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Government Contracts Law
When “Reasonable” Means More Than a Weekend: GAO Sustains Protest Over Compressed Response Times
A contracting officer issues a solicitation amendment on a Friday afternoon, reverses course by Friday evening and demands a revised quotation by noon on Saturday, then changes the requirements again…
SmallGovCon
Back to Basics: Requests for Equitable Adjustment
By Annie Birney
As any contractor knows, there is no amount of preparation that can ensure a project goes exactly as planned. And unfortunately, when the unexpected happens, contractors may face increased costs,…
The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog
Has GSA Adopted DOD’s CMMC Requirements?
By Reggie Jones, Nick Feldstern
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,…
SmallGovCon
SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 2-6, 2026
By Shane McCall
Happy March! The weather is turning warmer, but also stormier in our parts. We hope everyone is thawing out from winter and enjoying some nicer weather. Please enjoy the articles…
The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog
Acknowledging Amendments: When Is an Amendment Material to an Invitation for Bids?
By Evan Williams, Nick Feldstern
When does a bidder’s failure to acknowledge an amendment to an Invitation for Bids (IFB) render the bidder nonresponsive? Generally, the FAR requires bidders to acknowledge receipt of material amendments…
SmallGovCon
Bridge to Nowhere: COFC Says Incumbents not Guaranteed Bridge Contract During CICA Stay
Losing an award can be quite tough, especially when you are the incumbent on the preceding related contract. Often, a salve for an incumbent contractor’s pain can be a bid…
SmallGovCon
Year in Review: Top SmallGovCon Posts of 2025
By Shane McCall
Hello, SmallGovCon readers! As we do each year, this post revisits the most popular SmallGovCon articles that were posted in 2025, as well as the most popular all-time posts in…
Claims & Sustains
What You Need to Know About the FASCSA FAR Clause
By Zohra Tejani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM9oDIUNEb8 In this episode, Seyfarth partner Zohra Tejani discusses what companies who do business with the US federal government need to know about the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause in…
BuildSmart
Emerging Trends in Government Contracts Law — What Contractors Need to Know
By Aron C. Beezley, Nathaniel J. Greeson, Gabrielle A. Sprio
The federal procurement landscape is shifting rapidly. Agencies, Congress, and the courts have pushed major changes recently that affect how contracts are written, awarded, challenged, and performed. Below is a…
BuildSmart
Government Shutdowns: How Contractors Can Recover Costs and Seek Time Extensions
By Aron C. Beezley, Nathaniel J. Greeson
With the possibility of a government shutdown looming, federal contractors are rightfully concerned about how such an event could affect their contracts. Work stoppages, closed government facilities, and furloughed contracting…