PilieroMazza’s Jon Williams Elected Chair of SECAF Board of Directors
Jon Williams has been an active leader within SECAF for many years, serving as the organization’s General Counsel and supporting numerous initiatives that strengthen the government contracting community. In 2021, he was appointed to SECAF’s Board of Directors, further expanding his role in guiding the organization’s mission and strategic direction. As Chair, Jon will help lead SECAF’s efforts to provide education, advocacy, and networking opportunities for small and emerging federal contractors while fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders, government agencies, and resource partners. He assumes . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 3, 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 GovCon M&A and Past Performance: Can Buyers Use a Target’s Experience After an Acquisition? – The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 4 PilieroMazza Blog; Author: Samuel S. Finnerty One of the most persistent misconceptions in GovCon M&A is that acquiring a contractor also means acquiring its past performance. Government contractors, investors, and acquirers frequently ask the . . . Read More
GovCon M&A and Past Performance: Can Buyers Use a Target’s Experience After an Acquisition? – The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 4
One of the most persistent misconceptions in GovCon M&A is that acquiring a contractor also means acquiring its past performance. Government contractors, investors, and acquirers frequently ask the same questions. Can the buyer use the target’s past performance? Does novation transfer past performance? Can the buyer rely on the target’s corporate experience in future proposals? The answer is sometimes, but not automatically. An acquisition does not turn the target’s past performance into the buyer’s own experience for every future competition. . . . Read More
Jon Williams Discusses SBA’s Proposed Size Standards Rule on OrangeSlices AI GovCon M&A Podcast
PilieroMazza’s Jon Williams, a Partner in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, recently joined the OrangeSlices AI GovCon M&A Talk podcast to discuss the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) proposed changes to its size standards regulations and the potential implications for government contractors. In this episode, Jon Williams and OrangeSlices AI founder Sharon Heaton examine the SBA’s proposed rule and why it could represent one of the most significant changes to the small business contracting landscape in recent years. The discussion . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 27, 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 GovCon Due Diligence: The Assets Investors and PE Buyers Need to Understand Before Closing – The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 3 PilieroMazza Blog; Author: Samuel S. Finnerty A private equity fund acquires an SDVOSB with strong revenue, attractive contract vehicles, and a promising pipeline. The financial diligence checks out, and the customer relationships appear solid. . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Town Hall: Breaking Down SBA’s Massive Proposed Changes to Small Business Size Standards
Click here to view the recorded session. On August 19th, PilieroMazza issued a client alert analyzing the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) significant new proposals to revise its size standards methodology and the size standards applicable across numerous industries. If adopted, these proposals would fundamentally change how small business status is determined for federal contracting and reshape the set-aside contracting landscape. The authors of the client alert, partners Jon Williams and Meghan Leemon, will host a virtual PilieroMazza Town Hall on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 11am – 12pm ET to discuss . . . Read More
AI, Privacy, and Employees: Understanding Legal Risks and Liabilities for Employers
Click here to view the recorded session. As employers and employees increasingly use artificial intelligence tools in their everyday work, new legal and privacy risks are emerging. This webinar examines how AI is reshaping the workplace, from employee data collection to decision-making and monitoring practices. Attendees will gain insight into this evolving legal landscape, including risks related to bias, data protection, and transparency, along with strategies to use AI responsibly while safeguarding employee rights and minimizing liability. Learning objectives: Identify . . . Read More
Five SBA 7(a) Changes that Could Reshape Business Acquisitions
On August 14, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the SBA) announced the issuance of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 50 10 8.1, Lender and Development Company Loan Programs, which will become effective on October 1, 2026, according to SBA Policy Notice 5000-880695. SOP 50 10 8.1 will apply to all lending applications that are issued an SBA loan number on or after October 1, 2026, and is intended to build upon the 7(a) lending criteria that were reintroduced pursuant to . . . Read More
GovCon Due Diligence: The Assets Investors and PE Buyers Need to Understand Before Closing – The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 3
A private equity fund acquires an SDVOSB with strong revenue, attractive contract vehicles, and a promising pipeline. The financial diligence checks out and the customer relationships appear solid. The employees stay and integration proceeds as planned. Then the buyer discovers the company can no longer compete for many of the opportunities that drove its growth projections. A major contract vehicle no longer offers the same access to future work. A mentor-protégé joint venture is less valuable than expected. A facility . . . Read More
The Shifting Landscape for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence, Part 2: The Current Landscape
In Part 1 of this series, we examined the Department of Defense’s Proposed Rule and how it would broaden the reach of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) obligations across the defense industrial base. Before looking ahead, it helps to understand how the current framework works. In this installment, PilieroMazza attorneys walk through the foundation of the existing system: obtaining and maintaining a facility security clearance, securing personnel security clearances for the people who run and safeguard the business, and, . . . Read More