Government Contracts

PilieroMazza is proud of its reputation as the go-to law firm for contractors navigating the complexities of doing business with the federal government. It’s a distinction we’ve earned by shaping the future of federal procurement law through the cases we pursue, by interacting with key government decision-makers, and by testifying before the U.S. Congress. Our attorneys resolve issues for government contractors in a thoughtful, thorough manner that considers all aspects of their business. This holistic approach, attention to detail, and dedication to personalized client service, combine to create exceptional value for our clients. The Group earned a “Highly Regarded” nationwide ranking in Chambers USA.

Knowing that many of our clients’ issues extend beyond the traditional GovCon practice boundaries, we regularly collaborate with colleagues from our Labor & Employment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and Business & Transactions practice groups to provide cross-discipline counsel. From initial bids and proposals through contract closeout, we put our experience to work to help clients navigate complex contract requirements. We identify the latest compliance issues; regularly review our clients’ contracts to ensure all obligations are being met; and provide proactive counsel to avoid litigation by applying sound contract administration procedures. When conflicts arise, we deliver skilled defense to resolve claims and appeals, disputes with agencies, or bid protests from other contractors. We regularly advocate our clients’ positions before federal and state courts, special panels, offices, and agencies.

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Related Practice Areas

• Audits & Investigations
• Bid Protests
• Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
• False Claims Act
• REAs, Claims, and Appeals
• Native American Law & Tribal Advocacy
• Intellectual Property & Technology Rights

Areas of Focus

Audits & Investigations

• Davis-Bacon Act (DBA)
• Defective pricing
• Defense of Government Enforcement Actions
• Ethics
• False Claims Act
• Internal Investigations, Compliance Reviews, and Training
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Violations
• Service Contract Act (SCA)
• Small Business Program Compliance
• Subpoenas
• Suspension and Debarment
• Subcontracting Plans
• GSA Schedule (including GSA OIG Schedule Audits)

Bid Protests

• Agency-Level Protests
• Debriefings
• Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition (ODRA)
• State and Local Procurement Protests
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC)
• U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

Size and Status Protests & Appeals

• Filing and Defending Size, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB/EDWOSB Protests
• NAICS Code Appeals
• Size and Status Appeals to SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals

Small Business Programs

• Applications and Certifications
  • Certificates of Competency
  • Initial Eligibility Screening
  • 8(a) Application Preparation
  • 8(a) Application Requests for Reconsideration and Appeals
  • WOSB/EDWOSB Certification
  • HUBZone Certification
  • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) Verification for SDVOSBs
  • Mentor-Protégé Applications
  • State and Local DBE/MBE Programs
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Affiliation Avoidance and Mitigation Strategies
  • Limitations on Subcontracting
  • Nonmanufacturer Rule and Class Waivers
  • Size/Status Recertification
  • Small Business Subcontracting Plans
• SBA Loans and SBIC Eligibility Assessment and Application Assistance
• SBIR/STTR
• Strategic Planning
  • Affiliation Avoidance and Mitigation
  • Bringing on New Owners or Investors
  • Corporate Restructuring
  • Exit Strategies
  • Maximizing Small Business Status
  • Strategic Mergers, Acquisitions, and Sales

Strategic Arrangements

• Contractor Teaming Arrangements (CTAs)
• Joint Ventures
• Software and Intellectual Property Licensing
• Mentor-Protégé Agreements
• Nondisclosure Agreements
• Other Transaction Authority (OTA)
• Subcontracts
• Teaming Agreements

Federal Regulatory Compliance

• Anti-Deficiency Act and Appropriations Law
• Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act
• Contract Cost Principles and Procedures (FAR Part 31)
• Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
• Data and Patent Rights Under the FAR and DFARS
• Ethics and Post-Employment Restrictions
• Export Controls (ITAR/EAR)
• Federal Supply Schedules
• Mandatory Disclosure Rule
• Organizational Conflict of Interest Plans and Mitigation
• Personal Conflict of Interest
• Security Clearances (Facility and Personnel)

Contract Matters

• A&E Contracts
• Clarifications and Discussions
• Commercial Item Contracts
• Cooperative Agreements
• Cost and Pricing Issues
• Cure Notice and Show Cause Responses
• Design-Build and Multi-Phase Selection Procedures
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Defense and Requests
• Government-wide Acquisition Contracts
• Grants
• GSA Schedules Modifications
• Multiple-Award Contracts
• Mistakes in Bids
• Name Change Agreements
• Novations
• Simplified Acquisition Procedures
• Sole Source Contract Justifications

Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), Claims & Appeals

• Changes, Delays, Defective Specifications, Differing Site Conditions, and Adverse CPARS Ratings
• Termination for Convenience Settlement Proposals
• Conversion of Termination for Default to Termination for Convenience
• Appeals to the Boards of Contract Appeals and the COFC

Miscellaneous

• Advocacy and Government Relations
• Expert Witness Services
• Promoting & Advocating for Small Business Contracting Programs and Clients on Capitol Hill and at Government Agencies

Articles

• Florida Federal Court Strikes Major Blow to FCA Whistleblowers: Key Takeaways for FCA Defendants, The PM Legal Minute Blog, 10.08.24
• Discretionary Discussions: Federal Circuit Undercuts DFARS Presumption of Discussions and Maybe More, The Nash & Cibinic Report, 10.04.24
• SBA Proposes Substantive Changes to Negative Control and Unconditional Ownership and Control Considerations Across Socioeconomic Programs: Key Considerations and Takeaways, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.26.24
• SBA Proposed Material Changes to HUBZone Program Impacts Eligibility, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.25.24
• SBA Proposed Rule’s Potential Adverse Impacts on Small Business IT Value-Added Resellers, PilieroMazza Client Alert, 09.19.24

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Events

• Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 12.04.25
• Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 11.06.25
• Labor Rules & Regulations: Federal Market Compliance, Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) START, 10.22.25
• Joint Venture and Mentor-Protege Bidding Strategies, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 10.02.25
• Unlocking the Secrets of Debriefings, Government Evaluation of Proposals and Protests, Colorado APEX Accelerator Event, 09.11.25

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Webinar Replays

• Sustainable Procurement: A Closer Look at the New Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Webinar Replays, 07.09.24
• Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 3: Claims and Investigations, Webinar Replays, 07.02.24
• Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues, Webinar Replays, 06.27.24
• Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 1: Government Contracts and Cybersecurity, Webinar Replays, 06.26.24
• Preparing for Major Changes to DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Effective May 9, 2024, Webinar Replays, 05.08.24

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Podcasts

• Clocking in with PilieroMazza: Second Chance Initiatives: Guidance for Hiring Workers with Criminal Histories, 06.20.24
• Top 10 Tips and Traps for Bid Protests, Part 3, 06.12.24
• Top 10 Tips and Traps for Bid Protests, Part 2, 06.05.24
• Clocking in with PilieroMazza: DOL Increases Salary Basis Test on July 1, 2024: Impact on Federal Government Contractors, 06.05.24
• Top 10 Tips and Traps for Bid Protests, Part 1, 05.30.24

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News

• Cy Alba Featured in PCI Podcast Series “Top 10 Tips and Traps for Bid Protests”, 06.13.24
• 2024 Chambers USA Ranks PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group as “Highly Regarded” Nationwide, 06.10.24
• PilieroMazza’s Nichole Atallah Featured in PCI Practical Matters GovCon Podcast, 05.15.24
• 2024 Super Lawyers® Distinguishes 12 PilieroMazza Attorneys for Legal Excellence, 05.13.24
• PilieroMazza and Cy Alba Receive Top Honors from JD Supra for Government Contracting Content, 03.29.24

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