Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– June 15, 2022

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 . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s latest episodes and follow us to hear more here .   GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS PilieroMazza’s Cy Alba Testifies Before House Committee: Are Governmentwide Contracts Helping or Hurting Small Contractors? Cy Alba , 06.15.22 On June 14, 2022, PilieroMazza ’s Isaias “Cy” Alba , a partner in the Firm’s Government Contracts Group , testified before . . . Read More

PilieroMazza’s Cy Alba Testifies Before House Committee: Are Governmentwide Contracts Helping or Hurting Small Contractors?

On June 14, 2022, PilieroMazza ’s Isaias “Cy” Alba , a partner in the Firm’s Government Contracts Group , testified before the House Committee on Small Business to advocate for the rights of small business government contractors in procurement contracts. Specifically, the hearing examined governmentwide contracts, including the Best-In-Class (BICs) contracts that originate from the Category Management initiative, and assessed their impact on the federal small business base. In his testimony, Cy discussed potential solutions to reduce the barriers to entry for small businesses as it pertains . . . Read More

Small Business Set Asides Now Allowed Outside the U.S.: What You Need to Know

Effective May 26, 2022, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) gives contracting officers the discretion to apply the Small Business Act (Act)—implemented by FAR Part 19—outside the United States and its outlying areas.  This final rule (Rule) could create significant business opportunities for small business government contractors capable of competing for overseas procurements.  By way of background, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has consistently taken the position that the Act is not geographically limited and, as a result, FAR Part 19, should . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– May 25, 2022

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 . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s latest episodes and follow us to hear more here .   GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Fraud Allegations Could Bedevil Borrowers in SBA COVID-19 Relief Programs for Many Years, Cy Alba , May 19, 2022 As everyone who has been tracking the COVID-19 relief programs since 2020 knows, at . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– May 19, 2022

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 . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s latest episodes and follow us to hear more here .   GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS GSA Seeks Feedback on Potential Changes to Polaris Joint Ventures, Cy Alba , May 13, 2022 On May 13, 2022, the General Services Administration (GSA) published draft proposed changes  to the Polaris Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). . . . Read More

GSA Seeks Feedback on Potential Changes to Polaris Joint Ventures

On May 13, 2022, the General Services Administration (GSA) published draft proposed changes to the Polaris Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). Specifically, the agency is proposing to revise Section L.5.1.3.1 of the request for proposals (RFP), dealing with joint ventures, after reviewing industry feedback and engaging with the Small Business Administration (SBA). GSA emphasized that the language is in draft form and is subject to change. Most importantly, members of the small business information technology community are encouraged to provide feedback to Polaris@gsa.gov by . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– May 11, 2022

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 . GovCon Live! Podcast: Listen to PilieroMazza’s latest episodes and follow us to hear more here .   GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS GSA Awards Blanket Purchase Agreements for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Procurement The General Services Administration (GSA) awarded new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), which will make it . . . Read More