Congress Searches for Shutdown Off-Ramp As DHS Employees Start Missing Pay, Government Executive -
Republicans are renewing their push to fully fund and reopen the Homeland Security Department, suggesting the war the...more
Bid protests remain a critical element of the federal procurement process. Whether submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending a contract award, recent rulings can influence not only your current contracts but also...more
Sending Out An SOS for the LOS -
The limitations on subcontracting, or LOS, is a fundamental requirement of set-aside contracting. Historically, however, the LOS has not received as much attention as other set-aside...more
Contractors spend months, if not years, preparing a bid on a single federal contract. So, when the investment pays off and you win the contract, it is a punch to the gut to see a competitor protest your award. Awardees all...more
2/20/2026
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Bid protests remain a critical element of the federal procurement process. Whether submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending a contract award, recent rulings can influence not only your current contracts but also...more
Partial Shutdown Ends Less Than 4 Days After It Began, Government Executive -
Nearly every federal agency is now funded through September and employees will be paid for the days they were furloughed. Federal agencies are...more
From DOGE to the FAR re-write and a lot in between, 2025 was an unprecedented year of upheaval and unique challenges in government contracting. While many contractors may be eager to turn the page to 2026, looking back on key...more
GovCon M&A and Recertification: What Small Business Contractors, Investors, and Private Equity Firms Need to Know -
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) size and recertification rules have always been central to...more
Last week, the Supreme Court declined to review Percipient.ai, Inc. v. United States, 153 F.4th 1226 (Fed. Cir. 2025), a high‑profile Federal Circuit decision that limits who may bring a protest at the U.S. Court of Federal...more
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) Press Release: Sullivan Secures Long Overdue Fix to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Rule for Small Business Contracting -
On December 10, Sen. Sullivan announced that the SBA...more
An organizational conflict of interest (OCI) is a significant issue for both contractors and the government. When a contract opportunity presents a potential or actual OCI—whether due to unequal access to information, biased...more
The Shutdown Lowdown for Bid Protests -
As federal contractors begin to grapple with the first government shutdown in several years, many are wondering how the shutdown will impact bid protests. This client alert provides...more
As federal contractors begin to grapple with the first government shutdown in several years, many are wondering how the shutdown will impact bid protests. This client alert provides the lowdown for how the shutdown will...more
UPDATE: Let Your Voice be Heard: Congress Wants to Hear from Small Business Government Contractors -
The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field:...more
Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs) are a critical currency in the world of government contracting—shaping future awards, past‐performance evaluations, and a contractor’s reputation. Positive assessments can...more
SBA Orders Full-Scale Audit of 8(a) Program: What You Should Do to Prepare -
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced an “immediate and full-scale audit” of its 8(a) business development program. The...more
One of the primary benefits of filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is that it automatically puts the awarded contracts on hold, stopping the agency from proceeding with performance. To reap the...more
The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 4: Capitalizing on Consortia -
In this final blog of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss DOD’s authority to award OTs to consortia...more
Whether you’re submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending your contract award, bid protest rulings can influence not just your current contract but also future outcomes and the broader award process. Recent protest...more
Whether you’re submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending your contract award, bid protest rulings can influence not just your current contract but also future outcomes and the broader award process. Recent protest...more
Federal Judge Clarifies Scope of TRO Enjoining Federal Spending Freeze -
As we recently outlined, on January 31, 2025, U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that blocks the...more
Organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) should be front of mind for any federal government contractor. The mere presence of an OCI may cause contractors to reconsider which contracting opportunities to pursue, reshape...more
Corporate Transparency Act, Part 4: Reporting Requirements Temporarily Suspended -
As you may have been following, PilieroMazza previously reported on the requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the...more
12/6/2024
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released its 2024 Bid Protest Annual Report (Report), providing statistics on protests, cost claims, and requests for reconsideration at GAO this year. In this blog,...more
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Interim Final Rule: Adoption of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards -
On October 2, HHS published an interim...more