Keeping Your Defense Contract: Combating Recent Government Contract Cuts
The Department of Defense (DOD) cut another batch of government contracts and grants on March 20th. The DOD is just one of many executive agencies advancing the policies of President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) focusing on mass cuts to contracts and grants in the name of improving government efficiency. The latest DOD cuts come a day after the deadline for DOD heads to conduct a comprehensive review and validation of existing General Services Administration (GSA) contract . . . Read More
OHA Confirms: SBA Must Consider Operating Agreements in Joint Venture Size Determinations
A recent Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) decision in the Size Appeal of DecisionPoint-Agile Defense JV, LLC , SIZ-6336 (Feb. 12, 2025) highlights the critical role of a thorough SBA review in small business size determinations. OHA overturned an adverse size determination after finding the SBA Area Office improperly refused to consider the mentor protégé joint venture’s (JV) operating agreement (OA) simply because it was not expressly incorporated into the joint venture agreement (JVA). This decision reinforces that a well-drafted operating agreement . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 3, 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 . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Bloomberg Government Interviews Sam Finnerty on Trump’s Overhaul of Federal Contracting and GSA’s Pivotal Role, PilieroMazza News, Samuel S. Finnerty In a March 20 executive order , President Trump directed federal agencies to submit plans to consolidate . . . Read More
Bloomberg Government Interviews Sam Finnerty on Trump’s Overhaul of Federal Contracting and GSA’s Pivotal Role
In a March 20 executive order , President Trump directed federal agencies to submit plans to consolidate procurement for “common goods and services” under the General Services Administration, which puts the agency in charge of contracts in 10 broad market categories that were worth $495 Billion in fiscal 2024. Together, these contracts represented 64% of total contract spending by all defense and civilian agencies, according to the most recent Bloomberg data. . . . Trump’s move would have a major impact on the buying . . . Read More
Jon Williams Writes for Federal News Network: It’s Time to DOGE the VA’s Misguided Medical Devices Contract
The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently planning for the next five-year contract to continue its controversial 2018 plan to insource the warehousing and distribution of positive airway pressure (PAP) devices and accessories, commonly prescribed to the millions of veterans with sleep apnea. Jon Williams recently wrote a column for Federal News Network discussing how poorly this plan has gone so far and why VA should return to relying on veteran-owned small businesses in the private sector for the warehousing . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 27, 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 . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS GSA to Oversee Federal Purchasing: A Step Toward Efficiency or a Challenge for Agencies and Contractors? PilieroMazza Client Alert, Samuel S. Finnerty On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to consolidate federal procurement under . . . Read More
SBA’s 180-Day Recertification Rule: Clarifying the Meaning of “Offer” in Size Determinations
In a recent decision by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), the Size Appeal of Secise, LLC, SBA No. SIZ-6337 (Feb. 19, 2025) clarified an important exception to the general rule for determining a firm’s size status. The ruling addressed the meaning of “offer” under the SBA’s 180-day rule, a key factor in determining whether a firm remains eligible for a small business set-aside contract following a merger, sale, or acquisition. The Case at a Glance Under SBA regulations, a firm’s size is generally determined . . . Read More
President Trump’s DEI Executive Orders Are Back On: What Contractors Need To Know
On March 14, the Fourth Circuit stayed a preliminary injunction that had prohibited President Trump’s administration and federal agencies from implementing Executive Orders 14151 and 14173 (“DEI Executive Orders”). This means the Trump administration can proceed with implementing the DEI Executive Orders pending ongoing litigation. In this blog, we discuss what federal contractors should take away from the Fourth Circuit’s order. Executive Orders 14173 and 14151 are the primary mechanisms President Trump has used to wind down certain Diversity, Equity, . . . Read More
GSA to Oversee Federal Purchasing: A Step Toward Efficiency or a Challenge for Agencies and Contractors?
On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to consolidate federal procurement under the General Services Administration (GSA). Framed as an effort to eliminate waste and save taxpayer dollars, the order mandates that federal agencies shift their purchasing of common goods and services to the GSA. While this move is being touted as a step toward efficiency, the reality may be far more complex for government contractors. What Does the Executive Order Require? The order mandates several major changes to . . . Read More
Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 1: Entity Formation and Organization
Starting and operating a business—whether a small business, startup, or government contractor—involves a myriad of risks, many of which can lead to costly and potentially damaging litigation. While these risks evolve over the life of a company, early-stage businesses, especially those in the process of entity formation and drafting corporate governance documents, are particularly vulnerable. In this first part of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle,” we explore how understanding these risks and taking proactive steps . . . Read More