Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 5, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . CLIENT ALERT: CMMC Is Coming: Are You Ready? PilieroMazza previously blogged  regarding the draft releases of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) guidelines in anticipation of its final release. The Department of Defense (DOD) released the final version of the CMMC guidelines on January 31, 2020. For government contractors, the release signals the start of their preparation, in earnest, for CMMC certification to improve their chances of doing business with DOD. IT system audits are . . . Read More

CMMC Is Coming: Are You Ready?

PilieroMazza previously blogged at length regarding the draft releases of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) guidelines in anticipation of its final release. The Department of Defense (DOD) released the final version of the CMMC guidelines on January 31, 2020. For government contractors, the release signals the start of their preparation, in earnest, for CMMC certification to improve their chances of doing business with the DOD. IT system audits are set to begin in mid 2020, and DOD plans to require certification . . . Read More

Unique Considerations for Transactions Involving Government Contractors

M&A transactions involving government contractors carry several regulatory and industry-specific considerations that can materially impact all aspects of the deal—from high-level structuring considerations to risk allocation for compliance issues to additional administrative checklist items. If neglected or overlooked, they can result in major headaches. This article outlines certain key issues that practitioners should consider in transactions involving government contractors. For the full article, please see the attached at pages 25-26.

PilieroMazza Drafts Comments to RIN 3245-AG94, Proposed Rule on the Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments

Comments to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) proposed rule  are due on February 7th. In its role as advocate to small businesses operating in the government contracting arena,  PilieroMazza  prepared draft comments to the proposed rule. SBA and PilieroMazza encourage you to  submit comments  letting SBA know which provisions you support and which may present compliance challenges for you and your company. Please contact  Peter Ford  at  [email protected]  to share your thoughts on our comments before the February 7th submission deadline.

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 29, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . PilieroMazza Prepares Draft Comments to SBA Proposed Rule Comments to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) proposed rule are due on February 7th. In its role as advocate to small businesses operating in the government contracting arena, PilieroMazza prepared draft comments to the proposed rule, which can be viewed here . SBA and PilieroMazza encourage you to submit comments letting SBA know which provisions you support and which may present compliance challenges for you and . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 23, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . PilieroMazza Wins HUBZone Small Business Resource Partner of the Year! The HUBZone Contractors National Council  honored  PilieroMazza  with the “HUBZone Small Business Resource Partner of the Year” award at the HUBZone Industry Awards Gala on January 17, 2020. Accepting the award on behalf of PilieroMazza were Partners  Jon Williams  ( Government Contracts Group ) and Kathryn Hickey ( Business & Transactions Group ). [ Read More ] ANNOUNCEMENT: PilieroMazza Expands Litigation Team Welcoming Two New Attorneys: Camilla Hundley and Matthew Kreiser PilieroMazza  is pleased to announce the addition . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 14, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . 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 series on the False Claims Act (FCA). In this episode, Firm Counsel Michelle Litteken joins our host, Jon Williams , to discuss how the FCA relates to small business programs, potential risks these companies face, . . . Read More

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – January 10, 2020

If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Join the HUBZone Council as They Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary On January 17, 2020, the HUBZone Contractors National Council will be hosting its first EVER HUBZone Industry Awards Gala in Baltimore, MD, at Morgan State University with a 1920s-themed party. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness for the HUBZone Program and highlight the social and economic impact the program is having throughout our nation’s most underdeveloped communities. Register here . PilieroMazza Celebrates Holiday . . . Read More

The Implications of SBA’s Proposed Rule Changes for Tribally Owned 8(a) Businesses

The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently published a proposed rule that would merge its mentor-protégé programs and amend many of its rules governing the 8(a) program. Our Firm’s Managing Partner, Pamela Mazza , recently explained the rule’s significant implications for the government contracting community. In particular, SBA’s proposed rule would make a number of changes to the 8(a) program and regulations applicable to tribally owned 8(a) businesses. Pam and her partner Peter Ford will be attending a tribal consultation meeting in Oklahoma City on January 16, . . . Read More