Federal News Network Quotes PilieroMazza’s Cy Alba on Re-Release of Polaris RFP
Cy Alba , a partner in PilieroMazza ’s Government Contracts Group , recently discussed the re-release of the Polaris request for proposals (RFP) with Federal News Network. Potentially worth tens of billions of dollars, the small business governmentwide acquisition contract for IT services has drawn close attention from government contractors, with seemingly endless updates to the RFP. After a nearly two-month pause on bid submissions, the General Services Administration (GSA) re-released the solicitation on June 30, 2022, with updated relevant experience requirements. Among other changes, GSA now is requiring . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– June 30, 2022
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s latest episodes and follow us to hear more here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS House Passes Bill Increasing Importance of Subcontracting Plan Performance as an Evaluation Factor, Sam Finnerty , 06.22.22 On June 8, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill, referred to as H.R. . . . Read More
PilieroMazza’s Litigation Group Welcomes Lucian Grove to Its Expanding Team
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce the addition of Lucian Grove to the Firm’s expanding Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group . Matt Feinberg , Chair of the Group, said: “Lucian brings to the team a wealth of knowledge and experience advocating for the rights of clients. We are delighted to welcome him to our expanding team and look forward to his contributions.” Lucian is also a member of the Firm’s False Claims Act and Audits & Investigations practice groups. Lucian assists government contractors and other businesses in navigating complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters as well . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– June 15, 2022
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s latest episodes and follow us to hear more here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS PilieroMazza’s Cy Alba Testifies Before House Committee: Are Governmentwide Contracts Helping or Hurting Small Contractors? Cy Alba , 06.15.22 On June 14, 2022, PilieroMazza ’s Isaias “Cy” Alba , a partner in the Firm’s Government Contracts Group , testified before . . . Read More
PilieroMazza’s Cy Alba Testifies Before House Committee: Are Governmentwide Contracts Helping or Hurting Small Contractors?
On June 14, 2022, PilieroMazza ’s Isaias “Cy” Alba , a partner in the Firm’s Government Contracts Group , testified before the House Committee on Small Business to advocate for the rights of small business government contractors in procurement contracts. Specifically, the hearing examined governmentwide contracts, including the Best-In-Class (BICs) contracts that originate from the Category Management initiative, and assessed their impact on the federal small business base. In his testimony, Cy discussed potential solutions to reduce the barriers to entry for small businesses as it pertains . . . Read More
Law360: Cy Alba Comments on Protests Highlighting Systemic Issues With GWACs
Multiple protests and a string of amendments across two recent multibillion-dollar, government-wide acquisition contracts highlight several systemic issues with the way federal agencies solicit those deals, such as how bids are scored, experts said. . . . GWACs are large, multiple-award contracts administered by one agency but usable across the federal government, covering commonly-used items and services, such as IT or professional services. They are part of the government’s “category management” program, intended to allow it to leverage its immense . . . Read More
PilieroMazza’s Kathryn Hickey and Corporate/M&A Team Included in 2022 Chambers USA Rankings
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Kathryn Hickey earned an individual ranking in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA as a leading Corporate/M&A attorney in Maryland. PilieroMazza’s Corporate/M&A practice received a similar ranking as a leading M&A practice. “Our goal is always to provide the highest level of legal representation to our clients, and this ranking conveys the priority we place on legal acumen and client service,” remarked Kathryn. About PilieroMazza’s Mergers & Acquisitions Team Lawyers on PilieroMazza’s Mergers & Acquisitions Team work collaboratively to advise government contractors, commercial . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– May 25, 2022
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s latest episodes and follow us to hear more here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Fraud Allegations Could Bedevil Borrowers in SBA COVID-19 Relief Programs for Many Years, Cy Alba , May 19, 2022 As everyone who has been tracking the COVID-19 relief programs since 2020 knows, at . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– May 19, 2022
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s latest episodes and follow us to hear more here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS GSA Seeks Feedback on Potential Changes to Polaris Joint Ventures, Cy Alba , May 13, 2022 On May 13, 2022, the General Services Administration (GSA) published draft proposed changes to the Polaris Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). . . . Read More
Washington Business Journal Publishes Cy Alba’s Article on Returning to the Office
Washington Business Journal published an article by Cy Alba , a partner in the Government Contracts Group at PilieroMazza , in its Leadership Trust series on May 11, 2022. In the article , entitled “Back to the office, back to the drawing board: Legal tips for redesigning jobs to fit a hybrid mold,” Cy discusses numerous issues that could arise as offices reopen and employees return to in-person work after working from home for two years. His topics are varied and range from vaccination policies to discrimination . . . Read More