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
Continue Reading SBA Recognizes Inflation in Size Standards, Eligibility for 8(a) and EDWOSB Programs
Starting next month, the District of Columbia’s “pay-to-play” law will take effect. Under the new law, the District government is prohibited from contracting with “covered contractors” which have contributed
Continue Reading Contractor Alert: DC Pay-to-Play Law Taking Effect November 2022In a post earlier this year, I discussed a significant split between the Court of Federal Claims (COFC) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). GAO has long held that email
Continue Reading Contractor Alert: GAO Reaffirms Position on Late Email Proposals
Bidding on government contracts is a stressful, high-stakes process. Contractors spend significant time and resources in crafting excellent proposals and missing deadlines almost always results in disqualification from the competition.
Continue Reading Bid Protests: Exceptions to the “Late is Late” Rule
The annual inflation rate in the United States rose 7% in 2021, its highest rate since 1982. The construction industry has not been immune from this general trend, with steel
Continue Reading Material Escalation: A Difficult Road to Recover Costs
President Biden’s latest Executive Order (EO), signed Friday, mandates U.S. agencies to require the use of project labor agreements (PLA) on large federal construction projects.
PLAs are collective bargaining agreements
Continue Reading Contractor Alert: Biden Requires PLAs for Large Construction Projects
Contractors who have filed or have considered filing a Bid Protest based on a mistake by an agency know that they have very little time to recognize an issue and
Continue Reading Untimely Protest? “Diligent Pursuit” may Keep Your Protest Alive
Traditionally, disputes that rise to the level of an appeal before the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) (or other board of contract appeals) follow a similar path:
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Continue Reading Contractor Alert: ASBCA Will Hear Disputes Regarding Contracts Implied-in-Fact