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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Understanding the FAA’s ODRA Bid Protest Process: A Guide for Government Contractors

When it comes to federal procurements, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operates a little differently than most other agencies. Unlike other federal agencies that follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Understanding Small Business Size and Status Protests and Appeals: A Guide for Government Contractors

In the highly competitive world of federal government contracting, a firm’s small business size or socioeconomic status can determine its eligibility for lucrative set-aside contracts. For competitors and interested parties,...more

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6 Effective Tactics to Help Government Contractors Overcome Unfavorable CPARS Evaluations

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In federal contracting, your reputation is currency, and few tools can shape that reputation more than the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). CPARS evaluations don’t just sit in a file, they’re pulled...more

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Six Essential Tips for Navigating the Contract Claims Process in Government Contracting

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In celebration of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are sharing six essential tips for successfully navigating the contract claims process under federal procurement...more

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Court of Federal Claims Confirms Jurisdiction over Other Transaction (OT) Bid Protests

Last month, in Raytheon Co. v. United States, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) confirmed its jurisdiction to hear bid protests challenging the award of certain other transaction (OT) agreements. The decision names COFC...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Managing Software Licenses in Government Contracts: Lessons from Recent Cases

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In this episode of Wiley's Government Contracts podcast, Wiley Partner Scott Felder discusses the complexities of software licensing in government contracts. The group covers key issues like license compliance, terminations,...more

Blank Rome LLP

60-Second Sustains: TISTA Science and Technology Corporation

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Protest of: TISTA Science and Technology Corporation - B-422891.2; .3; .4 - TISTA challenged the issuance of a task order by the National Institutes of Health to Tantus Technologies, alleging the agency engaged in...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What to Do If the Government Doesn’t Pay You as a Federal Contractor

Winning a federal contract can be a significant opportunity, but what happens if the government doesn’t pay you on time — or at all? While the federal government is typically a reliable payer, delays or disputes can arise,...more

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Navigating Executive Orders: Strategies for Managing Stop Work Orders and Terminations

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Recent executive orders have led to an increase in stop-work orders and terminations for convenience, creating significant challenges for government contractors. Understanding how to navigate these changes and optimize...more

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Three Steps for Contractors Facing Stop Work and Termination Orders on Federal Grants and Contracts

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The Trump administration’s broad suspension and termination of federal grants and contracts have left many contractors wondering how to protect their rights and ensure they get paid. If your federal contract or grant has...more

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Amid Uncertainty, Government Contractors Should Document, Notify, and Escalate Claims

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Government contractors working for the Department of Education (DE), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Consumer Financial...more

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DoD Makes Significant Changes to Bid Protest Requirements

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The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes two significant changes to DoD bid protests that are generally not favorable to contractors. (Both changes appear in Section 885 of the NDAA and can be viewed at...more

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Bid Protest Minute: COs Must Account for Corporate Restructuring When Assessing Qualifications

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On November 13, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sustained a protest by DecisionPoint Corporation concluding that when the Air Force determined EmeSec, a wholly owned subsidiary of DecisionPoint, was ineligible for...more

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CBCA Releases Its 2024 Annual Report: Key Insights for Government Contractors

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The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) recently released its 2024 Annual Report (the Report),  providing updates on personnel, decision statistics, and other important developments. The CBCA’s role in resolving...more

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Client Alert: Government Contractors Get Relief in More Than Half of GAO Bid Protests

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On November 14, 2024, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2024. The statutorily mandated report contains an array of information about GAO’s bid...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Top Ten Considerations for a Joint Venture in a Government Procurement

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For government contractors with diverse strengths and shared business objectives, joint ventures—known formally as “contractor team arrangements” (CTA) in the Federal procurement context—can provide significant opportunities...more

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Rating OFCCP’s Ombuds Service at the Three-Year Mark

OFCCP created its Ombud Service, outlined in Directive 2018-09, to increase transparency and communication between the OFCCP and Agency stakeholders. The Agency defines stakeholders to include federal contractors and...more

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Practical Litigation Strategies for CDA Claims

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This is the third of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover...more

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Effective Contract Management Primer: FAR Remedy Granting Clauses, Certified Claims, and Disputes

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Submitting a certified claim to a government agency or appealing a contracting officer’s final decision (COFD) can be a risky business decision for federal contractors. On one hand, there is the risk of straining the...more

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Government Contracts: GAO Issues Rare Decision Sustaining Corrective Action Challenge

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The Situation: Challenges to the scope of an agency's corrective action are notoriously hard to win at the U.S. Government Accountability Office ("GAO") because of the high level of deference normally afforded to agencies in...more

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[Webinar] Considerations for Companies Entering the Federal Contracting Space - June 17th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET

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HKA and Vinson & Elkins are pleased to present a webinar on “Considerations For Companies Entering the Federal Contracting Space.” Vinson & Elkins partner, Dan Graham, along with HKA Partners Greg Bingham and Mike LaCorte...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Releases 2019 Annual Report

The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals recently released its fiscal year (FY) 2019 report. There are some interesting statistics for contractors to consider. Of note, litigants continue to benefit from the Board’s penchant...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

ASBCA Annual Report: Not All the News Is Positive for Contractors

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) reduced its docket for the fifth consecutive year, signaling potentially faster appeals for contractors. The ASBCA also continued to resolve matters through alternate...more

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DOE Proposes Changes to Part 708 – Contractor Employee Protection Program

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently published proposed changes to its Contractor Employee Protection Program in the Federal Register. DOE’s Contractor Employee Protection Program appears in 10 C.F.R. Part 708 (Part...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Event] Protecting Your Rights on Federal Construction Projects Breakfast Seminar- May 23rd - Honolulu, HI

Contracting with the federal government on construction projects involves challenges and risks for even the most experienced contractors. In this seminar, federal construction contracting attorneys Michael Payne and Bob...more

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