While Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC 2.0) is still a work in progress, federal contractors should beware of the existing DFARS cybersecurity requirements. The Department of Defense issued a memo on June 16, 2022 (“DoD Memo”), directing Contracting Officers
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Small Business Compliance Due Diligence Leads to Reduced FCA Penalty
Earlier this month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $5.2 million civil settlement agreement to resolve small business set-aside fraud allegations against an aerospace contractor.
While the $5+ million settlement figure could justifiably give you sticker shock — the
DOD Addresses Material Escalation Costs and Inflation for Government Contractors
Inflation and the increased cost of doing business are having a nationwide impact — and there is no exception for Government Contractors. As we recently covered here, contractors experiencing material cost escalation on firm-fixed-price (FFP) contracts face a difficult
Contractor Alert: GAO Reaffirms Position on Late Email Proposals
How To Use DOD’s New Enhanced Postaward Debriefing Rights for Stronger Bid Protests
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has just locked in its Enhanced Postaward Debriefing procedures, making it easier for contractors to understand the source selection and contract award process and make informed bid protest decisions. The new final rule, published
Bid Protests: Exceptions to the “Late is Late” Rule
Bidding on government contracts is a stressful, high-stakes process. Contractors spend significant time and resources in crafting excellent proposals and missing deadlines almost always results in disqualification from the competition. Electronic bid submissions have the added complication of using technology
Material Escalation: A Difficult Road to Recover Costs
The annual inflation rate in the United States rose 7% in 2021, its highest rate since 1982. The construction industry has not been immune from this general trend, with steel prices rising 200% and lumber prices soaring as high as
Contractor Alert: Biden Requires PLAs for Large Construction Projects
President Biden’s latest Executive Order (EO), signed Friday, mandates U.S. agencies to require the use of project labor agreements (PLA) on large federal construction projects.
PLAs are collective bargaining agreements setting terms of employment on a specific contract. Even before
Effective Contract Management Primer: FAR Remedy Granting Clauses, Certified Claims, and Disputes
Submitting a certified claim to a government agency or appealing a contracting officer’s final decision (COFD) can be a risky business decision for federal contractors.
On one hand, there is the risk of straining the relationship with its valued client
What Do I Do Now? Practical Steps to Navigate the Federal Vaccine Mandate Following the Latest Nationwide Injunction
Those following our coverage of the federal COVID Vaccine Mandate need to know about the latest twist. On the heels of the injunction against the OSHA Mandate for private employers, a Georgia Federal court judge issued a nationwide injunction