The federal government is actively trying to reduce its size and deregulate agencies across the Executive Branch. As noted in a previous Client Alert by Sam Finnerty, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has not been exempt…
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/ Administrative Law, Elections & Politics, Government Contracting
New Department of Defense Policy Memo Imposes Sweeping Restrictions on Consulting, Management, Advisory Services, and Contractor Utilization -
The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a significant policy memorandum “to…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Government Contracting
Government contractors regularly handle sensitive federal data, and cybersecurity compliance is no longer optional—it’s mandatory. A recent settlement between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and defense contractor Raytheon…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting, Science, Computers, & Technology
The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a significant policy memorandum “to promote fiscal responsibility, streamline operations, and maximize [DoD] readiness and lethality.” The May 27 Memo, Implementation of Executive Order…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Military Law
The FAR Council’s “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” has streamlined FAR Part 10, shifting from a prescriptive, statute-heavy approach to a leaner set of minimum requirements. While this promises faster procurements and greater agency…
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/ Government Contracting
Recent legal challenges jeopardize the future of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, a long-standing initiative designed to support minority- and women-owned businesses in…
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/ Constitutional Law, Government Contracting, Transportation
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…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
While litigation risk is an unavoidable aspect of running a business, business owners can limit such risks with early planning. In this third installment of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “Managing Litigation Risk During the…
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/ Business Organizations, Business Torts, Civil Procedure
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Final Rule: List of Domestically Nonavailable Articles -
On May 12, the General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Department of Defense (DOD),…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 4: Capitalizing on Consortia -
In this final blog of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss DOD’s authority to award OTs to consortia and…
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/ Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law, Military Law
Government contracting is an inherently competitive enterprise. As a result, contractors often seek to hire former government employees with contract experience. However, the Procurement Integrity Act (PIA) and the U.S. Criminal…
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/ Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Government Contracting
Whether you’re submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending your contract award, bid protest rulings can influence not just your current contract but also future outcomes and the broader award process. Recent protest…
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/ Government Contracting
In this final blog of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss DOD’s authority to award OTs to consortia and how joining a consortium may be an ideal way to “get your feet wet” if you’re a…
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/ Business Organizations, Government Contracting, Science, Computers, & Technology
General Services Administration (GSA) News Release: GSA Unveils OneGov Strategy to Transform How the Government Buys Goods and Services -
On April 29, GSA announced the launch of OneGov Strategy to modernize the purchase of…
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/ Government Contracting, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment Law
On May 6, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) published draft revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as part of a sweeping, phased update known as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Government Contracting
