Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 8, 2025
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, Clocking in with PilieroMazza here, and Ex Rel. Radio here. GSA FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES Sam Finnerty and Cy Alba Discuss Procurement Overhaul with Bloomberg Government, PilieroMazza News, Samuel S. Finnerty, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV Transparency into major system acquisitions by federal agencies could be a casualty of cuts . . . Read More
OMB Issues Memoranda on Use and Acquisition of AI by Federal Agencies, Part 2: What It Means for Government Contractors
In Part 2 of this series, we look at OMB Memorandum M-25-22, which addresses the procurement of AI by federal agencies. As noted in Part 1, the memos implement Executive Order 14179, “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence,” issued by President Trump on January 23, 2025, and rescinds and replaces prior OMB memos issued by President Biden’s administration addressing the same. Like M-25-21, M-25-22 marks a significant shift in how federal agencies acquire and integrate AI—highlighting what government . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 1, 2025
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, Clocking in with PilieroMazza here, and Ex Rel. Radio here. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS SWIFT to Launch May 1: DOD Fast Tracks Software Deployment Opening New Doors for Defense Contractors, PilieroMazza Blog, Samuel S. Finnerty In a decisive move to stay ahead in an era of rapidly evolving . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 17, 2025
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, Clocking in with PilieroMazza here, and Ex Rel. Radio here. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 1: Defense Acquisition Reform, PilieroMazza Blog, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Josie Farinelli President Trump’s April 9, 2025, Executive Order Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation In the Defense . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 20, 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 December 2024: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Nichole D. Atallah, Lauren Brier, Abigail “Abby” Finan Once again, the specter of a government shutdown looms over . . . Read More
CBCA Releases Its 2024 Annual Report: Key Insights for Government Contractors
The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) recently released its 2024 Annual Report (the Report), providing updates on personnel, decision statistics, and other important developments. The CBCA’s role in resolving disputes between government contractors and federal agencies makes the Report a valuable resource when developing strategies for filing or defending a CBCA case. In this blog, attorneys in PilieroMazza’s REAs, Claims, and Appeals Group offer key insights from the Report that could affect how contractors submit or respond to a . . . Read More
Call It What It Is: D.C. Cracks Down on Employee Misclassification in Construction
Employee misclassification is an area of employment law that has steadily become a prominent subject of litigation in recent years. The decision of whether a specific worker is properly identified as an employee or independent contractor is not always easy to make and depends on the specific policies and practices applicable to each worker. Making the correct decision is critical. Consistent with numerous other jurisdictions across the country, a new lawsuit filed by the District of Columbia Attorney General demonstrates . . . Read More
Supreme Court Opens Door to Broader Spectrum of Employment Discrimination Cases
In April 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court held that transferring an employee to a new position with the same rank and pay may constitute an adverse action under Title VII. The recent decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri may have a substantial impact on employers. Employers nationwide should be aware of the new standard, implement internal processes to avoid discrimination claims, and understand how these changes will impact future personnel decisions. What Is Title VII? Most . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 30, 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 Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Reports: 7(a) Loan Approval for Borrowers with Unresolved COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Compliance Issues: On May 21, SBA’s OIG issued an inspection report assessing SBA’s 7(a) loan . . . Read More
Sustainable Procurement: A Closer Look at the New Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
In recent years, the U.S. government made sustainability a priority in its procurement practices. To accomplish this goal, the FAR Council published a new final rule (Rule), primarily addressing sustainability practices and enforcing agency obligations to procure sustainable products and services. Below, PilieroMazza highlights key aspects of the Rule and outlines potential challenges and opportunities for federal government contractors. The Rule On April 22, 2024, the FAR Council published a new rule that takes effect today, May 22, 2024, focused . . . Read More