Government Shutdown

On 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 Shutdown

The federal government shut down on October 1 after annual appropriations lapsed. Pursuant to the Antideficiency Act, agencies may not incur obligations or expend funds without an enacted appropriation unless

Continue Reading Bid Protests, Disputes, and Federal Contract Delays During the Government Shutdown

Here we go again.  Back in March, I discussed the impact of the brief government shutdown and risks associated with what could have been (had the stand-off gone on
Continue Reading Government Shutdowns: Practical Strategies for Mitigating Contractor Risk