Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 26, 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 Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Proposed Rules:  On March 20, OFPP published two proposed rules and requests for comments. Comments close April 20, 2026. Conformance of Cost Accounting Standards to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for CAS 407 Use of Standard Costs for Direct Material and Direct Labor. This proposed rule will . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 19, 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 . _____________________________________________ BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONS / MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Navigating the Recent Ban on Foreign Ownership for SBA Loans, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV ,  Daniel Figuenick, III Earlier this month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  banned  foreign nationals, non‑citizens, and lawful permanent residents whose principal residence was outside of the U.S. from owning any interest in a small business applicant of a . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 12, 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 Strengthens Litigation Bench with Newly Launched White Collar Defense Group Led by Former Military Judge Mark Rosenow, PilieroMazza News, Mark F. Rosenow ,  Todd M. Reinecker PilieroMazza  is proud to announce the launch of its  White Collar Defense Group , a strategic expansion of the firm’s litigation capabilities designed to protect businesses and individuals facing high-stakes criminal, civil, and regulatory exposure. Led by  Mark Rosenow , . . . Read More

Buying or Selling: Navigating the New Landscape of 8(a) M&A Transactions

Click  here  to view the recorded session. Buying or selling a government contracting business remains a nuanced process—especially when 8(a) contracts are involved. Recent updates to SBA guidance, increased scrutiny post-Ultima, and heightened compliance expectations added new layers of complexity to transactions involving 8(a) companies. Whether you’re a current 8(a) participant, a recent graduate, or a buyer interested in acquiring such a business, it’s critical to understand how these developments affect ownership transfers, eligibility, and long-term contract value. Join us for . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 26, 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 Earns Top Ranking for Government Contracting Thought Leadership in 2026 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, PilieroMazza News PilieroMazza  is proud to announce that the Firm was named  Top Government Contracting Firm  in the  2026 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards , recognizing leading firms and authors for thought leadership and reader engagement throughout 2025. In addition to the firmwide honor,  Jackie Unger  earned individual recognition as  #1 in Government Contracts , . . . 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 over $20 Million. . . . Read More

Sending Out An SOS for the LOS

The limitations on subcontracting, or LOS, is a fundamental requirement of set-aside contracting. Historically, however, the LOS has not received as much attention as other set-aside compliance obligations that are more regularly the focus of audits, enforcement actions, and protests. But that changed with recent high-profile audits by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of War (DOW) that are putting a spotlight on LOS compliance.  In particular, a DOW memorandum issued in January 2026 shows it is investigating LOS compliance . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 19, 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 DHS Shutdown Talks Hit a Wall as GOP Fumes, The Hill Discussions between the White House and Democratic leaders on funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have hit a wall as administration officials publicly slammed the minority party for refusing to make concessions. Read more here .  SBA Strikes Again: New 8(a) Program Suspensions . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 12, 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 U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Notice: Procurement Thresholds for Implementation of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 On February 3, USTR published a notice providing the U.S. dollar procurement thresholds to implement certain U.S. trade agreement obligations for calendar years 2026 and 2027. The notice is available  here . Department of War (DOW) Memorandum: Class Deviation—Contract . . . Read More