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How to Become a U.S. Government Contractor: A Legal Guide to the Basics

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For many businesses, contracting with the U.S. government represents a significant opportunity for stable and often long-term revenue. However, doing business with the federal government comes with unique requirements,...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 2025

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SBA’s 180-Day Recertification Rule: Clarifying the Meaning of “Offer” in Size Determinations - In a recent decision by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA), the Size Appeal of...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 2025 #2

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H.R.5887, Government Service Delivery Improvement Act, Enacted - On January 4, H.R.5887 was signed into law. This bill requires certain government officials be responsible for improving government service delivery (i.e.,...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 2025

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ITAR Registration Fees Increase, Preparing Government Contractors for Financial Impact and Registration Requirements - On December 10, 2024, the U.S. State Department published a Final Rule, announcing an increase in...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2024

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SBA’s Proposed Changes to “Rule of Two” Increases Award Opportunities for Small Business Government Contractors. . .Maybe - On October 25, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a proposed rule to...more

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15 Key Takeaways from the Final CMMC Program Rule Issued by DOD

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has long questioned whether contractors and their supply chains have been fully compliant with existing cybersecurity requirements aimed at protecting Controlled Unclassified Information...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – May 2024 #5

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7(a) Loan Approval for Borrowers with Unresolved COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Compliance Issues: On May 21, SBA’s OIG issued an inspection report assessing SBA’s 7(a) loan approval process for borrowers with unresolved pandemic...more

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Recent Changes for Contractors to Consider - SBA Small Business Credit Rules, CMMC Updates, CTA Reporting, FLSA Overtime...

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Aerospace, defense, and security businesses are subject to a myriad of regulations and operational requirements that are constantly changing. These include things like SBA rules for credit for small businesses and...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 2024 #3

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Good News for Pandemic-Related Government Contract Claims: McCarthy HITT – Next NGA West JV - On December 20, 2023, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (the Board) denied the government’s motion to dismiss...more

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Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | 2024 Issue 1

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Welcome to Jenner & Block’s Government Contracts Legal Round‑Up, a biweekly update on important government contracts developments. This update offers brief summaries of key developments for government contracts legal,...more

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Protecting Our Nation’s Data, Part 3: Are Goods or Services Subject to FASCSA Orders?

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Substantive cybersecurity amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are underway, significantly altering the duties and obligations of federal government contractors both prior to award and during contract...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – November 2023 #2

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Protecting Our Nation’s Data, Part 2: Implementing Cyber Threat Incident Reporting and Information Sharing - In October 2023, the federal government released a  Proposed Rule aimed at incorporating new cybersecurity...more

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Protecting Our Nation’s Data, Part 2: Implementing Cyber Threat Incident Reporting and Information Sharing

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In October 2023, the federal government released a  Proposed Rule aimed at incorporating new cybersecurity reporting requirements into the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). In this second installment of PilieroMazza’s...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – October 2023 #2

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Final Rule: NASA Mentor-Protégé Program - NASA is finalizing amendments to the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to reflect...more

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Evolving federal requirements may affect Alaska small businesses, Native corporations

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Over the past forty years, federal government contracting has cemented its status as one of the primary drivers of the Alaska economy. Alaska Business’ annual Top 49ers routinely showcases businesses for whom federal...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2023

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Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): Certification; Correction, Small Business Administration (SBA) - SBA is correcting a final rule published in the Federal...more

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Federal Drive with Tom Temin Interviews PilieroMazza’s Kevin Barnett on DOD Rule Updating SPRS Assessment Process for Federal...

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The Department of Defense (DOD) issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requiring Contracting Officers to use Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) assessments when...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 2023 #3

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Crackdown on Pandemic Fraud: Impact on Small Business Government Contractors - On March 2, 2023, the White House announced that President Biden intends to ask Congress for $1.6 billion to combat ongoing fraud related to...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 2023 #2

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LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION - The FCA at the Supreme Court, Part 2 of 4: Addressing the Standard for Knowingly Submitting a False Claim - The False Claims Act (FCA) is seeing quite a bit of action at the Supreme...more

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Good News for Small Businesses Seeking Government Funding for Research and Development: SBIR/STTR Programs Extended Through 2025

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Under the SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 (the Act), signed into law last month, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs were extended through fiscal year 2025....more

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SBIR/STTR Extension: Proposed Requirements for Small Business Contractors

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On September 22, the Senate passed the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Extension Act of 2022. As it heads to the House of Representatives, government contractors in...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 2022 #4

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - Enhancing the Security of the Software Supply Chain Through Secure Software Development Practices - The Office of Management and Budget published a memo to implement National Institute of...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2022 #2

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - 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

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2022

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Memorandum of Understanding Between DOJ and the NLRB - The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the National Labor Relations Board signed a memorandum of understanding with the goal of better protecting competitive...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses– June 2022 #2

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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

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