Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 16, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY SBA Commends DoW CMMC Suspension, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Kelly A. Kirchgasser On July 13, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy announced that working with industry partners, including PilieroMazza, the SBA had worked to convince the U.S. Department of War (DoW) to suspend the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 9, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council Guidance Agency Implementation of Executive Order (EO) 14402, Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting: On July 1, the FAR Council published guidance and updated the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) to update RFO part 16, Types of Contracts, requiring agencies to update their class deviations by July 15, . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ PilieroMazza Names Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg Co-Managing Partners, PilieroMazza News, Nichole D. Atallah, Matthew E. Feinberg, Antonio R. Franco, Jon Williams, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV PilieroMazza announces that, effective July 1, 2026, Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg have been named Co-Managing Partners. They succeed Tony Franco, under whose leadership the firm expanded from more than 20 attorneys to nearly . . . Read More
Unsolicited Podcast Features Nichole Atallah on How Contractors Can Regain Negotiating Leverage
Many government contractors find themselves accepting unfavorable contract terms because they believe they have little room to negotiate. In a recent conversation with Hope Skibitsky on Unsolicited, a Namauu Technological & Industrial podcast, PilieroMazza’s Nichole Atallah discusses why contractors often lose bargaining power during negotiations—and, more importantly, how they can regain it. Nichole shares practical insights to help contractors identify where leverage may be lost early in the contracting process, avoid common negotiation pitfalls, and position themselves for stronger outcomes . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Names Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg Co-Managing Partners
PilieroMazza announces that, effective July 1, 2026, Nichole Atallah and Matt Feinberg have been named Co-Managing Partners. They succeed Tony Franco, under whose leadership the firm expanded from more than 20 attorneys to nearly 50 attorneys, broadened its service offerings, and strengthened its reputation as a trusted legal advisor to clients nationwide and abroad. With more than 30 years at PilieroMazza, Tony will remain an integral member of the firm, actively serving clients and supporting strategic initiatives and business development . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 25, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Department of Defense (DoD) Class Deviation (CD) 2026-O0051: Implementation of Vendor Threat Mitigation Support Authorities On June 11, DoD issued a CD requiring all DoD contracting officers to include two updated contract clauses in solicitations and contracts performed outside of the U.S. The CD implements section 823 of the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 18, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS National Security Presidential Memorandum / NSPM-11 On June 5, the President issued a Presidential Memorandum (Memo) addressing the Administration’s policy to accelerate the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) for national security applications, guided by four pillars: Adoption, Adaption, Assurance, and Accountability. The Memo establishes timelines for various departments and agencies to update . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 11, 2026
The Weekly Update recaps recent legislative and regulatory updates affecting government contractors and commercial businesses. If you have questions concerning this content, please email marketing@pilieromazza.com. _____________________________________________ PilieroMazza Distinguished for Legal Excellence in 2026 Chambers USA Ranking, PilieroMazza News PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Chambers USA distinguishes the Firm’s Government Contracts Group among the nation’s elite—earning the highest nationwide ranking for the Group’s work with government contractors. Additionally, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, earned his first national ranking in Government Contracts, reflecting Cy’s exceptional leadership and extensive experience guiding . . . Read More
NVSBC Welcomes Cy Alba to Its Board of Directors
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce the appointment of Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, to the Board of Directors for the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC), a national non-profit organization serving the business needs of veteran-owned small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses or SDVOSBs. Cy brings extensive experience in government contracting, business development, and advocacy for the small business community. Throughout his legal career, Cy has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping businesses navigate the federal marketplace and achieve sustainable . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Distinguished for Legal Excellence in 2026 Chambers USA Ranking
PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Chambers USA distinguishes the Firm’s Government Contracts Group among the nation’s elite—earning the highest nationwide ranking for the Group’s work with government contractors. Additionally, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, earned his first national ranking in Government Contracts, reflecting Cy’s exceptional leadership and extensive experience guiding clients through every stage of the federal procurement lifecycle. Cy remarked: “I’m honored to receive this recognition from Chambers USA alongside such an exceptional Government Contracts team. Our clients are . . . Read More