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FAR 2.0 Part 39 in Arcade Mode—How Federal IT Acquisition Just Hit Reset

For those who grew up gripping a joystick and dodging alien fire in Defender, riding ostriches through floating platforms in Joust, or crossing a hectic freeway in Frogger, winning wasn’t about memorizing rules; it was about...more

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2024 EEO-1 Filing: Unpacking the Changes and Preparing for Next Year

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BLOG OVERVIEW - Expert consultants go over DCI's takeaways and lessons from this year's EEO-1 filing period and instruction booklet, including a shortened timeline for employers with no late submissions accepted, filing...more

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Department of Defense to Increase Scrutiny Over IT Consulting and Advisory Contracts

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The Department of Defense’s (“DoD”) Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment issued a memorandum on June 23, 2025, that tightens oversight on DoD contracts for information technology consulting & management services...more

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Another FCA Cybersecurity Settlement Reinforces the Enforcement Trend

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A recent United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announcement highlights the fact that the government’s emphasis on cybersecurity enforcement under the False Claims Act (FCA) is not slowing down. According to the press...more

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Buy-Side M&A Playbook: The Term Sheet - Defining Your Aerospace & Defense Deal

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This article is part of Fenwick's "Buy-Side M&A Playbook" series, published as part of the Silicon Valley Defense Group's Industry Collaboration Toolkit....more

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SBA’s 180-Day Recertification Rule: Clarifying the Meaning of “Offer” in Size Determinations

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In a recent decision by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), the Size Appeal of Secise, LLC, SBA No. SIZ-6337 (Feb. 19, 2025) clarified an important exception to the general rule...more

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CLE Takeaways: Preparing to Sell Your Defense Tech Company

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For defense technology companies contemplating a sale, understanding how to maximize value while navigating complex regulatory and compliance requirements is crucial for a successful transaction....more

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New SBA Rule Overhauls Small Business M&A Landscape

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On December 17, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published its final rule in response to its August 2024 proposed rule and the ensuing comments from the industry. The rule will have a substantial impact on the...more

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SBA’s Final Size Standard Recertification Rule: What Private Equity Companies Need to Know

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We previously discussed the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) proposed rule updating the regulations regarding government contractor size and small business program status recertification. The SBA has now issued the...more

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The Storm Before the Calm: SBA Final Rule Delays Impact of Future Post-M&A Recertifications

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Dec. 17, 2024, issued a Final Rule that substantially changes the effect of recertifications of size and socioeconomic status under set-aside contracts following the merger or...more

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Client Alert: SBA Final Rule Expected to Spur Increased Small Government Contractor M&A Activity In 2025

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On December 17, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued a Final Rule (“Rule") that will dramatically change the landscape for the Merger and Acquisition (“M&A”) market for both large and small businesses....more

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SBA Publishes Major Rule Change: Heeding Input, the Administration Clarifies and Refines M&A-Related Rules to Ease Concerns

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In August, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") issued a proposed rule that included significant and sweeping changes to its regulations, including to its rules on joint ventures, mentor-protégé, HUBZones, and others....more

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Small Business Administration Final Rule Makes Significant Changes to Recertification Regulations and Various Government...

The final rule, which takes effect January 16, 2025, could significantly affect small and large businesses considering any merger and acquisition (M&A) activity—and timing will be critical. In a major change, contractors...more

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USDA Seeks to Revive “Blacklist” Rule Requiring Contractors to Certify Labor Violations

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On February 17, 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking updating USDA’s Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR), the agency’s counterpart to the Federal Acquisition...more

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Significant U.S. Small Business Administration Regulatory Changes Take Effect November 16, 2020

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule on Oct. 16, 2020, consolidating its Mentor-Protégé programs and making several potentially significant changes to other aspects of SBA's government contracting...more

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