Recent actions by the Department of Government Efficiency have led to a surge in contract cancellations, raising significant concerns for government contractors. Contracting Officer’s Discretion and Legal Boundaries - The...more
5/13/2025
/ Breach of Contract ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Termination ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Default ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Government Agencies ,
Government Efficiency ,
Settlement ,
Subcontractors
Recent changes in U.S. trade policy necessitate a thorough understanding of FAR and DFARS clauses related to cost recovery, duties and taxes....more
5/8/2025
/ Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Defense Contracts ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Government Agencies ,
Imports ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
US Trade Policies
The Trump administration may be utilizing early exit provisions in the GSA lease cancellations and terminations reported to date, but prudent contractors should prepare for other potential tactics to end other leases the...more
A government shutdown at the end of the month could significantly impact contractors. This alert provides practical guidance to help minimize the impact.
Communicate with your contracting officers early and often to...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit broke with earlier precedent and held that the sum certain requirement imposed on contractors is not jurisdictional and therefore cannot be grounds for dismissal late in the...more
When government agencies threaten termination for default, applicable regulations offer strategies and defenses to help contractors protect their interests.
Because of the dire consequences that follow default...more
As government contractors scramble to tackle contract performance changes and disruptions proximately caused by COVID-19, guidance suggests that federal agencies may act equitably.
Federal procurement agencies seem inclined...more
Government contractors face unique challenges while they perform federal contracts during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Contractors should prepare for the factual scenarios they may encounter and consider the Federal...more
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump invoked his wartime authority under the Defense Production Act (the Act) to fulfill orders deemed necessary for national defense.
The Act allows the federal government...more
For Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions, the Conference Report for Fiscal Year 2018 NDAA includes provisions that simplify and others that complicate contractor responsibilities.
Proposed supply chain diligence...more
11/21/2017
/ Acquisitions ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Due Diligence ,
E-Commerce ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
Section 103 ,
Subcontractors ,
Supply Chain ,
Vendors