Cy Alba Co-Hosts “The Real Deal” Podcast Series Highlighting Winning, Growing, and Exiting in Government Contracting

Powered by OrangeSlices’ “ The Peel ” podcast, “The Real Deal” is a new series created by PilieroMazza partner Cy Alba and Sarah Djamshidi of Speedshift Ventures. Episodes explore the fast-evolving world of M&A in the government contracting space. This series dives deep into the realities facing buyers, sellers, advisors, and operators—unpacking the trends, risks, and decisions behind successful (and sometimes failed) deals. In this premiere episode, “Cybersecurity, Contracts, and Culture: De-risking Your Deal Before You Sell,” Cy and Sarah unravel the complex dynamics shaping . . . Read More

A True Path to Making America Great: Supporting Small Businesses and the Rule of Two

Recently, there has been a good deal of speculation about whether the so-called “Rule of Two” will continue to exist after the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhaul that is currently ongoing. Specifically, whether FAR Part 19 will continue to have such a rule, given it is not expressly stated in the Small Business Act (the Act) (but it is certainly intimated that such a rule is the best way to ensure that the statutory small business goals are met). However, . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 17, 2025

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 UPDATE: Let Your Voice be Heard: Congress Wants to Hear from Small Business Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Antonio R. Franco ,  Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV ,  Jacqueline K. Unger ,  Kristine “Krissy” Crallé The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors,” originally scheduled for July 8 to address key issues impacting small business government contractors, was . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 10, 2025

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 SBA Orders Full-Scale Audit of 8(a) Program: What You Should Do to Prepare, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jon Williams ,  Meghan F. Leemon The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently  announced  an “immediate and full-scale audit” of its 8(a) business development program. The announcement stems from a “years-long fraud and bribery scheme involving a former federal contracting officer and two 8(a) contractors,” . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 3, 2025

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 Promotes Former Air Force Litigator Mark Rosenow to Partner, PilieroMazza News, Mark F. Rosenow PilieroMazza  is proud to announce the promotion of  Mark Rosenow  to Partner, effective July 1, 2025. “Mark’s promotion is a testament to his outstanding litigation skills and leadership,” said  Todd Reinecker , Chair of the Firm’s  Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group . “His ability to combine trial experience with sharp legal strategy makes . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 26, 2025

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’s Managing Partner Tony Franco Receives 2025 Chairman’s Award from Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, PilieroMazza News, Antonio R. Franco PilieroMazza  is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Managing Partner,  Tony Franco , is the recipient of the 2025 Chairman’s Award, a prestigious honor presented by the  Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce . The Chairman’s Award recognizes an individual whose leadership, service, and dedication have made . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 20, 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 .   PilieroMazza Expands Litigation Practice with Addition of Former DOJ Senior Attorney Paul Allulis, PilieroMazza News, Paul A. Allulis PilieroMazza  is pleased to announce that  Paul Allulis  joined the Firm as Counsel in its  Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group , following his tenure as a . . . Read More