Bloomberg Government Interviews Sam Finnerty on Trump’s Overhaul of Federal Contracting and GSA’s Pivotal Role
In a March 20 executive order , President Trump directed federal agencies to submit plans to consolidate procurement for “common goods and services” under the General Services Administration, which puts the agency in charge of contracts in 10 broad market categories that were worth $495 Billion in fiscal 2024. Together, these contracts represented 64% of total contract spending by all defense and civilian agencies, according to the most recent Bloomberg data. . . . Trump’s move would have a major impact on the buying . . . Read More
Jon Williams Writes for Federal News Network: It’s Time to DOGE the VA’s Misguided Medical Devices Contract
The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently planning for the next five-year contract to continue its controversial 2018 plan to insource the warehousing and distribution of positive airway pressure (PAP) devices and accessories, commonly prescribed to the millions of veterans with sleep apnea. Jon Williams recently wrote a column for Federal News Network discussing how poorly this plan has gone so far and why VA should return to relying on veteran-owned small businesses in the private sector for the warehousing . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 27, 2025
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live! here , Clocking in with PilieroMazza here , and Ex Rel. Radio here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS GSA to Oversee Federal Purchasing: A Step Toward Efficiency or a Challenge for Agencies and Contractors? PilieroMazza Client Alert, Samuel S. Finnerty On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to consolidate federal procurement under . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 20, 2025
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live! here , Clocking in with PilieroMazza here , and Ex Rel. Radio here . A Message from PilieroMazza, PilieroMazza News The PilieroMazza family remains fully committed to supporting you and your business during these uncertain times. Shifting priorities under the new administration are a challenge for . . . Read More
Nichole Atallah Speaks with Federal News Network: DoD No Longer Requires Equal Employment Opportunity Clauses In Contracts
A new policy directs all Defense Department components not to include Equal Employment Opportunity provisions and clauses in new contracts and solicitations. In a memo released on March 4, John Tenaglia, the defense pricing, contracting and acquisition policy principal director, instructed DoD contracting officers not to enforce President Lyndon B. Johnson’s executive order signed in 1965 that mandated all federal contractors to promote equal employment opportunities and prevent discrimination. . . . “It is a shift — it’s been around since . . . Read More
A Message from PilieroMazza
I hope this message finds you well. The PilieroMazza family remains fully committed to supporting you and your business during these uncertain times. Shifting priorities under the new administration are a challenge for all of us, but please know we are here to help you avoid potential risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities. To assist in keeping you informed, I encourage you to visit our “Government Contract Executive Orders” resource center (linked here ), where we provide up-to-date coverage on . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 13, 2025
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live! here , Clocking in with PilieroMazza here , and Ex Rel. Radio here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS March 2025: Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Jacqueline K. Unger , Nichole D. Atallah , Lauren Brier On top of the uncertainty introduced through the Trump administration’s shifting priorities and rapid-fire . . . Read More
Cy Alba and PilieroMazza Earn #1 Spot in JD Supra’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for Government Contract Thought Leadership
PilieroMazza is thrilled to announce that Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV , and the Firm earned a #1 ranking in JD Supra’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Award for outstanding thought leadership covering topics related to government contracting. This distinction celebrates Cy and PilieroMazza for consistently delivering content that achieved the highest visibility and engagement among readers of GovCon topics over the past year. From a pool of over 2,000 authors covering all aspects of government contracting in 2024, Cy’s fourth consecutive year receiving this honor further underscores both Cy’s expertise and PilieroMazza’s commitment . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – March 6, 2025
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live! here , Clocking in with PilieroMazza here , and Ex Rel. Radio here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS SCOTUS Greenlights Release of Foreign Aid Funds to Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Samuel S. Finnerty , Lauren Brier , Kelly A. Kirchgasser On March 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) upheld a federal judge’s order directing . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 28, 2025
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Upcoming Events: Register to attend PilieroMazza’s upcoming events here . Recent Thought Leadership: Check out PilieroMazza’s recent client alerts and blogs here . Podcasts: Listen to PilieroMazza’s podcasts GovCon Live! here , Clocking in with PilieroMazza here , and Ex Rel. Radio here . GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Trump’s Executive Order on DOGE Cost Efficiency: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors, PilieroMazza Client Alert, Samuel S. Finnerty , Lauren Brier , Kelly A. Kirchgasser On February 26, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) . . . Read More