Last week a Texas federal judge ordered the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to respond to an amended complaint seeking to block the Biden Administration’s new regulations under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) filed by the Associated Builders and
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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FCA Enforcement Remains Fixed on Healthcare and Cybersecurity
On February 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released its Fiscal Year 2023 False Claims Act (“FCA”) statistics showing recoveries of almost $2.7 billion. Last year’s recoveries exceeded 2022’s $2.2 billion but are still one of the lesser…
How to Protest an Agency’s Decision Canceling a Solicitation
The general rule (FAR 14.404-1(a)) is that – once a solicitation is put out for bid – the agency must award the contract to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid.
However, as is usually the case,…
Market Shortages are No Excuse for Non-Performance
A recent decision in SBA Contracting, LLC, ASBCA No. 63320 (Oct. 3, 2023) provides an important reminder for government contractors to carefully consider the volatility of market conditions before submitting firm-fixed price contract proposals to the Federal Government. …
Highlights from our Fourth Annual Federal Contracts Symposium
Fox’s Fourth Annual Federal Contracts Symposium Washington, D.C.| Willard InterContinental
Thank you for those who were able to join us at our fourth annual Federal Contracts Symposium.
We invite you to review the materials from our presentations that covered key…
Upcoming Event: Fox’s Fourth Annual Federal Contracts Symposium
October 23-24 | Washington, D.C.| Willard InterContinental
Join Fox Rothschild’s Federal Government Contracts & Procurement attorneys, BRG’s Government Contracts professionals, industry leaders and government representative for targeted sessions and networking at our fourth annual Federal Contract Symposium.
You can register…
ASBCA Decision Offers a Potential Avenue for Federal Contractors to Recover COVID-19 Related Costs
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA or Board) issued an opinion in Appeal of StructSure Projects, Inc., granting StructSure additional COVID-19 related costs arising under a fixed-price task order. ASBCA No. 62927 (Aug. 8, 2023). To date, federal…
Federal Arbitration Act: Supreme Court Strengthens Enforcement Protections of a Party Seeking to Compel Arbitration
The Supreme Court recently decided in Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski, that federal district courts must stay trial proceedings pending the resolution of an interlocutory appeal of the denial[1] of a motion to compel arbitration. See Coinbase, Inc. v.…
Trade Associations Urge the White House for a Pragmatic Regulatory Landscape Concerning the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Rules
Early this month, several electrical trade associations urged the Biden administration to implement pragmatic BABA rules. In the letter sent to the Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator at the White House, the associations highlighted that “[t]he inability to deploy resources…
CDA Claims: Delay Damages for an Early Finish?
One of the most common concerns for federal contractors is delay.
Projects can fall behind schedule for a variety of reasons that are outside of the contractor’s control (government-directed changes, differing site conditions, and government interference – just to name…