Contracting Through the Long Haul: Maximizing Recovery During a Protracted Government Shutdown -
As the federal government shutdown continues, contractors are left to grapple with growing uncertainty regarding whether...more
As the federal government shutdown continues, contractors are left to grapple with growing uncertainty regarding whether certain costs are recoverable or whether certain work can be performed. Previous client alerts...more
What happens to your contract administration disputes—such as termination settlement proposals (TSPs), requests for equitable adjustment (REAs), claims, and appeals—pending before Contracting Officers (COs), the Boards of...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
When government contractors receive an adverse decision from a contracting officer, it can be difficult to balance the costs, performance risks, and impact on future opportunities while considering litigation. Fortunately,...more
When government contractors receive an adverse decision from a contracting officer, it can be difficult to balance the costs, performance risks, and impact on future opportunities while considering litigation. Fortunately,...more
How the Boards of Contract Appeals Work—And Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line -
Government contractors, particularly small business contractors, often share that their experience with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)...more
Government contractors, particularly small business contractors, often share that their experience with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is costly and inefficient. This may be true of traditional ADR involving paid...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
A True Path to Making America Great: Supporting Small Businesses and the Rule of Two -
Recently, there has been a good deal of speculation about whether the so-called “Rule of Two” will continue to exist after the Federal...more
Generally, government contractors proceeding towards a Board of Contract Appeals (BCA) decision are wise to take the safe, traditional route. While it can be a long and winding road—engaging in pleadings, discovery, a...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
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Can Contractors Recover Damages for Arbitrary CPAR Ratings? The ASBCA Weighs In -
Every seasoned government contractor knows the weight a negative Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) can carry. A blemish in the...more
Protect Small Business Opportunities: The “Rule of Two” Faces Potential Elimination -
The federal government is actively trying to reduce its size and deregulate agencies across the Executive Branch. As noted in a...more
When faced with the prospect of appealing an adverse decision from a contracting officer, government contractors may wonder whether it’s possible to prioritize costs, performance ratings, and future prospective contracts...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
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 and how joining a consortium may be an ideal way to “get your feet wet” if...more
SWIFT to Launch May 1: DOD Fast Tracks Software Deployment Opening New Doors for Defense Contractors -
In a decisive move to stay ahead in an era of rapidly evolving digital threats, the Department of Defense (DOD) is...more
In this Part 3 of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss tactics and best practices defense contractors should deploy when negotiating terms once selected for an OT award. This is...more
In Part 1 of PilieroMazza’s blog series we looked at how Other Transactions Authority (OTA) has emerged as a key acquisition tool for government contractors eager to work with the Department of Defense (DOD). In Part 2, we’ll...more
The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 1: Defense Acquisition Reform -
President Trump’s April 9, 2025, Executive Order Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation In the Defense Industrial Base (EO) is...more
President Trump’s April 9, 2025, Executive Order Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation In the Defense Industrial Base (EO) is likely to have major implications for federal defense contractors. This blog,...more