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FAR Council Revises Competition Requirements Under FAR Part 6

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council is undertaking a systematic approach to revising the FARs. On Friday, June 27, 2025, a revision to FAR Part 6, Competition Requirements was issued....more

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DOD Releases Intellectual Property Guidebook: Key Insights for Defense Contractors, Part 1

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On May 1, 2025, the Department of Defense (DOD) released its much-anticipated Intellectual Property (IP) Guidebook (Guidebook). The Guidebook is a must-read for defense contractors who are looking to protect their IP when...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Mentor Protégé Joint Venture Size Determination – A Responsible Manager Must Retain Exclusive Responsibility

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The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program allows a large company to joint venture with a smaller firm without the two entities being treated as one for size purposes – so long as a joint venture...more

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Navigating SAM.gov: A Guide for Government Contractors

For businesses aiming to win federal contracts, navigating the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is a necessary — and often daunting — first step. Whether you’re a seasoned government contractor or new to federal...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

SBA OHA: Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting Can Rebut Ostensible Subcontractor Affiliation

On May 2, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) issued a significant decision in Size Appeal of Bowhead Enterprise, Science, and Technology, LLC, SBA No. SIZ-6352. The...more

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Update: Latest FAR 2.0 Revision Released

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On May 22, 2025, the Trump Administration unveiled the next installment of the revised Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as part of the “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” (RFO). The latest release set its sights on FAR Part 10...more

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GAO Reaffirms Agencies’ Discretion to Award Sole-Source SBIR Phase III Contracts (Even to a Successor-in-Interest)

The Small Business Innovation Research program (SBIR) is a successful initiative that increases the participation of small business concerns in federally funded research and development. Awards under Phases I and II of the...more

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FAR Council Using Systematic Approach to Make Revisions

The FAR Council is undertaking a systematic approach to revising the FARs. It recently released its revisions to FAR Part 10, Market Research. The GSA provided the following explanation of the changes to FAR Part 10: ...more

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Ongoing FAR Overhaul: Market Research and the New FAR Part 10

The latest part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to undergo a rewrite is FAR Part 10, which addresses market research for acquisitions. The General Services Administration has already adopted the new Part 10 via...more

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Bid Protest Minute – Protest Underscores Importance of Prejudice, Past Performance Requirements, and Protest Timing

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On May 7, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) dismissed a protest challenging the terms of a solicitation for being unduly restrictive. The protest highlights three important considerations that contractors should...more

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Anchorage Hosts SBA Tribal Meeting to Discuss 8(a) Program Efficiency

On May 9, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a notice that it will be holding a tribal consultation on June 13, 2025, at 9:30 am in Anchorage, to receive comments on the following: 1. How the 8(a)...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

How to Become a U.S. Government Contractor: A Legal Guide to the Basics

For many businesses, contracting with the U.S. government represents a significant opportunity for stable and often long-term revenue. However, doing business with the federal government comes with unique requirements,...more

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Bid Protests in South Carolina

In South Carolina, government contracting can be a lucrative opportunity for businesses, but it comes with its share of challenges — one of which is dealing with bid protests. Whether you’re an established contractor or new...more

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White House Announces “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul”: What to Know

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Through a duo of Executive Orders (EOs), issued on April 15 and 16 respectively, President Trump announced “a first-of-its-kind overhaul of Federal procurement policy.” The rewrite represents a once-in-a-generation...more

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What Government Contractors Need to Know About the “Revolutionary Federal Procurement Overhaul”

The Trump administration has launched a sweeping overhaul of federal procurement policy aimed at streamlining the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), cutting compliance costs, and increasing competition. These changes are...more

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Federal Contractors Take Note: What Trump’s Procurement Reforms Mean for You

On April 15, President Trump issued two new executive orders that will have a direct impact on federal contractors: - Restoring Common Sense To Federal Procurement directs federal agencies to eliminate from the FAR any...more

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Bid Protest Minute: Bidder’s Responsibility to Submit Well-Drafted Proposal

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On February 26, GAO denied the protest of Mission Analytics, Inc., challenging the award of a small business set-aside contract to ThunderCat Technology, LLC, explaining that “it is a firm’s responsibility to submit a...more

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Pay Me What You Owe Me, Don’t Act Like You Forgot!

As much we all love Rihanna, it’s a real shame how many contractors have called me in the last few days with issues that remind me of her well-known “Pay Me What You Owe Me” lyrics. They’re brought to mind because contractors...more

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Bid Protest Spotlight: Certification, Lateness, SBA Eligibility

This month’s bid protest roundup highlights one decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, addressing a proposal timely submitted but received late, and two decisions from the U.S. Government...more

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Enforcing New Recertification Rules: Changes to SBA’s Size Protest Regulations

We continue our discussion of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) recent final rule on various small business programs. Today, we focus on revisions to the regulations governing size protests and requests for formal...more

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