Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 6, 2025

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 . Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live!  here , Clocking in with PilieroMazza  here , and Ex Rel. Radio here .   REAs, CLAIMS, AND APPEALS Law360 Quotes PilieroMazza’s Lauren Brier: Federal Contractors’ Avenues for Tariff Mitigation, PilieroMazza News, Lauren Brier President Donald Trump’s tariff plans threaten to increase costs for federal contractors who won’t be exempt from the duties, . . . Read More

Law360 Quotes PilieroMazza’s Lauren Brier: Federal Contractors’ Avenues for Tariff Mitigation

President Donald Trump’s tariff plans threaten to increase costs for federal contractors who won’t be exempt from the duties, but contractors may be able to pursue avenues for reimbursement if they follow certain regulatory rules. . . . Some contracting officers may allow an economic price adjustment to be worked into an existing contract as a modification, and contractors facing a hit from tariffs should at least ask, although similar requests during the COVID-19 pandemic were rarely successful, according to  PilieroMazza PLLC . . . Read More

FCA Settlement Highlights Importance of Accurate Small Business Certifications in Government Contracting

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a $949,696.90 False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with GS Foods Group Inc. (GS Foods) for improperly bidding on contracts reserved for small businesses despite not qualifying as a small business. The DOJ settlement underscores the critical need for accurate small business representations and certifications in government contracting. Visit this  link  to register for our webinar, “PilieroMazza Annual Review: What DOJ’s 2024 FCA Report Means for Government Contractors” and check out our podcast Ex Rel. Radio . Briefly, the . . . Read More

Matt Feinberg Achieves Senior Fellow Status with the Litigation Counsel of America

PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Matt Feinberg recently achieved Senior Fellow status with the Litigation Counsel of America , an honorary society recognizing excellence among trial lawyers. This distinction is awarded to attorneys who have demonstrated superior litigation skills, professionalism, and integrity in their practice. Matt’s achievement underscores his dedication to delivering outstanding results for PilieroMazza clients and his significant contributions to the legal community. Congratulations to Matt on this well-deserved honor. About Matt Feinberg Matt is an accomplished litigator with over 15 years of experience . . . Read More

Cy Alba Explains SBA Final Rule and Implications for GovCon Mergers and Acquisitions

PilieroMazza ’s Cy Alba was recently featured in a podcast and webinar discussing SBA’s Final Rule and its implications on mergers and acquisitions in the government contracting arena. Visit the links below to access the podcast and webinar. Also, visit this link for additional coverage from PilieroMazza on SBA’s Final Rule. sbLiftOff Podcast: SBA Rule Will Affect the Value of Some Small Businesses: New GovCon Mergers and Acquisition Rules EXPLAINED OrangeSlices AI Webinar: SBA Earthquake: New Regulations Affecting M&A About Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV Cy counsels clients in a broad range of government contracting matters before government agencies and federal courts, including overall regulatory compliance with numerous regulatory schemes, including . . . Read More

PilieroMazza Creates Resource Center to Address Executive Orders Affecting Government Contractors

PilieroMazza ‘s “ Government Contract Executive Orders ” resource center was created in response to a series of Executive Orders introduced by President Trump in 2025 that will impact government contractors in terms of their compliance obligations, cost considerations, and enforcement risks. Here, you’ll find coverage of how recent and upcoming EOs are reshaping the federal contracting landscape. Whether you’re navigating DEI limitations, workforce requirements, supply chain mandates, or funding restrictions, you’ll find practical insights to help your business stay compliant and competitive, as well . . . Read More

PilieroMazza Annual Review: What DOJ’s 2024 FCA Report Means for Government Contractors

On January 15, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its annual fraud statistics report ( Annual Report ) detailing settlements and judgments obtained under the False Claims Act (FCA) and other fraud matters during Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024), which ended September 30, 2024. During FY 2024, the government recovered $2,920,738,612, a 4.8% increase compared to FY 2023. 2024 also saw a landmark ruling from a federal trial court that the qui tam provisions of the FCA are unconstitutional. Below are key . . . Read More

Federal Spending Freeze and Executive Orders Blocked by Federal Judge: What Contractors Need to Know

As we recently noted , President Trump has issued a flurry of Executive Orders (EO) since he took office. Among other things, President Trump has sought to eliminate DEI and affirmative action-based programs and has put a 90-day pause on all foreign development assistance funding. More sweepingly, on January 27, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a directive (Directive) requiring agencies to pause all funding for federal financial assistance and other relevant agency activities that may be implicated . . . Read More

President Trump Issues Executive Orders Impose Tariffs on Products from Canada, Mexico, and China: The Cost to Government Contractors

On February 1, 2025, President Trump issued 3 executive orders imposing additional tariffs on products from Canada , Mexico , and China , effective February 4, 2025. The tariffs on Canadian and Chinese products will go into effect on February 4, 2025. Pursuant to an agreement reached between Mexico and the U.S. on February 3, 2025, the tariffs on Mexican products will be delayed for a month. This client alert identifies key takeaways from the executive orders and provides important considerations for government . . . Read More

Key Executive Orders Passed by President Trump and Their Implications for Government Contractors

Since President Trump took office a little over ten days ago, he has issued a flurry of Executive Orders (EO) aiming to further his policy objectives and rescind certain policies set by the Biden Administration. Many of these EOs affect government contractors working on federal contracts, as well as contractors working on state and local projects that receive federal assistance. On February 12, 2025, PilieroMazza will host a webinar addressing these Executive Orders in-depth and provide cost recovery strategies for . . . Read More