GAO Holds that SAM Registration Pertains to a Bidder’s Responsibility, Not Responsiveness of a Bid
On December 16, 2020, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sustained a protest by a contractor that was eliminated from a competition because its System for Award Management (SAM) registration had expired. Holding that registration in SAM pertains to a bidder’s responsibility, not the responsiveness of the bid, the GAO directed the agency to afford the bidder an opportunity to cure the matter after bid opening and before the award rather than finding the bidder to be ineligible for award. This . . . Read More
PPP Round Deux: Who Qualifies, For How Much, and Forgiveness Changes
While the President vetoed the 2021 NDAA—and has put COVID relief into question—he has not yet acted on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which contained the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the Act) dealing with the second round of PPP Loans. So, while the Act may be in jeopardy of a veto also, it has not yet occurred and, regardless, it is likely many of the PPP Loan provisions contained in the Act will be . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 17, 2020
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . This is the last issue of PilieroMazza’s Weekly Update for 2020. We will resume the publication in the second week of January 2021. Please visit this link to view a holiday message from us to you. To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “ COVID-19 Client Resource Center .” Contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Key Provisions in the 2021 NDAA for Government Contractors, December 11, 2020, . . . Read More
Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies
Key Provisions in the 2021 NDAA for Government Contractors
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”). The NDAA, commonly referred to as “must pass” legislation, is a key legislative vehicle that Congress uses each year to address a wide variety of issues, from defense spending to small business contracting matters. And this year is no different. Based on the recent Conference Report , the 2021 NDAA heading to the President will contain numerous provisions that will impact contractors doing business with the federal government. There . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – December 8, 2020
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: The CARES Act: Highlights and Planning for the Future, December 16, 2020, Cy Alba , Nichole Atallah , Kathryn Hickey, and Matt Feinberg . COVID-19 Client Resource Center: To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “ COVID-19 Client Resource Center .” Contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONS BLOG: Got Millennials? Two New Trends for Private Company Boards of Directors, December 2, 2020, Laura Sims Recent trends in corporate governance best practices for . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 24, 2020
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: The CARES Act: Highlights and Planning for the Future, December 16, 2020, Cy Alba , Nichole Atallah , Kathryn Hickey, and Matt Feinberg . COVID-19 Client Resource Center: To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “ COVID-19 Client Resource Center .” Contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION BLOG: Errors to Avoid when Moving State Litigation to Federal Court, November 17, 2020, Megan Benevento Depending on the claims, parties, and preferences, there are . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 12, 2020
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: The CARES Act: Highlights and Planning for the Future, December 16, 2020, Cy Alba , Nichole Atallah , Kathryn Hickey, and Matt Feinberg . COVID-19 Client Resource Center: To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “ COVID-19 Client Resource Center .” Contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. LABOR & EMPLOYMENT BLOG: Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping: 5 Things Contractors Should Do Now, November 6, 2020, Nichole Atallah , Sarah Nash , and Sara Nasseri The Trump administration issued . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 4, 2020
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: Mergers and Acquisitions in Healthcare: Getting Your House in Order, November 11, 2020, Kathryn Hickey. Read more here . WEBINAR: The CARES Act: Highlights and Planning for the Future, December 16, 2020, Cy Alba , Nichole Atallah , Kathryn Hickey, and Matt Feinberg . RECORDING: SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor Protégé Programs: Key Changes for Government Contractors, October 28, 2020, Pam Mazza and Peter Ford . Watch here . Read PilieroMazza’s summary of the final rule here . COVID-19 Client . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 22, 2020
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . WEBINAR: SBA’s Final Rule on Mentor-Protégé Programs: Key Changes for Government Contractors, October 28, 2020, Pamela Mazza and Peter Ford . Read more here . WEBINAR: Mergers and Acquisitions in Healthcare: Getting Your House in Order, November 11, 2020, Kathryn Hickey. Read more here . COVID-19 Client Resource Center: To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “COVID-19 Client Resource Center.” Contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONS BLOG: Important . . . Read More