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FAR Council Increases Acquisition-Related Thresholds for Inflation

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council issued a final rule adjusting numerous acquisition-related thresholds for inflation as required under 41 U.S.C. § 1908....more

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UPDATE: Let Your Voice be Heard: Congress Wants to Hear from Small Business Government Contractors

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The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors,” originally scheduled for July 8 to address key...more

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Let Your Voice be Heard: Congress Wants to Hear from Small Business Government Contractors

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On July 8, 2025, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure (Subcommittee) will hold a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors.” The...more

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Compliance with Limitation on Subcontractor is Ostensible Subcontractor Safe Harbor

On June 2, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Hearing and Appeals (OHA) denied a size appeal filed by Veteran Elevator Solutions, LLC (VES) challenging the size of Bass, Berry & Sims’ client GD Resources, LLC...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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Kousisis v. United States: Supreme Court Clarifies Wire Fraud Rules

On May 22, 2025, the United States Supreme Court released its opinion in Kousisis v. United States. The Kousisis opinion resolved a split of the federal circuits by finding that proof of economic loss by the government is not...more

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Market Research Slimmed Down: How the FAR Part 10 Overhaul Impacts Government Contractors

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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...more

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May 2025 Government Contracts Legal Update and Podcast

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani presents the latest insights from our Government Contracts group, offering a comprehensive overview of recent significant decisions, regulatory changes, and essential updates for businesses...more

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

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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...more

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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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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

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Keeping Your Defense Contract: Combating Recent Government Contract Cuts - The Department of Defense (DOD) cut another batch of government contracts and grants on March 20th. The DOD is just one of many executive agencies...more

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Small Business Size Protest Minute: The Ostensible Subcontractor Exception that (Almost) Swallowed the Rule

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As many of our readers know, the ostensible subcontractor rule is one way in which the Small Business Administration (SBA) can find affiliation between a small business and one of its subcontractors, potentially resulting in...more

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Bid Protest Spotlight: Registration, Substantiation, Experience

To kick off the new year, this bid protest spotlight highlights two U.S. Government Accountability Office decisions involving System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements when submitting an “offer” and an...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

More Opportunities On the Horizon for Small Businesses Seeking to Sell Cloud Computing to the Government

Each year, the Government purchases more and more cloud computing from contractors. But while many small businesses can provide cloud computing, the current rules associated with small business set-aside contracts prevent...more

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