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Isaias Alba, IV

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2025 #2

DOD Push for Commercial Item and Service Contracting Increases Defense Contracting Opportunities - PilieroMazza recently highlighted a Department of Defense (DOD) memo (linked here) requiring DOD Components to adopt the… more

Acquisitions, Department of Defense (DOD), Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Nichole Atallah

[Webinar] Multijurisdictional Employers, Part 3: Best Practices for Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave - September 4th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

As paid sick leave and family leave laws continue to evolve across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, employers operating in multiple states face complex compliance challenges. From differing accrual rates and usage… more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Audits, Best Practices, Continuing Legal Education, Documentation

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Abigail Baker

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2025

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: Whistleblowers, VA Should Assess Data and Monitor Settlement Agreements to Better Ensure Protections - On July 31, GAO released a report reviewing the characteristics of VA… more

Board of Contract Appeals, Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Ryan Boonstra

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #5

The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know - As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and… more

Cybersecurity, Defense Sector, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Lauren Brier

[Webinar] Key Insights for GSA Schedule Contracting - August 26th, 2:00 pm ET

The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Schedule contracts are key tools for many contractors doing business with the federal government. With procurement consolidation expected to lead to a surge in GSA Schedule contracting… more

Audits, Best Practices, Bid Protests, Contract Management, Federal Contractors

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Katherine Burrows

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #2

SBA Orders Full-Scale Audit of 8(a) Program: What You Should Do to Prepare - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced an “immediate and full-scale audit” of its 8(a) business development program. The… more

8(a) Program, Audits, Bid Protests, Contract Disputes, Contract Termination

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Kristine Crallé

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #5

The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know - As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and… more

Cybersecurity, Defense Sector, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Jessica duHoffmann

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 2025 #4

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

Appeals, Contract Disputes, Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Josie Farinelli

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #5

The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know - As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and… more

Cybersecurity, Defense Sector, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Matthew Feinberg

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #3

UPDATE: Let Your Voice be Heard: Congress Wants to Hear from Small Business Government Contractors - The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field:… more

Department of Defense (DOD), Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors, Government Agencies

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Daniel Figuenick, III

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #2

SBA Orders Full-Scale Audit of 8(a) Program: What You Should Do to Prepare - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced an “immediate and full-scale audit” of its 8(a) business development program. The… more

8(a) Program, Audits, Bid Protests, Contract Disputes, Contract Termination

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Abigail Finan

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025

DOD Releases Intellectual Property Guidebook: Key Insights for Defense Contractors, Part 1 - On May 1, 2025, the Department of Defense (DOD) released its much-anticipated Intellectual Property (IP) Guidebook (Guidebook)… more

Audits, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Orders, False Claims Act (FCA)

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Samuel Finnerty

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #3

UPDATE: Let Your Voice be Heard: Congress Wants to Hear from Small Business Government Contractors - The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field:… more

Department of Defense (DOD), Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors, Government Agencies

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Peter Ford

Preparing for Major Changes to DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise DBE Program

The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently published a final rule making significant changes to the agency’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program which take effect on May 9. The rule aims to improve the inclusion… more

DBE Program, Department of Transportation (DOT), Eligibility, Federal Contractors, Final Rules

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Cole Fox

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 2025 #5

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Model Deviation to FAR Part 10 - On May 22, the FAR Council released the model deviation text for FAR Part 10, Market Research. This deviation increases the flexibility of the government… more

Biden Administration, Department of Labor (DOL), Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Antonio Franco

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #3

UPDATE: Let Your Voice be Heard: Congress Wants to Hear from Small Business Government Contractors - The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field:… more

Department of Defense (DOD), Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors, Government Agencies

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Matthew Healy

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 2025

SWIFT to Launch May 1: DOD Fast Tracks Software Deployment Opening New Doors for Defense Contractors - In a decisive move to stay ahead in an era of rapidly evolving digital threats, the Department of Defense (DOD) is… more

Artificial Intelligence, Department of Defense (DOD), Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Nathan Jahnigen

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2025

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: Whistleblowers, VA Should Assess Data and Monitor Settlement Agreements to Better Ensure Protections - On July 31, GAO released a report reviewing the characteristics of VA… more

Board of Contract Appeals, Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Christopher Jannace

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 2025 #4

General Services Administration (GSA) News Release: GSA, OMB Launch Deregulation Recommendations Initiative - On April 16, GSA issued a news release detailing its initiative with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)… more

Department of Defense (DOD), Deregulation, Executive Orders, Federal Contractors, General Services Administration (GSA)

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Kelly Kirchgasser

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #4

A True Path to Making America Great: Supporting Small Businesses and the Rule of Two - Recently, there has been a good deal of speculation about whether the so-called “Rule of Two” will continue to exist after the Federal… more

Defense Contracts, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Rule of Two, Small Business

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Georgianne Kokenis

Multijurisdictional Employers, Part 1: Independent Contractors vs. Employees

For employers managing a workforce across multiple jurisdictions, navigating the complexities of worker classification is essential to ensuring legal compliance and avoiding costly penalties. Whether you are dealing with… more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employees, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Contract, Federal Labor Laws

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Aaron Kor

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 2025 #5

Trump’s Executive Order on IIJA and IRA Contracts: Maximizing Cost Recovery for Government Contractors - On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order entitled “Unleashing American Energy” (the Executive… more

Affirmative Action, Department of Defense (DOD), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Executive Orders, Federal Contractors

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Ashley Krause

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 2025 #2

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

Contract Disputes, Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors, GAO

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Meghan Leemon

Joint Venture Eligibility Refresher on Requirements for Government Contractors

Knowing and understanding the specific requirements around joint venture eligibility can make or break your ability to compete and be eligible for certain government contracts. PilieroMazza’s Meghan Leemon examines key elements… more

Bid Protests, Compliance, Documentation, Eligibility Determination, Federal Contractors

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Joseph Loman

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #5

The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know - As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and… more

Cybersecurity, Defense Sector, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Pamela Mazza

SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs: Key Changes for Government Contractors

SBA recently issued a final rule that will impact joint ventures, the mentor protégé program, the 8(a) program, and much more. PilieroMazza believes the final rule will largely simplify procedures for small businesses pursuing… more

8(a) Program, Federal Contractors, Joint Venture, Mentor-Protege Program, Multiple Award Contracts

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Sarah Nash

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #3

UPDATE: Let Your Voice be Heard: Congress Wants to Hear from Small Business Government Contractors - The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field:… more

Department of Defense (DOD), Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors, Government Agencies

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Sara Nasseri

How to Comply with Trump’s Executive Order, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity

President Trump’s executive order, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, revoked EO 11246: Equal Employment Opportunity and prohibits contractors from continuing any illegal discrimination or… more

Affirmative Action, Employment Discrimination, Executive Orders, Federal Contractors

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Jonathan "Jon" Neri

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 2025 #4

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

Appeals, Contract Disputes, Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Akinyi Orinda

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025

DOD Releases Intellectual Property Guidebook: Key Insights for Defense Contractors, Part 1 - On May 1, 2025, the Department of Defense (DOD) released its much-anticipated Intellectual Property (IP) Guidebook (Guidebook)… more

Audits, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Orders, False Claims Act (FCA)

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Kaavya Ramesh

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025

DOD Releases Intellectual Property Guidebook: Key Insights for Defense Contractors, Part 1 - On May 1, 2025, the Department of Defense (DOD) released its much-anticipated Intellectual Property (IP) Guidebook (Guidebook)… more

Audits, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Orders, False Claims Act (FCA)

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Emily Reid

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 2025 #3

SBA Update: New Rule Makes Major Changes to Eligibility and Certification Requirements for HUBZone Program - As PilieroMazza noted on December 17, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA or the Agency) published a final… more

Data Protection, Department of Defense (DOD), DFARS, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Todd Reinecker

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2025

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: Whistleblowers, VA Should Assess Data and Monitor Settlement Agreements to Better Ensure Protections - On July 31, GAO released a report reviewing the characteristics of VA… more

Board of Contract Appeals, Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Mark Rosenow

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2025

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: Whistleblowers, VA Should Assess Data and Monitor Settlement Agreements to Better Ensure Protections - On July 31, GAO released a report reviewing the characteristics of VA… more

Board of Contract Appeals, Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Patrick Rothwell

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 2023 #3

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 to run out of… more

Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ), False Claims Act (FCA), Federal Contractors, General Services Administration (GSA)

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Kirby Rousseau

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2025

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: Whistleblowers, VA Should Assess Data and Monitor Settlement Agreements to Better Ensure Protections - On July 31, GAO released a report reviewing the characteristics of VA… more

Board of Contract Appeals, Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Zachary Stinson

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025

DOD Releases Intellectual Property Guidebook: Key Insights for Defense Contractors, Part 1 - On May 1, 2025, the Department of Defense (DOD) released its much-anticipated Intellectual Property (IP) Guidebook (Guidebook)… more

Audits, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Orders, False Claims Act (FCA)

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Sara Strosser

[Webinar] Multijurisdictional Employers, Part 3: Best Practices for Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave - September 4th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

As paid sick leave and family leave laws continue to evolve across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, employers operating in multiple states face complex compliance challenges. From differing accrual rates and usage… more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Audits, Best Practices, Continuing Legal Education, Documentation

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Jacqueline Unger

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #5

The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know - As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and… more

Cybersecurity, Defense Sector, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Eric Valle

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #3

UPDATE: Let Your Voice be Heard: Congress Wants to Hear from Small Business Government Contractors - The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field:… more

Department of Defense (DOD), Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors, Government Agencies

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Timothy Valley

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 2025 #2

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

Contract Disputes, Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors, GAO

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Geoffrey Williams

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 2025 #4

GSA to Oversee Federal Purchasing: A Step Toward Efficiency or a Challenge for Agencies and Contractors? On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to consolidate federal procurement under the General… more

Corporate Transparency Act, Department of Defense (DOD), Executive Orders, Federal Contractors, FinCEN

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Jon Williams

[Webinar] Key Insights for GSA Schedule Contracting - August 26th, 2:00 pm ET

The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Schedule contracts are key tools for many contractors doing business with the federal government. With procurement consolidation expected to lead to a surge in GSA Schedule contracting… more

Audits, Best Practices, Bid Protests, Contract Management, Federal Contractors

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