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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

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

Caitlin Trevillyan

Caitlin is a business and government contracts attorney whose practice focuses on advising prime contractors and subcontractors across a wide range of industries. She assists clients in reviewing and negotiating commercial and government contracts, providing regulatory and compliance guidance, and implementing compliance programs to help clients navigate the complex legal landscape governing their operations. Caitlin also conducts government contracts and grants M&A due diligence for both buy-side and sell-side transactions of all sizes. Caitlin represents government contractors in pre- and . . . Read More

Joint Venture Eligibility: Refresher on Requirements for Government Contractors

Click here to view the recorded session. Knowing and understanding the specific requirements around joint venture eligibility can make or break your ability to compete and be eligible for certain government contracts. PilieroMazza’s Meghan Leemon examines key elements of joint venture eligibility you need to understand to maintain your competitive edge and defend a contract award. This is a can’t-miss webinar for any contractor considering or currently pursuing work through a joint venture. Learning objectives include: latest SBA requirements for joint venture eligibility; common compliance . . . Read More

DOD Push for Commercial Item and Service Contracting Increases Defense Contracting Opportunities

PilieroMazza recently highlighted a Department of Defense (DOD) memo (linked here ) requiring DOD Components to adopt the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) as the preferred acquisition method for business and weapon system programs. The memo also recommends using the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and Other Transactions (OT) as the default solicitation and award approach (visit this link to access our blog series and webinar on “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting”). As DOD and other agencies are expected to increase Commercial . . . Read More