Jon Williams Authors Article for Federal News Network: If VA Builds Warehouse, Distribution Capabilities for Sleep Therapy, Better Patient Care Will Not Come
Jon Williams was recently published in Federal News Network with an article on a flawed insourcing strategy by the VA for critical medical devices. In February 2019, Jon wrote in Federal News Network about the VA’s plans to insource the warehousing and distribution of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices and related supplies that are used to treat a rapidly-growing number of veterans with respiratory disabilities. While VA’s goal to improve veteran healthcare in sleep therapy is laudable, Jon wrote about why . . . Read More
Alert! FAR Council Changes Rules Regarding Small Business Rerepresentation/Recertification and Multiple Award Contracts (MACs)
On February 27, 2020, the FAR Council published a final rule (Rule) that amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement regulatory changes made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2013. See 78 Fed. Reg. 61114 (Oct. 2, 2013). Although these “new” rules have been reflected in SBA regulations for some time, their addition to the FAR is significant because, as any experienced government contractor knows, procurement officials do not always follow SBA’s rules, particularly if such rules are not incorporated . . . Read More
Coronavirus in the Workplace—What Employers Need to Know
As the potential spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States becomes a very real possibility, employers should prepare to address the condition and concerns in the workplace. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently issued guidance on steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In light of this guidance, employers should consider implementing certain policies and procedures to continue to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. The policy can . . . Read More
BIA to Establish Procedures for Federally Recognizing Alaskan Tribes
On January 2, 2020, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) issued a proposed rule to create a new 25 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 82 that would establish procedures for a non-federally recognized Alaska Native entity to be acknowledged as an Indian tribe by the federal government. This regulation is the first to establish a process for Alaska Native entities to be federally recognized as a tribe since the Alaska Amendment of the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) was enacted in 1936. . . . Read More
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 28, 2020
If you have questions concerning the content below, please visit this link . Comments to Proposed Rule on Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments, February 7, 2020 In its role as advocate to small businesses operating in the government contracting arena, PilieroMazza submitted comments to RIN 3245-AG94 , Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments. Our full comments are available here . BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONS LAW ANNOUNCEMENT: PilieroMazza Counsels Tribal Tech CEO Victoria Vasques on Acquisition of Cowan & Associates, February 6, . . . Read More
PilieroMazza Comments to RIN 3245-AG94, Proposed Rule on the Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments
In its role as advocate to small businesses operating in the government contracting arena, PilieroMazza submitted comments to RIN 3245-AG94 , Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments.
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 pford@pilieromazza.com to share your thoughts on our comments before the February 7th submission deadline.