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
When doing business with the Department of Defense (DOD), contractors must ensure that protecting their intellectual property (IP) and understanding DOD’s data rights regime under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation...more
January 2026: Partial Government Shutdown Imminent—Key Considerations for Federal Contractors -
Last fall, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history—at 43 days—had lasting and widespread negative impacts across the...more
As of May 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) had flagged nearly 38,000 already-forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that it suspected borrowers were ineligible for. The SBA has and will continue to...more
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently requested information to explore “potential improvements” to the acquisition of Information Technology (IT) hardware and software through Value Added Resellers (VARs),...more
When doing business with the Department of Defense (DOD), it is imperative that contractors protect their intellectual property (IP) and understand DOD’s data rights regime under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation...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
In the evolving landscape of government contracting, non-FAR-based procurements, including Other Transactions Authority (OTA), have become a focal point. A key element of President Trump’s April 9, 2025, Executive Order,...more
SBA’s 8(a) Program Audit Starts—PilieroMazza Launches “8(a) Audit Response Task Force” to Help Clients Handle the Holiday Gift No One Asked For -
On December 5, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal...more
Warfighting at Warp Speed: Why Defense Contractors Must Track the Department of War’s Acquisition Overhaul -
The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on November 7, 2025, that the U.S. Department of War (DOW) is...more
As part of the broader Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 27, which addresses patents, data, and copyrights was revised. While most changes were driven by the need for plain language,...more
Indirect rates are a critical component of government contract pricing—and a common focus of DCAA audits. In this last installment of our webinar series, we’ll guide you through the different acceptable indirect rate...more
FAR Part 19 Shake-Up: What It Means for Your Contracts, Your Team, and Your Bottom Line -
Significant revisions to FAR Part 19 will reshape how the federal government engages with small business government contractors, and...more
Senate Fails to Advance GOP Funding Bill for 9th Time as Government Shutdown Enters Day 16, CBS -
The Senate failed to advance a House-passed GOP bill to fund the government for the ninth time on Wednesday, the 15th day of...more
Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contracts come with complex compliance requirements and heightened audit risk. In this webinar, we’ll walk you through how to successfully manage a DCAA audit within a CPFF framework—from pre-award...more
10/15/2025
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CMMC Is Here—What It Means for Defense Contractors -
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program is finally here. A final rule establishing the CMMC Program at Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations...more
9/19/2025
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With audit activity from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) on the rise, government contractors—especially small and mid-sized businesses—must be prepared for increased scrutiny. In Part 1 of this 3-part webinar series,...more
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program is finally here. A final rule establishing the CMMC Program at Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 170 went live on December 16, 2024. Now, the...more
Concerns are mounting that the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul will eliminate the regulatory “Rule of Two” found in FAR Part 19. Now, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is going further—seeking to narrow the reach of the...more
How the Boards of Contract Appeals Work—And Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line -
When government contractors receive an adverse decision from a contracting officer, it can be difficult to balance the costs, performance...more
DOD Push for Commercial Item and Service Contracting Increases Defense Contracting Opportunities -
PilieroMazza recently highlighted a Department of Defense (DOD) memo (linked here) requiring DOD Components to adopt the...more
PilieroMazza recently highlighted a Department of Defense (DOD) memo requiring DOD Components to adopt the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) as the preferred acquisition method for business and weapon system programs. The...more
The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know -
As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and...more
As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and speed up procurement, contractors—especially those in the defense sector—must adapt to this rapidly...more
As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and speed up procurement, contractors—especially those in the defense sector—must adapt to this rapidly...more