Good News for Pandemic-Related Government Contract Claims: McCarthy HITT – Next NGA West JV
On December 20, 2023, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (the Board) denied the government’s motion to dismiss pandemic-related claims. In doing so, the Board rejected the government’s arguments alleging that the claims (1) failed to state a claim, (2) were barred by the sovereign acts affirmative defense, and (3) failed to provide a clear amount as required by the Contracts Disputes Act. The Board’s rejection of the government’s motion to dismiss in McCarthy HITT – Next NGA West . . . Read More
Set-Aside Alert Interviews PilieroMazza’s Tony Franco on 8(a) Lawsuit and House Small Business Committee’s Probe
The U.S. District Court judge who banned the SBA from using a rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage for members of certain minority and ethnic groups in SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program has not issued a final ruling yet. But that did not stop the House Small Business Committee Chair Roger Williams, R-TX, from announcing on December 1 that the Committee is initiating an investigation of SBA’s compliance with the judge’s prohibition. SBA, in response to the judge’s order, began requiring . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 18, 2024
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 and Clocking in with PilieroMazza here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council Proposed Rule: Limitations on Subcontracting Revisions On January 17, the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration published a Proposed Rule amending the FAR and . . . Read More
Successor Government Contractor Hiring Obligations Change: DOL’s Long Awaited Nondisplacement Rule Effective February 12, 2024
Click here to view the recorded session. On December 14, 2023, the Department of Labor published a Final Rule implementing Executive Order 14055, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts, effective February 12, 2024. The rule establishes that when a service contract with the government expires and a follow-on contract is awarded, the successor contractor or subcontractor hires or offers the right of first refusal to the predecessor’s employees, preventing disruptions in federal services. The Final Rule contains a number of . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 12, 2024
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 and Clocking in with PilieroMazza here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS PilieroMazza Celebrates Promotion of Meghan Leemon and Lauren Brier, New Partners in the Government Contracts Group, PilieroMazza News, Meghan F. Leemon , Lauren Brier , Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Meghan Leemon and Lauren Brier were promoted to Partner in the Government Contracts Group , the Firm’s . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Debuts New Firm Video
The video offers an overview of PilieroMazza’s mission, our five core practice groups—including Government Contracts , Business & Transactions , Construction , Labor & Employment , and Litigation & Dispute Resolution —along with testimonials from the firm’s clients.
Focus on SBA’s SBIC Program, Part 2: Decoding Regulations and Pre-Application Considerations for Small Business Government Contractors
This second installment of PilieroMazza ’s blog series “Focus on SBA’s SBIC Program” explores regulations governing SBIC status and considerations for potential applicants. Please visit this link for Part 1 in the series. For small business government contractors looking to leverage the opportunities presented by the SBIC program, it is imperative to understand the related regulations to safeguard the interests of both investors and small businesses. As discussed in the first part of this blog series, the SBIC program provides members with . . . Read More
Protecting Our Nation’s Data: Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contractors
Click here to view the recorded session. In an era where digital threats are ever-evolving, ensuring the security of sensitive government data is paramount, especially for government contractors working on defense contracts. Join PilieroMazza’s Cy Alba and Daniel Figuenick for an insightful webinar exploring the unique challenges facing government contractors in safeguarding crucial data assets. You’ll learn valuable insights into the latest cybersecurity compliance requirements, helping to improve your ability to compete for contracts, as well as avoid contract termination and False Claims Act liability. . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Celebrates Promotion of Meghan Leemon and Lauren Brier, New Partners in the Government Contracts Group
PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Meghan Leemon and Lauren Brier were promoted to Partner in the Government Contracts Group , the Firm’s largest practice group, effective January 1, 2024. Commenting on the new Partners, Practice Group Chair Cy Alba expressed that “Meghan and Lauren’s promotion demonstrates their exceptional skill, dedication, and commitment to excellence in the highly regulated field of government contracts law. Their unwavering efforts and contributions to PilieroMazza’s success have not only enriched our team but have also significantly enhanced our ability to deliver unparalleled legal services . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 21, 2023
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 and Clocking in with PilieroMazza here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS H.R. 357, Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act, Passed House On December 12, the House passed legislation requiring the vast majority of rules issued by federal agencies to be signed and issued by a Senate-confirmed . . . Read More