Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 25, 2026

  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. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Department of Defense (DoD) Class Deviation (CD) 2026-O0051: Implementation of Vendor Threat Mitigation Support Authorities On June 11, DoD issued a CD requiring all DoD contracting officers to include two updated contract clauses in solicitations and contracts performed outside of the U.S. The CD implements section 823 of the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 11, 2026

  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 Distinguished for Legal Excellence in 2026 Chambers USA Ranking, PilieroMazza News PilieroMazza is proud to announce that Chambers USA distinguishes the Firm’s Government Contracts Group among the nation’s elite—earning the highest nationwide ranking for the Group’s work with government contractors. Additionally, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, earned his first national ranking in Government Contracts, reflecting Cy’s exceptional leadership and extensive experience guiding . . . Read More

Matthew E. Feinberg

Matt is an accomplished litigator with over 17 years of experience handling federal and state cases, including civil and appellate litigation, administrative proceedings and appeals, and arbitration. In July 2026, Matt became PilieroMazza’s Managing Partner, joining fellow Managing Partner Nichole Atallah in leading the Firm’s strategic direction and continued growth. As an experienced senior practitioner in PilieroMazza’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group and Chair of the False Claims Act (FCA) and Audits & Investigations teams, Matt has a unique perspective on successful litigation strategies to achieve the best . . . Read More

Antonio R. Franco

Tony brings more than three decades of experience giving advice and counsel to PilieroMazza’s diverse client base. He is recognized by clients and industry peers for his ability to anticipate risks, resolve problems before they escalate, and provide practical, business-minded guidance that drives results. Clients rely on him not only as a trusted legal advisor, but as a true partner in protecting their interests and advancing their business goals. For government contractors and commercial businesses facing high-stakes legal and regulatory . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 28, 2026

  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. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS House Small Business Committee Unanimously Advances “Rule of Two” Bill Toward Full House Vote, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Antonio R. Franco, Jacqueline K. Unger In a significant development for the small business federal contracting community, the House Small Business Committee unanimously approved an amended version of H.R. 2804, the Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025, advancing . . . Read More

Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act Proposes to Eliminate Preferences for 8(a) and WOSB Firms

On April 27, 2026, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) introduced companion bills called “Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act.” The bills (H.R. 8511) and (S. 4390) seek to eliminate federal contracting preferences for “socially and economically disadvantaged individuals” and “small business concerns owned and controlled by women,” essentially gutting the statutory bases for the Small Business Administration’s Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and 8(a) Business Development Program (the 8(a) Program). Following President Trump’s March 26, 2026, Executive . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 14, 2026

  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. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS House Committee to Consider Legislation Codifying the Rule of Two for Small Business Set-Asides, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Antonio R. Franco, Jacqueline K. Unger On Wednesday, May 20, the House Committee on Small Business is scheduled to consider legislation that would codify the Rule of Two into federal law. Stakeholders have a near-term opportunity to . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 7, 2026

  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. _____________________________________________ GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Executive Order (EO): Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting On April 30, the President issued an EO establishing the Administration’s policy that fixed-price contracts with performance-based considerations serve as the default and preferred method of procurement to advance cost predictability and budget discipline, appropriate contractor incentives and accountability, and streamlined procurement and . . . Read More