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SBA Tightens Enforcement of HUBZone Regulations

Government Contracts, Client Alerts 09.26.23

By: Antonio R. Franco, Jon Williams, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Matthew E. Feinberg

Government contractors maintaining or seeking HUBZone certification should make themselves aware of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) recent efforts to tighten and enforce new and existing rules surrounding the HUBZone program. In this client alert, PilieroMazza details the SBA’s enforcement efforts and the major implications for HUBZone contractors who do not comply with program requirements. On September 20, 2023, the SBA issued a press release announcing its plan to strengthen enforcement of HUBZone regulations. The press release, titled “U.S. Small Business Administration Acts . . . Read More

Your Turn: New Rule Allows Government Contractors to Rate the Government

Government Contracts, Blog 09.25.23

By: Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV

Contractors get feedback from the government all the time. It’s a much rarer occasion when contractors are afforded the opportunity to give the government feedback. The Federal Acquisition Regulation Council (FAR Council) is looking to change that with FAR 52.201-1, Acquisition 360 (Acquisition 360 or final rule). In this blog, PilieroMazza examines implementation of Acquisition 360, as well as potential impacts on the procurement process for government contractors. Background Initially proposed by the FAR Council in 2020, this final rule takes effect on September 22, . . . Read More

Reducing the Negative Impacts of a Government Shutdown for Federal Contractors

Government Contracts, Client Alerts 09.21.23

By: Jon Williams, Nichole D. Atallah

Once again, the specter of a government shutdown looms over the federal contracting community. The federal government is set to run out of funding on September 30 and tensions in the House are making it ever more likely that a shutdown will occur. Below are key steps your business should take to mitigate the possible negative impact of a government shutdown, along with shutdown-related labor and employment considerations for government contractors. A. Mitigating Damages Understand the likely consequences of a . . . Read More

The Washington Post Quotes PilieroMazza’s Tony Franco: Potential Impact of Social Disadvantage Ruling on Minority-Owned Government Contractors

News 09.07.23

By: Antonio R. Franco

Thousands of Black, Latino and other minority business owners are scrambling to prove that their race puts them at a “social disadvantage” after a federal judge declared a key provision of a popular Small Business Administration (SBA) program unconstitutional, extending the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent retreat from affirmative action. The SBA changes come amid a broad legal assault on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the private sector, one that has only intensified in the wake of the Harvard . . . Read More

Clocking in with PilieroMazza: New Laws Affect Non-Compete Agreements and Applying Them to Government Contracting Workforce

Podcasts 09.06.23

By: Sarah L. Nash, Nichole D. Atallah

Construction Contractor Wins COVID-Related Construction Claim on Appeal: Lessons Learned

Government Contracts, Blog 08.30.23

By: Lauren Brier

Since the beginning of the pandemic, boards and courts have denied a vast majority of construction claims seeking pandemic-related costs under fixed-price contracts. In this blog, PilieroMazza summarizes a recent claim where a construction contractor won on appeal and the important lessons learned for future claims. Please visit this link for previous coverage of this topic. Appeal of StructSure Projects, Inc., ASBCA No. 62927 The Claim: The contractor had a task order to renovate a medical center on a military base. The . . . Read More