PilieroMazza Annual Review: Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions Reshape Strategies for Future Government Contractor Success
Click here to view the recorded session. Bid protests play a crucial role in the federal procurement process. Whether you’re submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending your contract award, bid protest rulings can influence not just your current contract but also future outcomes and the broader award process. Decisions made in 2023 are no different. They have ramifications that extend beyond 2023, affecting aspects like submission deadlines and the burden of proof for protesters. 2023 decisions illustrate important considerations . . . Read More
Successor Government Contractor Hiring Obligations Change: DOL’s Long Awaited Nondisplacement Rule Effective February 12, 2024
Click here to view the recorded session. On December 14, 2023, the Department of Labor published a Final Rule implementing Executive Order 14055, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts, effective February 12, 2024. The rule establishes that when a service contract with the government expires and a follow-on contract is awarded, the successor contractor or subcontractor hires or offers the right of first refusal to the predecessor’s employees, preventing disruptions in federal services. The Final Rule contains a number of . . . Read More
Protecting Our Nation’s Data: Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contractors
Click here to view the recorded session. In an era where digital threats are ever-evolving, ensuring the security of sensitive government data is paramount, especially for government contractors working on defense contracts. Join PilieroMazza’s Cy Alba and Daniel Figuenick for an insightful webinar exploring the unique challenges facing government contractors in safeguarding crucial data assets. You’ll learn valuable insights into the latest cybersecurity compliance requirements, helping to improve your ability to compete for contracts, as well as avoid contract termination and False Claims Act liability. . . . Read More
Navigating GSA Audits Compliance Strategies and Best Practices
Click here to view the recorded session. Join PilieroMazza’s Cy Alba and BakerTilly’s Leo Alvarez for an informative webinar on successfully navigating a GSA audit. Whether you’re a GSA contract holder or considering entering the federal marketplace, understanding GSA audits is crucial to maintaining compliance and ensuring your business thrives. Our panel will cover topics such as audit triggers, documentation requirements, common audit findings, and practical strategies to prepare for and respond to GSA audits. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights . . . Read More
Size and Status Recertification: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
Click here to view the recorded session. Financial growth and success are important goals for every small business government contractor. Continuous growth, however, can cause your company to exceed the size standards attached to your small business set-aside work. Even as you maintain your size and status, your business must meet a host of representation and certification requirements to continue competing under SBA’s small business programs. Join Sam Finnerty, a partner in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group, for a high-level briefing on . . . Read More
Cybersecurity for Government Contractors: Success Through Compliance Readiness
Click here to view the recorded session. Cybersecurity has been an important topic for many years now, yet the government has struggled with how to flow down cybersecurity obligations to its supply chain. The Department of Defense’s (DOD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the highest profile example. CMMC 2.0’s goal has been to provide a comprehensive framework to protect the defense industrial base’s sensitive unclassified information from cyberattacks. Ever since the announcement of CMMC 2.0 in 2021, however, government contractors . . . Read More
Partnering to Win: Teaming, Subcontracting, Joint Ventures, and Mentor Protégé Agreements
Click here to view the recorded session. The unique regulatory landscape of government contracting makes it difficult for new or commercial businesses to enter the space and win prime contracts. Fortunately, the government has created several programs to assist companies looking to enter the federal market and expand their capabilities. This also allows larger, more established businesses to partner with and / or mentor newer companies in the space. There are, however, many requirements and regulations governing these types of arrangements. . . . Read More
Construction Roundtable: Top 4 Legal Risks for Federal Construction Contractors
Click here to view the recorded session. Construction firms face a myriad of legal risks throughout a project’s life cycle. From compliance obligations to managing disputes, don’t miss this insightful discussion on the top 4 legal risks facing contractors working in the federal space and a discussion on proactively facing those challenges. Leading the roundtable discussion are PilieroMazza attorneys Jessica duHoffmann , Practice Group Chair of the Construction Group , and Nichole Atallah , Partner in the Labor & Employment Group . They’ll cover: project management resources; subcontractor and supplier issues; wage . . . Read More
Overcoming the Inflation Crisis: The Ins and Outs of Inflation Relief for DOD Contractors
Click here to view the recorded session. Skyrocketing inflation continues to be among the top concerns facing government contractors. To address the problem, Congress authorized the Department of Defense to provide relief for cost increases caused by inflation and mandated that DOD release guidance by March 23, 2023. Join Kevin Barnett and Lauren Brier , attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group , for key takeaways to help contractors find contract relief in response to acute economic conditions. They’ll cover: understanding the DOD’s new guideline for filing a request for . . . Read More
Understanding and Avoiding Affiliation for Small Business Government Contractors
Click here to review the recorded session. The Small Business Administration’s affiliation rules are a key component of eligibility for small business set-aside programs. Indeed, affiliation with another business can cause your company to lose its small business status, which may lead you to lose a protest as well as a set-aside contract you invested considerable time and resources in pursuing. Loss of small business status due to affiliation may also impact your pursuit of SBA loans and could trigger an enforcement . . . Read More