Law360 Quotes PilieroMazza’s Lauren Brier: Federal Contractors’ Avenues for Tariff Mitigation

President Donald Trump’s tariff plans threaten to increase costs for federal contractors who won’t be exempt from the duties, but contractors may be able to pursue avenues for reimbursement if they follow certain regulatory rules. . . . Some contracting officers may allow an economic price adjustment to be worked into an existing contract as a modification, and contractors facing a hit from tariffs should at least ask, although similar requests during the COVID-19 pandemic were rarely successful, according to PilieroMazza . . . Read More

Trump Administration’s Proposed Tariffs: How Can Government Contractors Prepare?

While on the campaign trail, President-elect Trump spoke of implementing tariffs. How will government contractors be affected if the upcoming Trump administration enacts its proposed tariffs in 2025? Contractors offering goods to the government should (1) be alert to the possibility that proposed tariffs could increase their cost of performance, (2) factor increased cost and performance risks into their bids and proposals, and (3) ensure appropriate communications with subcontractors to lock-in particular quotes and scheduling to the extent necessary. Most . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 31, 2023

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 and Clocking in with PilieroMazza here.   GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS PilieroMazza’s Tony Franco Discusses Changes to SBA’s 8(a) Program with Law360 and the Impact on Small Business Government Contractors Changes to SBA’s 8(a) program, prompted by a recent district court decision, will make it more . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 6, 2023

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 Podcast Series “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting” here.   CONSTRUCTION Takeaways from Biden Administration’s Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity in Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects, 03.31.23, Jessica duHoffmann, Sara Strosser, and Annie Hudgins On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of . . . Read More

Overcoming the Inflation Crisis: The Ins-and-Outs of Extraordinary Contractual Relief for Government Contractors

An all-but-forgotten remedy in government contracting, Extraordinary Contractual Relief (ECR), is in the midst of a potential resurgence due to the Department of Defense’s (DOD) most recent memorandum on inflation entitled Managing the Effects of Inflation with Existing Contracts.  As PilieroMazza previously discussed, the current inflation crisis prompted DOD to suggest that, subject to the availability of funds, contractors should seek ECR when seeking an upward adjustment to the price of an existing firm-fixed-price contract. If you are a government . . . Read More

Federal News Network Interviews PilieroMazza’s Kevin Barnett: OFCCP to Disclose Confidential Federal Contractor Data

DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs recently published a notice to contractors about a Freedom of Information Act request from the Center for Investigative Reporting for all EEO-1 Reports submitted between 2016–2020. In this interview, PilieroMazza’s Kevin Barnett discusses the implications of releasing sensitive information and how government contractors can protect themselves. Visit this link to read Kevin’s client alert on the topic. About Kevin Barnett Kevin is Counsel in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group, where he advises clients in all . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 3, 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. LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION DOJ Recovers Over $5.6 Billion From Fraud and False Claims Act Matters in FY 2021: 6 Key Takeaways, February 3, 2022, Matt Feinberg and Jackie Unger On February 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had recovered more than $5.6 billion . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 10, 2021

Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here. Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here. LABOR & EMPLOYMENT COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing: Critical Implications of OSHA’s ETS for Federal Government Contractors, November 5, 2021, Nichole Atallah, Sarah Nash, Sara Nasseri, and Matt Stokes On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its long-awaited COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for covered private employers, including nearly all private employers . . . Read More

5 Things Every Contractor Should Know About the Contract Disputes Act

The well-worn adage that “you can’t fight City Hall” does not apply to federal government contractors.  The Contract Disputes Act (CDA) provides the statutory framework governing contract disputes between contractors and the government.  Although it is embodied in every government contract, its seemingly endless nuance and nearly 50 years of case law interpretation, can leave even the most experienced contractor confused at times.  To prevent further confusion around the CDA, attorneys from PilieroMazza’s Government Contract Claims & Appeals Group offer . . . Read More

BLOG: For Contractors, an REA for Keeping Your People Safe and on the Job

In COVID-19 times, one of the ongoing challenges for contractors is how to obtain upward equitable adjustments for increased operating costs due to the crisis. These costs could include more janitorial services, reconfiguring and/or refurnishing workspaces, changing processes and/or systems, overcoming supply chain fluctuations, enabling more remote work, compartmentalizing work groups, implementing shift work, allotting administrative time for health checks, giving more transportation and parking benefits, providing Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”), adding headcount made necessary by changes, as well as . . . Read More