Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 12, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . PilieroMazza will host a series of webinars on “The Post-Coronavirus Workplace,” which will cover topics of interest for our clients who are navigating “the new normal.” Please visit this web page for updates and this link to subscribe and receive PilieroMazza webinar invitations. To access resources for businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis, we invite you to visit PilieroMazza’s “ COVID-19 Client Resource Center .” Please contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS & ADVISORY SERVICES . . . Read More

Government Contracts

PilieroMazza is proud of its reputation as the go-to law firm for contractors navigating the complexities of doing business with the federal government. It’s a distinction we’ve earned by shaping the future of federal procurement law through the cases we pursue, by interacting with key government decision-makers, and by testifying before the U.S. Congress. Our attorneys resolve issues for government contractors in a thoughtful, thorough manner that considers all aspects of their business. This holistic approach, attention to detail, and . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 29, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . 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 .” Please contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW Creating a New Normal: 5 Steps for Employers Preparing a Returning Workforce in a COVID-19 Environment, May 21, 2020, Sara Nasseri As government authorities slowly begin the reopening process, employers are now preparing to reopen facilities and return employees to their worksites. Undoubtedly, with . . . Read More

The Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application: Cracking the Code and Deciphering the Confusion

As noted in our previous alert , SBA recently released its long-awaited PPP Loan Forgiveness Application. Unfortunately, the Forgiveness Application is difficult to understand and complete. To help crack the code, we have put together the following analysis with our review of the application, SBA’s newly released guidance as to the loan terms, and key issues in the application, as well as input from our accounting partners.  1.      Necessary Documents Before you fill out your Forgiveness Application, you will need to have . . . Read More

BLOG: CARES Act Section 3610 – Part 1: Confusion and Shifting Sands

As we noted previously , last week Defense Pricing and Contracting issued draft instructions and requirements for contractors submitting funding requests under Section 3610 of the CARES Act. These requirements contain some departures from previous guidance and define several points that previously were left up to a contracting officer’s discretion. In this two-part blog series (visit this link for Part 2), we examine some of the key areas in which the guidance either clarified or, in some cases changed, existing practice. First, . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 15, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . 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 .” Please contact covid19@pilieromazza.com for immediate assistance. CLIENT ALERT: SBA, Treasury Issue New Guidance Concerning Good-Faith Certification on the Necessity of Loan Request, May 13, 2020, Cy Alba , Kathryn L. Hickey, and  Jon Williams . [ Read More ] CLIENT ALERT: SBA Implements WOSB / EDWOSB Certification Requirement and Revises Economic Disadvantage Criteria for . . . Read More

House Introduces New Legislation Allowing Startups To Access PPP Funding

On May 8, 2020, Congresswomen Anna Enshoo and Cathy McMorris introduced the Caring for Startup Employees Act of 2020 , a bipartisan piece of legislation aimed at granting more economic assistance to startup companies through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Should this bill become law, it would dramatically increase the number of companies eligible for PPP loans. Under current Small Business Administration (SBA) guidance and regulations—specifically the agency’s “affiliation rules”—many startups are unable to receive PPP funds because they do not have a majority shareholder. The Caring for . . . Read More

BLOG: FAR Council Rulemaking Error Requires GSA Contractors to Qualify As Small at Time of Award for Certain Orders

As we recently wrote , the FAR Council published a final rule (Rule) on February 27, 2020 that amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to capture regulatory changes made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2013, including those pertaining to size representation/certification. However, in drafting the Rule, the FAR Council made a critical change that not only deviate from SBA regulations, but also run counter to everything we know about when the size status of a contractor is determined.  All small . . . Read More