The Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council published three final rules on Aug. 11, 2021, amending the FAR to implement changes mandated by various National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAAs) and to homogenize the FAR...more
8/13/2021
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With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading outside of China at an ever-increasing rate, government contractors should prepare for possible service and payment interruptions. In addition, the administration is considering...more
3/2/2020
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On November 8, 2019, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a substantial proposed rule addressing a plethora of potential changes to the regulations governing small business programs. Below is a snapshot of key...more
11/11/2019
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A Florida federal court has ruled that a teaming agreement for a government contract did not compel an unsuccessful prime contractor to protest a lost award, despite the demand by its subcontractor teaming partner. TYR...more
Federal prime contractors and subcontractors should consider reviewing and updating compliance procedures and employee training relating to entertainment and other business development gratuities in the wake of the Fifth...more