOD) most recent memorandum on inflation entitled...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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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Department of Veterans Affairs ,
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HUBZone ,
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Inflation continues to be among the top problems facing government contractors, as it continues to rise and contractor’s resources to address the problem become depleted. Even falling gas prices is not enough to curb the...more
The well-worn adage that “you can’t fight City Hall” does not apply to federal government contractors. The Contract Disputes Act (CDA) provides the statutory framework governing contract disputes between contractors and the...more
Like most industries, COVID-19 continues to adversely impact companies operating in the construction sector. Now, with a surge in new cases across the country, construction firms contracting with the government should have a...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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Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Fraud ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
SBA ,
Small Business
With the rise in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, government contractors and the government agencies they work with may also see a rise in COVID-related claims and requests for equitable adjustment (REAs) linked to...more
A recent decision from the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) in the appeal of Widescope Consulting and Contracting Services sheds some light on the issue of whether the CBCA lacks jurisdiction over an appeal of a...more
The federal government spends approximately $500 billion in private sector contracts every year. Over 20% of those contracts must be awarded to small businesses. Small business contracts are primarily awarded through small...more
6/15/2021
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WOSB
The federal government spends approximately $500 billion in private sector contracts every year. Over 20% of those contracts must be awarded to small businesses. Small business contracts are primarily awarded through small...more
5/21/2021
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VOSB ,
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Women-Owned Businesses ,
WOSB
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
SBA Extends the HUBZone Map Freeze to June 30, 2023 -
Today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a direct final rule extending the HUBZone map freeze from December 31, 2021, to June...more
5/7/2021
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Independent Contractors ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
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Qui Tam ,
Relief Measures ,
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The acquisition battle between Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) over the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) Cloud contract saw another major development this fall with the...more
PilieroMazza attorneys are frequently contacted by government contractors soon after they learn that their proposal was not selected for award, with the contractor considering whether or not to file a bid protest. If the...more
As always, PilieroMazza’s primary focus is to keep our clients, resource partners, and the business community at large informed on how our attorneys can help you address your business and legal concerns. With coronavirus...more
As always, PilieroMazza’s primary focus is to keep our clients, resource partners, and the business community at large informed on how our attorneys can help you address your business and legal concerns. With coronavirus...more
The ongoing public feud between Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) over the Department of Defense’s (“DOD”) Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (“JEDI”) Cloud contract saw three major developments over the last...more
On March 12, 2020, the Department of Defense (DOD) filed a motion for voluntary remand requesting that the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) remand the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) contract case for 120 days....more
CLIENT ALERT: FAR Council Changes Rules Regarding Small Business Rerepresentation / Recertification and Multiple Award Contracts -
On February 27, 2020, the FAR Council published a final rule that amends the Federal...more
3/6/2020
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Small Business ,
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Women-Owned Businesses
Comments to Proposed Rule on Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, February 7, 2020 -
In its role as advocate to small businesses operating in the government contracting...more
3/2/2020
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Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
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Fair Chance Act ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Mentor-Protege Program ,
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NDAA ,
OIG ,
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SDVOSB ,
Small Business ,
Whistleblowers
Oftentimes, a decision not to file a pre-award protest can leave an unsuccessful offeror without an opportunity to be heard at the Court of Federal Claims (COFC). However, the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the JEDI...more