Managing the Financial Impact of Tariffs on Your Government Contract
Click here to view the recorded session. Tariffs and trade policy shifts can significantly impact the cost structure of government contracts—particularly those involving imported materials or equipment. Without proactive strategies, contractors may face profit erosion, performance delays, and compliance risks. Join PilieroMazza’s Jackie Unger and Ryan Boonstra for this timely webinar where they explore how tariffs affect pricing, sourcing, and performance obligations under federal contracts. Whether you’re managing an existing contract or preparing for future solicitations, this session will equip you with tools to better navigate . . . Read More
Long-Awaited Release of FAR Part 19: New Rule of Two and More
On September 26, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council released the much-anticipated rewrite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19, formerly titled Small Business Programs, as part of the broader Revolutionary FAR Overhaul initiative. To the pleasant surprise of many in the government contracting community, much of Part 19’s original content remains intact considering other more significant changes to other parts of the FAR. Still, several notable revisions—most prominently, retention of the Rule of Two—carry significant implications for small business . . . Read More
FAR Part 19 Overhaul: What It Means for Size Recertification, M&A, and Contract Eligibility
When the FAR Council issued its long-awaited rewrite of FAR Part 19 as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, many in the government contracting community focused on headline issues like the preservation of the “Rule of Two” and the streamlining of small business policies. But tucked within the reorganization is one of the most impactful—and potentially disruptive—changes for contractors: the treatment of size recertification. While the new FAR attempts to simplify the rules by anchoring size status at the master contract level, it creates significant . . . Read More
Key Changes in GSA Schedule Contracting: What You Need to Know
Click here to view the recorded session. These days, the pace of change in federal procurement can be dizzying. The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, a critical tool for many contractors doing business with the federal government, is no exception. Recently, there have been a number of key changes to GSA’s MAS program, including Refresh 29, the shift to transactional data reporting, the re-write of FAR Part 8, joint ventures, and more. With the expected surge in . . . Read More
DOT Ends Race- and Sex-Based Presumptions of Disadvantage in DBE and ACDBE Programs
On September 30, 2025, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a major change to the eligibility criteria for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) Programs. Through an interim final rule (IFR) taking effect on October 3, 2025, DOT is removing the use of the race- and sex-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage for establishing DBE and ACDBE eligibility. The IFR will have an immediate impact on all current DBE/ACDBE firms and future applicants as all firms will be required . . . 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
The Shutdown Lowdown for Bid Protests
NOTE: On October 6, 2025, we revised the ODRA section of the original client alert based on new guidance from ODRA. Please see below. As federal contractors begin to grapple with the first government shutdown in several years, many are wondering how the shutdown will impact bid protests. This client alert provides the lowdown for how the shutdown will impact new and existing bid protests. Government Accountability Office (GAO) GAO is closed due to the lapse in appropriations. Based on . . . Read More
Contracting Misstep Could be Costly: Court Clarifies Incorporation by Reference
A recent court decision delivers a stark warning to government contractors: failing to clearly include all the terms and conditions from your offer into the final contract could end up costing you. As this issue becomes increasingly common in federal contracting, the decision serves as a wake-up call for anyone drafting or negotiating government contracts. Background In Beacon Point Assocs., LLC v. Dep’t of Veterans Affairs, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit examined whether the contractor’s quote—including its . . . Read More
5 Actions Employers Should Address with Employees as the Government Shutdown Looms
At midnight September 30, the federal government will run out of funds and contractors will start receiving stop-work orders for all work deemed non-essential. At the time of publication, compromise in Congress looks unlikely, and a protracted shutdown likely. In order to minimize costly personnel missteps, federal government contractors should consider the action items listed below BEFORE the government shuts its doors. For more comprehensive information on considerations for government contractors during a shutdown, please read our client alert “ September 2025: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors . . . Read More