Contract Claims 101: REAs vs. Claims vs. Appeals, Part 1
What is a contract claim? How do I handle an issue with the government’s administration of my contract? Who do I contact when a project falls behind schedule, but it wasn’t my fault? These are common and critical questions that come up for government contractors—especially over the past year, in light of the Trump Administration’s sweeping changes to the federal acquisition landscape, an unprecedented federal government shutdown, and uncertainty surrounding award funding. In the coming months, PilieroMazza ’s REAs, Claims, and Appeals Group will publish a . . . Read More
Contracting Through the Long Haul: Maximizing Recovery During a Protracted Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, contractors are left to grapple with growing uncertainty regarding whether certain costs are recoverable or whether certain work can be performed. Previous client alerts emphasized that maintaining open and consistent lines of communication with your contracting officers (CO) is critical. Although some COs may be furloughed and unavailable, it is imperative to establish a record of your decisions, and why you believe those decisions to be reasonable under the circumstances. This client alert: (1) . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 2, 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 Deepens Deal-Making Bench, Enhances Corporate/M&A Capabilities with New Partner Kristen Centre, PilieroMazza Announcement, Kristen Centre , Abigail “Abby” L. Baker PilieroMazza is pleased to announce that Kristen Centre joined the Firm as a Partner in our expanding Business & Transactions Group , further strengthening the Firm’s nationwide reach. Read more here . BID PROTESTS The Shutdown Lowdown for Bid Protests, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jon Williams , Katherine B. Burrows , Eric Valle As . . . Read More
Shutdown Showdown: Impact on Federal Contract Disputes
What happens to your contract administration disputes—such as termination settlement proposals (TSPs), requests for equitable adjustment (REAs), claims, and appeals—pending before Contracting Officers (COs), the Boards of Contact Appeal (BCAs), and the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) when the federal government shuts down? This question is especially relevant to the present shutdown, given the amount of terminations federal contractors are dealing with due to the change in administration and shifting government priorities in 2025. This blog provides a quick rundown of how the . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 11, 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 How the Boards of Contract Appeals Work—And Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line, PilieroMazza Webinar Replay, Lauren Brier , Josie Farinelli When government contractors receive an adverse decision from a contracting officer, it can be difficult to balance the costs, performance risks, and impact on future opportunities while considering litigation. Fortunately, the Boards of Contract Appeals (BCAs) offer an . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 4, 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 Trump Seeks to Unilaterally Cancel $5 Billion in Foreign Aid, Bloomberg Government President Donald Trump is seeking to unilaterally cancel almost $5 billion in foreign aid through a “pocket rescission,” a legally dubious maneuver aimed at subverting Congress. Read more here (subscription required). DOD Watchdog Urges Review of Ukraine Contract Costs, Law360 A . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 28, 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 Attorneys Achieve National Recognition in 2026 Best Lawyers in America®, PilieroMazza News, Nichole D. Atallah , Jessica A. duHoffmann PilieroMazza is proud to share that The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition recognized partners Nichole Atallah and Jessica duHoffmann for their exemplary work in the legal field. Nichole is honored for her practice in Litigation: Labor and Employment , while Jessica is recognized for her work in Construction Law . This marks the third year of recognition for . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 21, 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 Trump Axes Biden Competition Order and Eases Rocket Regs, Law360 President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening revoked an expansive Biden-era executive order that aimed to boost competition across the U.S. economy, lower prices for consumers and increase pay for workers, while issuing his own order to ease regulations on the commercial space . . . Read More
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
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