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You’re Hired! Restrictions on Hiring Former Government Employees for Government Contractors

Blog 05.12.25

By: Nichole D. Atallah, Timothy “Tim” F. Valley Jr.

Government contracting is an inherently competitive enterprise. As a result, contractors often seek to hire former government employees with contract experience. However, the Procurement Integrity Act (PIA) and the U.S. Criminal Code (Criminal Code) restrict the activities of a former government employee when acting on behalf of a new employer. Failure to comply with these laws can result in civil and criminal penalties for employees and employers alike. In this blog, we discuss restrictions these laws impose, who bears the . . . Read More

2024-2025 Bid Protest Decisions with Far-Reaching Impacts for Government Contractors

Webinar Replays 05.08.25

By: Katherine B. Burrows, Eric Valle

Click here to view the recorded session. Whether you’re submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending your contract award, bid protest rulings can influence not just your current contract but also future outcomes and the broader award process. Recent protest decisions have ramifications that affect aspects like submission deadlines and the burden of proof for protesters. These decisions and recent executive orders also illustrate important considerations for government contractors, clarifying key regulations and highlighting potential trends. Join Katie Burrows and Eric Valle , attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Bid Protests . . . Read More

The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 4: Capitalizing on Consortia

Blog 05.08.25

By: Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Josie Farinelli

In this final blog of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss DOD’s authority to award OTs to consortia and how joining a consortium may be an ideal way to “get your feet wet” if you’re a small business, non-traditional government contractor, or otherwise new to OTA. Visit this link to access Parts 1-3 in this blog series. What is a Consortium? In the context of a DOD OT, a consortium is a relationship between a . . . Read More

Sam Finnerty and Cy Alba Discuss Procurement Overhaul with Bloomberg Government

News 05.08.25

By: Samuel S. Finnerty, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV

Transparency into major system acquisitions by federal agencies could be a casualty of cuts to procurement regulations proposed by the agency council that coordinates how the government buys goods and services. Suggested deletions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) will make executive branch agencies more vulnerable to financial and litigation risk when purchasing goods and services from the private sector[. . .]. . . . The overhaul would strip out key references to policies and procedures detailing the use of . . . Read More

The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know

Client Alerts 05.06.25

By: Samuel S. Finnerty

On May 6, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) published draft revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as part of a sweeping, phased update known as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). The initial draft revisions—covering FAR Parts 1, 34, and 52—are now open for public comment through September 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. However, in a major break from traditional practice, federal agencies are being directed to begin immediate adoption of the draft text through FAR deviations. This . . . Read More

OMB Issues Memoranda on Use and Acquisition of AI by Federal Agencies, Part 2: What It Means for Government Contractors

Blog 05.05.25

By: Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Jacqueline K. Unger, Joseph P. Loman, Ryan Boonstra

In Part 2 of this series, we look at OMB Memorandum M-25-22 , which addresses the procurement of AI by federal agencies. As noted in Part 1 , the memos implement Executive Order 14179, “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence,” issued by President Trump on January 23, 2025, and rescinds and replaces prior OMB memos issued by President Biden’s administration addressing the same. Like M-25-21, M-25-22 marks a significant shift in how federal agencies acquire and integrate AI—highlighting what government contractors, . . . Read More