A recent order from the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals in Zhang v. General Services Administration offers important guidance on the scope of discovery obligations in federal contract disputes — particularly where responsive records are held not by the respondent
For government contractors, receiving a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) can be unsettling. A CID often signals that the Department of Justice (DOJ) or another federal agency is investigating potential violations of the False Claims Act (FCA) or other federal statutes.
A cure notice is one of the most serious warning signs a government contractor can receive. While it is not yet a termination, it is often the final step before the government moves to terminate a contract for default —
Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements have become one of the most important — and most misunderstood — vehicles for doing business with the federal government. Once limited to niche research programs, OTAs are now widely used across the Department of
The Spearin doctrine is alive and well in Maryland. Pursuant to that doctrine, owners who provide plans and specifications to a contractor impliedly warrant that information and may be responsible if that information is defective. Last week, a Maryland appeals
On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court unanimously held in Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties that when a federal court stays claims pending arbitration under Section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act, it retains jurisdiction to confirm or vacate the
A recent decision from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition (ODRA) delivers significant rulings on two fronts: the unenforceability of contractual bid protest bars in FAA procurements, and the FAA’s renewed commitment to transparency in its
Receiving a notice of suspension or proposed debarment is one of the most serious events a federal contractor can face. These actions can immediately disrupt a company’s ability to compete for new work, jeopardize subcontracting relationships, and threaten ongoing contract
For Israeli companies looking to expand into the United States, the federal government contracting market represents one of the most attractive growth opportunities in the world. The U.S. government is the largest purchaser of goods and services globally, and it
A recent executive order marks a significant policy shift in federal procurement by directing agencies to default to fixed-price, performance-based contracting. Framed as an effort to promote fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability, the order reflects concerns about cost overruns and
