Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 13, 2021
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link. PilieroMazza Builds on Strategic Plan for the Future, January 5, 2021 PilieroMazza announced that, effective January 1, 2021, Tony Franco became Managing Partner, assuming the role held for over three decades by Founding Partner Pam Mazza. Commenting on the change, Pam remarked, “Tony is a proven leader with a solid understanding of not only the practice of law, but also the business of law. He is more than capable of leading . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 10, 2020
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link. COVID-19 Client Resource Center: To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “COVID-19 Client Resource Center.” Please contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS & ADVISORY SERVICES CARES Act Guide for Small Business Owners The U.S Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship released a guide for major programs and initiatives under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) . . . Read More
Navigating the DOW 8(a)/Set-Aside Audit and Termination Threat
On January 16, 2026, Secretary Hegseth announced in a video posted on X that the DOW would undertake an audit of all 8(a) sole-source awards over $20 Million to redirect defense spending to programs that enhance lethality while curbing fraud, waste, and abuse. Since that announcement, a DOW memorandum was made public revealing the scope is broader than anticipated. Rather than just 8(a) sole-source awards, DOW is auditing any active 8(a) sole-source contract, 8(a) set-aside contract, or small business set-aside contract . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Promotes Former Air Force Litigator Mark Rosenow to Partner
PilieroMazza is proud to announce the promotion of Mark Rosenow to Partner, effective July 1, 2025. “Mark’s promotion is a testament to his outstanding litigation skills and leadership,” said Todd Reinecker, Chair of the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. “His ability to combine trial experience with sharp legal strategy makes him an indispensable asset to our clients and our practice. He exemplifies the commitment and excellence PilieroMazza values in our partners.” The Firm’s Managing Partner, Tony Franco, echoed Todd’s . . . Read More
New Developments for SBA’s HUBZone Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program underwent a major rule change in January 2025, as we wrote about here. In this blog, PilieroMazza examines new developments that clarify our understanding of the HUBZone rules and how the HUBZone Program is positioned to help the Trump Administration meet its objective to grow domestic small business manufacturing. SBA’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative At a recent event, an SBA official explained that one of the agency’s . . . Read More
Rule of Two Changes: OMB Memo Aims to Make Rule of Two Apply to Task and Delivery Orders and SBA’s Proposed Rules, Coming Soon, Will Shape the Future Procurement Landscape
On January 25, 2024, the White House Office of Management and Budget issued a memo, Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple-Award Contracts, calling for executive agencies to apply the FAR’s Rule of Two to task and delivery orders competed under multiple-award contracts. Contractors should take note that this change has the potential to significantly increase the number of small business set-asides, and in turn, it could mean millions more dollars in contract opportunities for small businesses. In this blog, we . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Welcomes Former Military Trial Judge Mark Rosenow to Its Litigation Team
PilieroMazza is pleased to announce the arrival of Mark Rosenow as Counsel in the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. A former trial judge in the U.S. Air Force Trial Judiciary, Mark brings to PilieroMazza more than 15 years of legal practice and experience in complex civil and criminal litigation and high-risk investigations. Matt Feinberg, the Group’s Chair, said: “Mark’s diverse experiences give him the perspective to negotiate practical business solutions for clients to avoid costly disputes or litigate when . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Earns “Highly Regarded” Nationwide Ranking in Chambers USA
PilieroMazza—a business law firm serving the legal needs of government contractors and commercial businesses—is proud to announce that the 2023 edition of Chambers USA ranks the Firm’s Government Contracts Group in its highest category nationwide and also rated the Mergers & Acquisitions Group, for a second consecutive year. Furthermore, Jessica duHoffmann, the head of PilieroMazza’s newly launched Construction Group, was ranked for a second consecutive year. Managing Partner Tony Franco remarked: “Our objective is to always provide the highest level . . . Read More
BLOG: Raytheon Challenges CO Intellectual Property Decision in COFC
In a recent Court of Federal Claims (COFC) case,[1] Raytheon Corporation (Raytheon) challenged a federal agency order that a Government Purpose Right (GPR) legend be affixed to documents purportedly containing technical data. COFC held that the contracting officer’s (CO) decision that the documents contained technical data and the CO order to affix a GPR legend constituted a claim under COFC jurisdiction.This demonstrates that government contractors may challenge similar intellectual property disputes in COFC, despite an adverse final decision from a . . . Read More
BLOG: 2019 GAO Bid Protest Annual Report: Number of Protests Filed Drops by 16%
GAO recently issued its annual report to Congress, which provides data concerning protest filings for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019.[1] GAO’s annual report confirms a sharp decrease in the number of protests filed. Notably, 2,198 protests were filed in FY 2019—a 16% decrease from FY 2018. The report does not identify a reason for the decrease, but one driver may be the jurisdictional limits on protesting task orders. Initiatives like Category Management have led to more and more requirements being procured . . . Read More