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
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 5, 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 Small Business Administration (SBA) Press Release: SBA Administrator Guzman Releases Statement on the Reopening of the 8(a) Application Portal On Friday, September 29, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman released the following statement on . . . Read More
Changes to Construction Prompt Payment Act: What It Means for Construction Contractors Operating in DC
In 2023, the Private Contractor and Subcontractor Prompt Payment Act of 20131 (the Act) was amended to include additional protections for subcontractors on private projects by limiting a contractor’s setoff rights related to claims or damages on other projects. This limitation also applies to first-tier subcontractors. Below, attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Construction Group summarize what changes to the Act mean for construction contractors and subcontractors working on private construction projects in DC. The Act—which governs private projects—requires contractors and first-tier subcontractors to . . . 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
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 2, 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. GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here. LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Debt Limit Deal Would Save Feds’ Paychecks, But Freeze Agency Spending An agreement between the White House and congressional Republicans would bring a spending freeze to federal agencies . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 1, 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. GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here. BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONS PilieroMazza Client Xcelerate Solutions Completes Investment Transaction, 02.23.23, Jon Williams, Cy Alba, and Katie Burrows PilieroMazza—a business law firm serving the legal needs of government contractors and commercial . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 16, 2022
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. GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Inflation Relief Is Coming for DOD Contractors, 12.09.22, Kevin Barnett, Lauren Brier, and James Rhodes As PilieroMazza has reported, rising costs due to inflation have been one of the . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 19, 2022
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. GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Overcoming the Inflation Crisis: The Ins-and-Outs of Extraordinary Contractual Relief for Government Contractors, 10.13.22, Kevin Barnett and Lauren Brier An all-but-forgotten remedy in government contracting, Extraordinary Contractual Relief (ECR), . . . Read More
5 Things Every Contractor Should Know About the Contract Disputes Act
The well-worn adage that “you can’t fight City Hall” does not apply to federal government contractors. The Contract Disputes Act (CDA) provides the statutory framework governing contract disputes between contractors and the government. Although it is embodied in every government contract, its seemingly endless nuance and nearly 50 years of case law interpretation, can leave even the most experienced contractor confused at times. To prevent further confusion around the CDA, attorneys from PilieroMazza’s Government Contract Claims & Appeals Group offer . . . Read More