Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 30, 2025
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 Update on the DBE Interim Final Rule: DOT Issues Key Guidance for DBE Program Stakeholders, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jacqueline K. Unger As PilieroMazza previously reported , via an interim final rule (IFR) effective October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) removed the use of race- and sex-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage for . . . Read More
Update on the DBE Interim Final Rule: DOT Issues Key Guidance for DBE Program Stakeholders
As PilieroMazza previously reported , via an interim final rule (IFR) effective October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) removed the use of race- and sex-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage for establishing eligibility for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) Programs. [1] Given the lack of clarity with various aspects of the IFR, there is significant confusion among DBE Program stakeholders in terms of how the IFR is to be carried out. On October . . . Read More
Why Business Leaders Should Speak Out During the Shutdown
On October 1, 2025, Congress failed to pass an appropriations bill to keep the federal government open. Three weeks have passed, and there is still no clear path forward. With each passing day, Republicans and Democrats alike become further entrenched in their positions, convinced that their cause is just. As a result, hardworking Americans, their families, and their businesses suffer. Government representatives who contend that holding out for an uncompromising win will be beneficial in the long run fail to . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 23, 2025
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 / LABOR & EMPLOYMENT / REAs, CLAIMS, AND APPEALS Contracting Through the Long Haul: Maximizing Recovery During a Protracted Government Shutdown, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Sarah L. Nash , Lauren Brier , Abigail “Abby” Finan , Josie Farinelli As the federal government shutdown continues, contractors are left to grapple with growing uncertainty regarding whether certain costs are recoverable or whether certain work can be performed. Previous client alerts emphasized that maintaining . . . Read More
Contracting Through the Long Haul: Maximizing Recovery During a Protracted Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, contractors are left to grapple with growing uncertainty regarding whether certain costs are recoverable or whether certain work can be performed. Previous client alerts emphasized that maintaining open and consistent lines of communication with your contracting officers (CO) is critical. Although some COs may be furloughed and unavailable, it is imperative to establish a record of your decisions, and why you believe those decisions to be reasonable under the circumstances. This client alert: (1) . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 16, 2025
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 Senate Fails to Advance GOP Funding Bill for 9th Time as Government Shutdown Enters Day 16, CBS The Senate failed to advance a House-passed GOP bill to fund the government for the ninth time on Wednesday, the 15th day of the government shutdown. The vote attracted no additional support from Democrats, who are demanding an extension . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 9, 2025
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 . _____________________________________________ FAR OVERHAUL Long-Awaited Release of FAR Part 19: New Rule of Two and More, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Antonio R. Franco , Kristine “Krissy” Crallé On September 26, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council released the much-anticipated rewrite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19, formerly titled Small Business Programs, as part of the broader Revolutionary FAR Overhaul initiative. To the . . . Read More
Long-Awaited Release of FAR Part 19: New Rule of Two and More
On September 26, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council released the much-anticipated rewrite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19, formerly titled Small Business Programs, as part of the broader Revolutionary FAR Overhaul initiative. To the pleasant surprise of many in the government contracting community, much of Part 19’s original content remains intact considering other more significant changes to other parts of the FAR. Still, several notable revisions—most prominently, retention of the Rule of Two—carry significant implications for small business . . . Read More
DOT Ends Race- and Sex-Based Presumptions of Disadvantage in DBE and ACDBE Programs
On September 30, 2025, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a major change to the eligibility criteria for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) Programs. Through an interim final rule (IFR) taking effect on October 3, 2025, DOT is removing the use of the race- and sex-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage for establishing DBE and ACDBE eligibility. The IFR will have an immediate impact on all current DBE/ACDBE firms and future applicants as all firms will be required . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 2, 2025
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 Deepens Deal-Making Bench, Enhances Corporate/M&A Capabilities with New Partner Kristen Centre, PilieroMazza Announcement, Kristen Centre , Abigail “Abby” L. Baker PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Kristen Centre joined the Firm as a Partner in our expanding Business & Transactions Group , further strengthening the Firm’s nationwide reach. Read more here . BID PROTESTS The Shutdown Lowdown for Bid Protests, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jon Williams , Katherine B. Burrows , Eric Valle As . . . Read More