Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 17, 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 Organizational Conflicts of Interest: How Acquisitions Can Restrict Future Opportunities | The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 6 PilieroMazza Blog; Author: Samuel S. Finnerty A buyer identifies a government contractor with strong customer relationships, complementary capabilities, and a $100 million pipeline. The buyer expects the acquisition to open new markets, create cross-selling opportunities, . . . Read More
GovCon M&A and Organizational Conflicts of Interest: How Acquisitions Can Restrict Future Opportunities | The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 6
A buyer identifies a government contractor with strong customer relationships, complementary capabilities, and a $100 million pipeline. The buyer expects the acquisition to open new markets, create cross-selling opportunities, and support growth across the combined company. Then diligence uncovers a problem. The buyer already performs program management, systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), testing and evaluation, acquisition support, or other advisory work for some of the same agencies and programs. Its personnel may help develop requirements, evaluate contractor performance, advise . . . Read More
Warfighting at Warp Speed, Part 5: Software Acquisitions at Speed and Scale
PilieroMazza has been covering the Department of War’s (DOW) acquisition overhaul since Secretary Hegseth’s November 2025 memorandum: “Transforming the Warfighting Acquisition System to Accelerate Fielding of Capabilities.” Now, the Department of the Army (Army), via Army Directive 2026-19, Enabling Modern Software Acquisition Practices (the Directive), has taken a concrete step to implement the DOW’s policy of focusing on acquiring and delivering weapons and business systems at speed and scale. Under the July 22, 2026 Directive, Army Secretary Driscoll announced the . . . Read More
Law360 Names PilieroMazza’s Emily A. Spence a 2026 Rising Star in Government Contracts
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Emily A. Spence, an associate in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been named a 2026 Law360 Rising Star in the Government Contracts category. The annual recognition honors attorneys under the age of 40 whose exceptional legal accomplishments and leadership have distinguished them among their peers. Law360 selected this year’s Rising Stars from more than 1,100 submissions across the country. Emily represents businesses across the government contracting industry on a broad range of matters involving bid protests, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, . . . Read More
Employee Organizing 101: Government Contractor Compliance Essentials
Click here to view the recorded session. This webinar provides an overview of the key labor and employment law requirements that apply to government contractors and subcontractors. Participants will gain a practical understanding of the federal laws, regulations, and agency guidance that shape contractor obligations, including wage and hour requirements, non-discrimination rules, and labor relations considerations. We will also highlight compliance challenges unique to contractors and offer strategies to reduce risk, prepare for audits, and maintain eligibility for government contracts. . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 10, 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 Security Clearances: What Buyers Need to Know When Acquiring a Cleared Contractor | The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 5 PilieroMazza Blog; Author: Samuel S. Finnerty A private equity firm identifies an attractive government contractor. The company has strong margins, a healthy backlog, an experienced management team, and a significant amount of classified . . . Read More
GovCon M&A and Security Clearances: What Buyers Need to Know When Acquiring a Cleared Contractor | The GovCon M&A Playbook, Part 5
A private equity firm identifies an attractive government contractor. The company has strong margins, a healthy backlog, an experienced management team, and a significant amount of classified work. The buyer has reviewed the contracts, financials, employees, and customer relationships. The numbers work, and the deal model assumes the buyer can bring the company onto its broader platform after closing. Then someone asks what happens to the company’s facility security clearance when the deal closes. If the buyer has foreign ownership . . . Read More
PilieroMazza’s Jon Williams Elected Chair of SECAF Board of Directors
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Jon Williams, a Partner in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF), a leading organization dedicated to advancing the success of small and emerging government contractors. 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 . . . 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