GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
House Passes Bill Increasing Importance of Subcontracting Plan Performance as an Evaluation Factor -
On June 8, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill, referred to as H.R. 7694,...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
SBA Increases Its Size Standards, Opening More Opportunities for Winning Government Contracts -
The long-awaited increase to size standards by the Small Business Administration (SBA) has arrived....more
4/14/2022
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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT -
Government Contractors to Register for Affirmative Action Program Compliance Certification Beginning February 1, 2022 -
In December 2021, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)...more
1/14/2022
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LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION -
DOJ Announces FY 2020 Fraud and FCA Recovery Statistics: What They Mean for 2021 -
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it recovered more than $2.2 billion in settlements and...more
BUSINESS & CORPORATE -
BLOG: Important Considerations When Structuring M&A Transactions for Government Contractors: Post-Transaction Pitfalls—Part 3 of a 3-Part Series -
M&A transactions involving government contractors...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
SBA Releases Fiscal Year 2019 Procurement Scorecard -
The Small Business Administration (SBA) released its Fiscal Year 2019 Small Business Federal Procurement Scorecard, which tracks, assesses,...more
CLIENT ALERT: FAR Council Changes Rules Regarding Small Business Rerepresentation / Recertification and Multiple Award Contracts -
On February 27, 2020, the FAR Council published a final rule that amends the Federal...more
3/6/2020
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PODCAST: Ex Rel. Radio – False Claims Act: The Risks to Small Business Government Contractors
“False Claims Act: The Risks to Small Business Government Contractors” is the fifth episode of “Ex Rel. Radio,” our multi-part...more
1/14/2020
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SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS & ADVISORY SERVICES -
Small Business Administration – SBA issued a rule extending the 504 Loan Program Rural Initiative Pilot Program (504 Rural Pilot) through September 30, 2021. The 504 Rural...more
9/5/2019
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For government contractors, staying ahead of the curve is critical for success. Knowing about a new law, policy, or program can provide you with a competitive advantage.
Republished from Set-Aside Alert, October, 2018
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For government contractors, staying ahead of the curve is critical for success. Knowing about a new law, policy, or program can provide you with a competitive advantage. There are three current trends in federal procurement...more