A recent decision by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit provides clear guidance for contract awardees: violations of redaction requirements by protesters or other parties will not save a non-intervening awardee from its failure to protect its contract
The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog
The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, focuses on legal issues related to federal government contracting and procurement processes. It covers topics such as bid protests, contract disputes, government shutdown impacts on contracts, federal acquisition regulations, and dispute resolution mechanisms including alternative dispute resolution and appeals at boards of contract appeals. The blog also analyzes major federal procurement initiatives, contract award procedures, and legal developments affecting contractors and subcontractors engaged with federal agencies. It provides updates on government accountability reports, contract termination challenges, and strategic considerations for navigating complex federal procurement landscapes.
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No Harm, No Foul: GAO Reminds Protesters that Competitive Prejudice Must Be Shown When the Agency Waives a Material Solicitation Requirement
In J&J Maintenance, Inc., B-423821.2; B-423821.3 (April 20, 2026), the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) issued a decision that provides a helpful reminder for government contractors pursuing bid protests. In particular, the decision reinforces the principle that mere identification of…
CIRCIA Is Coming: What Government Contractors Need to Know About the Upcoming Cyber Incident Reporting Rules
The federal government’s most sweeping cyber incident reporting mandate is approaching its final stages, and government contractors across a wide range of industries should be paying close attention. The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022, known as…
History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, But It Often Rhymes—The Administration Again Tries To Reshape Federal Contracting by Mandating Prioritization of Fixed-Price Contracts
By Luke Levasseur & Jane Han
President Trump’s administration has brought, and continues to bring, sweeping changes to the government contracting landscape. From the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul to promoting commercial purchasing and use of non-traditional contracting vehicles such as Other Transaction Agreements and Commercial Solutions Openings,…
Challenging a CICA Stay Override? The Federal Circuit Confirms You Don’t Need to Prove Irreparable Harm
By Evan Williams & Jane Han
In Life Science Logistics, LLC v. United States,[1] the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“Federal Circuit”) affirmed that a disappointed bidder challenging an agency’s override of a Competition in Contracting Act (“CICA”) stay must only…
SBIR/STTR Program Reauthorized Through 2031: What Small Business Contractors Need to Know
On April 13th, 2026, President Trump signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, which amends the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 14A). The Act reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) and Small Business Technology Transfer (“STTR”)…
First DEI Settlement Under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targets Conduct Pre-Dating the Current Administration
On April 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $17 million civil False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlement with IBM Corporation. This is the first FCA settlement reached under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which was created in May…
FCA 101: Materiality
By Keeley McCarty & Jane Han
This is the fourth blog in a series on the False Claims Act (FCA), 31 USC §§ 3729, et seq., which targets any person that knowingly submits false claims for payment or false statements material to false claims to the…
Protecting Protest Rights When a Procurement Scandal Is Unfolding
New revelations are emerging almost daily regarding procurement irregularities during the last 14 months at the highest levels of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Among other things, former Secretary Noem was featured in a $220 million advertising campaign that…
Has GSA Adopted DOD’s CMMC Requirements?
If your organization handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for the federal government, take note: the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has just raised the bar on compliance. On January 5, 2026, GSA published new requirements for contractors and other nonfederal…