The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a proposed rule (Rule) that would significantly change a government contractor’s obligations to recertify its size and socioeconomic status under set-aside contracts and...more
On October 5, 2023, the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a Joint Notice that provides guidance on the facility security clearance (FCL) requirements for joint...more
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GAO Sustains Rare Bid Protest Challenging Agency’s Corrective Action -
In February 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) agreed to take corrective action following three bid protests filed at the...more
In February 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) agreed to take corrective action following three bid protests filed at the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Thereafter, two of the original protestors, Kupono...more
Acquisition Regulation: Foreign Tax Reporting, Conference Planning, and Trade and Investment Activities, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) -
USAID is amending its Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) about...more
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Financial growth and success are important goals for every small business government contractor. Continuous growth, however, can cause your company to exceed the size standards...more
Financial growth and success are important goals for every small business government contractor. Continuous growth, however, can cause your company to exceed the size standards attached to your small business set-aside work....more
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently sustained a protest in Life Science Logistics, LLC, B-421018.2, .3 (April 19, 2023), finding that an agency’s discussions were not meaningful where they did not disclose...more
The unique regulatory landscape of government contracting makes it difficult for new or commercial businesses to enter the space and win prime contracts. Fortunately, the government has created several programs to assist...more
Earlier this year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO)—in AttainX, Inc., B-421216, B-421216.2 (Feb. 9, 2023)—clarified that in evaluating the experience of a mentor-protégé joint venture (JV) for a small business...more
The unique regulatory landscape of government contracting makes it difficult for new or commercial businesses to enter the space and win prime contracts. Fortunately, the government has created several programs to assist...more
4/24/2023
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Takeaways from Biden Administration’s Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity in Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects -
On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the launch of the “Mega...more
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DOL: Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity, Expand Workforce for Federally Funded Jobs in Large Infrastructure Projects -
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced...more
3/30/2023
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As PilieroMazza previously highlighted, contractors wishing to pursue set-aside work through small business joint ventures (JVs) must comply with the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) JV regulations, which require certain...more
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) joint venture (JV) regulations allow large businesses to perform set-aside contracts with their small business protégés and allow small businesses to pool their resources and...more
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Biden Proposes Emissions Reduction and Reporting Standards for Federal Contractors -
The Biden-Harris Administration recently published a proposed rule on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS -
Impact of SBA Proposals on Federal Subcontracting
As PilieroMazza recently noted, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released a major proposed rulemaking that will impact government...more
As PilieroMazza recently noted, SBA released a major proposed rulemaking that will impact government contractors. The proposed rule is focused on SBA’s 8(a) Program (see our client alert highlighting those proposed changes...more
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SBA’s Proposed Rule Alters the Landscape for Size and Status Protests -
On September 9, 2022, the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule (the Rule) making substantial changes to the...more
9/29/2022
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On September 9, 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a proposed rule (the Rule) making substantial changes to the 8(a) Business Development program. Scattered throughout the Rule are various...more
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New SBA Rule Enhances Past Performance Opportunities for Small Businesses -
On August 22, 2022, the Small Business Administration will implement a final rule that provides two new methods by which...more
On August 22, 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will implement a final rule that provides two new methods by which small businesses can obtain past performance credit when competing for federal prime...more
This is the fourth episode of our series on “Commercial Businesses New to Government Contracting.” In this episode, Katie Burrows and Sam Finnerty, partners in PilieroMazza‘s Government Contracts Group, review how to mitigate...more
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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
On June 8, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill, referred to as H.R. 7694, “Strengthening Subcontracting for Small Businesses Act of 2022” (the Bill). The Bill seeks to amend the Small Business Act by...more