Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 14, 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 DOD Push for Commercial Item and Service Contracting Increases Defense Contracting Opportunities, PilieroMazza Blog, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV PilieroMazza recently highlighted a Department of Defense (DOD) memo (linked here ) requiring DOD Components to adopt the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) as the preferred acquisition method for business and weapon system programs. The memo also recommends using the . . . Read More
Joint Venture Eligibility: Refresher on Requirements for Government Contractors
Click here to view the recorded session. Knowing and understanding the specific requirements around joint venture eligibility can make or break your ability to compete and be eligible for certain government contracts. PilieroMazza’s Meghan Leemon examines key elements of joint venture eligibility you need to understand to maintain your competitive edge and defend a contract award. This is a can’t-miss webinar for any contractor considering or currently pursuing work through a joint venture. Learning objectives include: latest SBA requirements for joint venture eligibility; common compliance . . . Read More
DOD Push for Commercial Item and Service Contracting Increases Defense Contracting Opportunities
PilieroMazza recently highlighted a Department of Defense (DOD) memo (linked here ) requiring DOD Components to adopt the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) as the preferred acquisition method for business and weapon system programs. The memo also recommends using the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and Other Transactions (OT) as the default solicitation and award approach (visit this link to access our blog series and webinar on “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting”). As DOD and other agencies are expected to increase Commercial . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 7, 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 Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report: Whistleblowers, VA Should Assess Data and Monitor Settlement Agreements to Better Ensure Protections On July 31, GAO released a report reviewing the characteristics of VA whistleblower retaliation investigations and VA’s process for settling whistleblower retaliation claims. This report examines (1) the number, length, and outcomes of VA whistleblower retaliation cases; (2) typical . . . Read More
What SLSCO Teaches Contractors About Challenging Performance Ratings
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Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 6: Minority Stakeholder Interests and Oppression
There is a common misconception that ownership equals control. But in many businesses—especially those participating in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) programs—the reality is far more complex. As companies grow, take on investment, or bring in new members, questions of ownership rights, decision-making authority, and fiduciary duties become increasingly fraught. For minority stakeholders, the risk of being sidelined is real. And for majority owners, mismanaging that balance can trigger . . . Read More
Cy Alba and Lauren Brier Discuss Overcoming Legal Challenges for VOSB Contractors Impacted by Executive Orders
Government contractors are navigating a range of legal and compliance challenges in the wake of recent executive orders issued by the Trump administration. In this timely training session hosted by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC), Marie Myszkier is joined by PilieroMazza attorneys Cy Alba and Lauren Brier , who address how veteran-owned small businesses can overcome legal challenges related to the EOs. Click here to listen. About Cy Alba Cy is a partner in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group . He counsels clients in a broad range of government contracting matters before government . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 31, 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’s Josie Farinelli Honored with Meritorious Civilian Service Award from the U.S. Air Force, PilieroMazza News, Josie Farinelli PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Josie Farinelli , a valued member of our Government Contracts team, was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award by the Department of the Air Force—one of the highest honors bestowed upon civilian personnel. It is granted for . . . Read More
The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know
Click here to view the recorded session. As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and speed up procurement, contractors—especially those in the defense sector—must adapt to this rapidly evolving development. Whether you’re a seasoned government contractor or a commercial firm entering the defense space, this session offers strategic insights to help you capitalize on OTA opportunities while managing associated risks. Join Cy Alba and Josie Farinelli , attorneys from PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group , as they unpack: What OTAs are and . . . Read More
Cy Alba Co-Hosts “The Real Deal” Podcast Series Highlighting Winning, Growing, and Exiting in Government Contracting
Powered by OrangeSlices’ “ The Peel ” podcast, “The Real Deal” is a new series created by PilieroMazza partner Cy Alba and Sarah Djamshidi of Speedshift Ventures. Episodes explore the fast-evolving world of M&A in the government contracting space. This series dives deep into the realities facing buyers, sellers, advisors, and operators—unpacking the trends, risks, and decisions behind successful (and sometimes failed) deals. In this premiere episode, “Cybersecurity, Contracts, and Culture: De-risking Your Deal Before You Sell,” Cy and Sarah unravel the complex dynamics shaping . . . Read More