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”) programs through September 30, 2031, while also creating new funding…
Continue Reading SBIR/STTR Program Reauthorized Through 2031: What Small Business Contractors Need to KnowFirst 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…
Continue Reading First DEI Settlement Under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targets Conduct Pre-Dating the Current AdministrationThis is the fourth blog in a series on the False Claims Act (FCA), 31…
Continue Reading FCA 101: MaterialityProtecting Protest Rights When a Procurement Scandal Is Unfolding
New revelations are emerging almost daily regarding procurement irregularities during the last 14 months at…
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The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Issues New Rules of Procedure for Its Adjudicatory Role in the Administrative False Claims Act
On January 28, 2026, the United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) issued final rulemaking to address its role in hearing and resolving disputes under the Administrative False Claims…
Continue Reading The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Issues New Rules of Procedure for Its Adjudicatory Role in the Administrative False Claims ActA Recent Federal Circuit Case Highlights the Perils of Not Intervening in a Bid Protest and Raises Issues Caused by a Party’s Failure To File a Redacted Pleading
A federal contractor whose contract award is challenged in a bid protest often faces a dilemma: whether to intervene and participate in the litigation. Intervention generally requires an awardee to…
Continue Reading A Recent Federal Circuit Case Highlights the Perils of Not Intervening in a Bid Protest and Raises Issues Caused by a Party’s Failure To File a Redacted PleadingWhat to Know About the Department of Defense’s Review of 8(a) and Small Business Awards
The Department of Defense (DoD) issued a memorandum on January 16, 2026 to announce a two‑stage review of small business set‑aside and 8(a) contract awards over $20 million for possible…
Continue Reading What to Know About the Department of Defense’s Review of 8(a) and Small Business AwardsFAR Part 13: Can I Wait to Protest When the Agency Tells Me a Debriefing Will Be Provided?
The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) timeliness rules are generally straightforward. But as a recent GAO decision shows, agency statements to disappointed offerors can sometimes blur application of the rules—often to…
Continue Reading FAR Part 13: Can I Wait to Protest When the Agency Tells Me a Debriefing Will Be Provided?U.S. Government Accountability Office’s Fiscal Year 2025 Bid Protest Report to Congress: Protest Filings Fell While the Overall Effectiveness Rate Stayed Above 50%
As required by the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently published its Annual Bid Protest Report to Congress for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.[1]…
Continue Reading U.S. Government Accountability Office’s Fiscal Year 2025 Bid Protest Report to Congress: Protest Filings Fell While the Overall Effectiveness Rate Stayed Above 50%Government Makes Initial Awards in ‘Golden Dome’ SHIELD Procurement: Flexible Contract Structure Creates a Complex Bid Protest Landscape
Shortly after taking office in 2025, President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to develop a missile defense shield for the United States. President Trump announced that the system would cost…
Continue Reading Government Makes Initial Awards in ‘Golden Dome’ SHIELD Procurement: Flexible Contract Structure Creates a Complex Bid Protest LandscapeThe Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) recently posted its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which showed a significant increase in appeals but decrease in Alternative Dispute Resolution…
Continue Reading Appeals Up, ADR Down at CBCA in 2025On the evening of November 9, the U.S. Senate agreed to a deal aimed at ending the government shutdown. The deal is the first step toward reopening the federal government…
Continue Reading How to Prepare for the End of the Government ShutdownShould I Appeal My Terminated Grants in District Court or the Court of Federal Claims?
In 2025, the government has canceled or discontinued billions of dollars in federal grants. Entities seeking to challenge these terminations have faced uncertainty as to which forum is appropriate for…
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