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
Update on the DBE Interim Final Rule: DOT Issues Key Guidance for DBE Program Stakeholders -
As PilieroMazza previously reported, via an interim final rule (IFR) effective October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of...more
As PilieroMazza previously reported, via an interim final rule (IFR) effective October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) removed the use of race- and sex-based presumptions of social and economic...more
Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Orders prohibit agencies from procuring or obtaining—or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain—any covered article, or any good or service produced or...more
On October 1, 2025, Congress failed to pass an appropriations bill to keep the federal government open. Three weeks have passed, and there is still no clear path forward. With each passing day, Republicans and Democrats alike...more
Long-Awaited Release of FAR Part 19: New Rule of Two and More -
On September 26, 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council released the much-anticipated rewrite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19,...more
Tariffs and trade policy shifts can significantly impact the cost structure of government contracts—particularly those involving imported materials or equipment. Without proactive strategies, contractors may face profit...more
On September 30, 2025, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a major change to the eligibility criteria for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) Programs. Through an...more
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September 2025: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors -
The federal government is set to run out of funding on September 30. While Congress is working on a continuing resolution to...more
9/25/2025
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9/23/2025
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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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The federal government is set to run out of funding on September 30. While Congress is working on a continuing resolution to extend current funding levels and avert a government shutdown, it is currently being reported that...more
Domestic preference laws—including the Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA)—play a critical role in shaping the way federal contractors source materials and structure their bids. Staying compliant while...more
Domestic preference laws—including the Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA)—play a critical role in shaping the way federal contractors source materials and structure their bids. Staying compliant while...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
In June 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14306 (EO), titled “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Amending Executive Order 13694 and Executive Order 14144,” which amends and...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
On June 26, 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) released MAS Refresh #27—the latest GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) solicitation update and mass modification. Among other changes, Refresh #27 significantly...more
The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors,” originally scheduled for July 8 to address key...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
On July 8, 2025, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure (Subcommittee) will hold a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors.” The...more
DOD Releases Intellectual Property Guidebook: Key Insights for Defense Contractors, Part 1 -
On May 1, 2025, the Department of Defense (DOD) released its much-anticipated Intellectual Property (IP)...more
On May 1, 2025, the Department of Defense (DOD) released its much-anticipated Intellectual Property (IP) Guidebook (Guidebook). The Guidebook is a must-read for defense contractors who are looking to protect their IP when...more
New Department of Defense Policy Memo Imposes Sweeping Restrictions on Consulting, Management, Advisory Services, and Contractor Utilization -
The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a significant policy memorandum “to...more