The Supreme Court’s recent decision in United States ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu, Inc. clarified that the claimant’s knowledge and subjective beliefs, and not what an objectively reasonable person may have known or believed is relevant to determining liability under
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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SBA OHA Rejects Unique Ostensible Subcontractor Affiliation Defense
Small business government contractors are (or should be) aware of the SBA’s affiliation rules. In a nutshell, the rules set the standard for whether/when another business controls – or has the ability to control – the small business.
Affiliation…
CDA Claim Series Wrap Up: Best Practices for Government Contactors
This is the eighth (and last) of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies,…
Challenging CPARS Performance Evaluations through the Contract Disputes Act
This is the seventh of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other…
SBA Recognizes Inflation in Size Standards, Eligibility for 8(a) and EDWOSB Programs
This month it becomes easier to qualify for and remain in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) programs as a direct result of high inflation over the last year. Notably, the SBA increased the maximum income, net worth, and asset qualification…
Handling Subcontractor Pass-Through Claims Under the CDA
This is the sixth of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other…
Contractor vs. Government Controversies Not Subject to the CDA
This is the fifth of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other…
CDA Claims vs. Requests for Equitable Adjustment
This is the fourth of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other…
Practical Litigation Strategies for CDA Claims
This is the third of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other…
Essential Elements of CDA Claims – Tips and Latest Trends
This is the second of an eight-part blog series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act. Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other…