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E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
SBA Proposes New Size Standards for Wholesale and Retail Trade Industries
7.12.21 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Qualifying as a small business under the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) size standards opens a wealth of opportunities for businesses seeking to contract with the federal government.
HUBZone Program Updates Bring Needed Efficiency to the FAR
7.12.21 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
After the SBA updated its regulations three years ago to increase the use of HUBZone small business concerns across the country, updates are finally coming to the FAR. The Department of Defense (DoD).
USML No More: 9th Circuit Ruling Moves 3-D Printed Weapons and Ammunition from the USML to the CCL
6.30.21 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Any business involved with 3-D printed firearms, ammunition, and technical data will now have its products subject to the Commerce Control List instead of the United States Munitions List following a Ninth Circuit ruling.
Proposed DOD Rule Would Enhance Post-Award Debriefing Rights
6.25.2021 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Department of Defense contractors may soon enjoy expanded debriefing rights, greater transparency over award decisions, and much needed clarity over the timeframes
Formatting Violations in Quote Lead GAO To Overturn $348 Million Award
6.24.2016 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
On May 2, 2016, the GAO sustained in part the protests of DKW Communications, Inc. (DKW) against the award of three fixed-price task orders to Criteri
ASBCA Rules Undergo First Major Re-write in Decades
7.25.2014 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Department of Defense (“DOD”) issued a final rule on Monday, July 21, 2014, amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS
New Equal Pay Certificates Required for Contracting with Minnesota Agencies
7.25.2014 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Effective August 1, 2014, businesses will be required to obtain an Equal Pay Certificate before contracting with a department or agency of Minnesota,
12.23.2013 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Eckland & Blando LLP Overturns $29.8 Million Contract Award
Past Performance Evaluation and Reporting Criteria Standardized Under New FAR Rule
8.20.2013 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Past Performance Evaluation and Reporting Criteria Standardized Under New FAR Rule
5.23.2013 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
On May 21, 2013 the Department of Defense adopted a final amendment to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) implementing &sec
Proposed Rule Would Impose Substantial Reporting Requirements on Service Contractors
4.17.2013 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
On March 14, 2013, the FAR Council issued a notice soliciting public comments on a proposed rule that would impose new reporting requirements on most
Great Lakes Dredging: Congressional Neglect Leads to Shipping Industry Crisis
10.8.2012 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
For decades, Congress has refused to allocate the necessary funding to maintain the Great Lakes shipping ports. “Years of inadequate funding for dredg
Supreme Court Affirms the Government’s Contractual Obligations to Tribes under the ISDA
6.28.2012 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
On June 18, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court enforced the rights of numerous Indian Tribes under their contracts with the government, finding that the gov
Supreme Court Issues Opinion Regarding Government Contracts and State Secrets
5.26.2011 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
This week, the Supreme Court handed down its highly-anticipated decision in the decades-old “A-12” case. See General Dynamics Corp. v. United States,
GAO Orders Reimbursement of Contractors’ Costs and Fees in Meritorious Bid Protests
5.20.2011 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
This week the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued two decisions dealing with a disappointed bidder’s right to recover its costs – including
5.12.2011 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Earlier this week, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a final rule updating the Rules of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA).
Interim DFARS Rule Aimed at Accelerating Payments to Small Businesses
4.28.2011 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Department of Defense (“DoD”) issued on April 27, 2011 an interim rule that amends the DoD FAR Supplement (“DFARS”) to accelerate payments to all
New Proposed Organizational Conflicts of Interest (“OCI”) Rules Published Today
4.26.2011 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Today, the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration, acting as the FAR Council, publi
OMB Publishes Last-Minute Guidance to Federal Agencies in Anticipation of a Government Shutdown
4.8.2011 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Yesterday, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) sent a memorandum to the heads of executive departments and agencies addressing various procedu
4.5.2011 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
As the oft-quoted standard on submitting government contract bids and proposals goes, “Late is Late.” See 48 C.F.R. § 52.215-1(c)(3)(ii)(A)
Key Interim FAR Rules Issued – Targeted at Wasteful Contracting Practices
4.1.2011 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“DoD”, “GSA”, and “NASA”) joint
Key Revisions to Section 8(a) Program Go Into Effect Today
3.14.2011 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The first comprehensive revision to the Section 8(a) Business Development Program regulations in over ten years will go into effect today, March 14, 2
UPDATE: The Women-Owned Small Business Program Takes Effect February 4!
2.4.2011 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Today, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) rule regarding the Women-Owned Small Business program (described in the E&B Alert dated October 1
1.19.2011 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Today the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopted final verification guidelines for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) participating in contra
New Access to Federal Subcontracting Data
12.9.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
In the July 21, 2010 E&B Alert, we reported that the Federal Funding and Transparency Act (“the Act”) had been amended to incorporate subcontract
2010 Bid Protest Statistics Show Record Number of Protests Filed
12.3.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently released its bid protest statistics for fiscal year 2010.
11.29.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
In what is believed to be a case of first impression, the law firm of Eckland & Blando LLP recently obtained the dismissal of a civil action alleg
A Decade Later, Final Rule for Women-Owned Small Business Program Published
10.19.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Small Business Administration recently published its long-awaited final rule regarding the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program, also referre
Recent GAO Decision Underscores Importance of Understanding Buy American Act
10.7.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Buy American Act (BAA) requires that federal agencies purchase only domestic-manufactured end products for public use, subject to certain exceptio
9.28.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Yesterday, President Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297) which mandates equal treatment for HUBZone and other Small Business
“Caveat Vendor”: Contract Specialist Cannot Override FAR and Invitation for Bids
9.10.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Last week the GAO upheld the Department of Veteran’s Affair’s decision to reject a facsimile bid, even though the government official assigned to answ
FAR Dollar Thresholds Will Significantly Increase Effective October 1, 2010
8.30.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Today, the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council announced the final rule to amend key dollar thresholds
FAR Dollar Thresholds Will Significantly Increase Effective October 1, 2010
8.30.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Today, the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council announced the final rule to amend key dollar thresholds
8.26.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Recently the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAAC) and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC) proposed an amendment to FAR Part 4 whi
Court of Federal Claims Reaffirms the Small Business Act’s Preference for HUBZone Business Concerns
8.17.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
On Friday, the Court of Federal Claims reaffirmed the Small Business Act’s (“the Act”) preference for HUBZone businesses over 8(a) businesses.
8.11.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The GAO recently denied a bid protest alleging an apparent bid winner was not eligible for a contract set aside exclusively for service-disabled
FAR Rule Amended to Require Subcontract and Executive Compensation Reporting
7.21.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Recently, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) § 52.204-10, “Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards,” was amended
Minnesota False Claims Act Goes Into Effect Today
7.1.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Minnesota False Claims Act (“MFCA”) takes effect today: Thursday, July 1, 2010. The MFCA allows the state, and certain private parties suing
Important Final Recovery Act Amendments to the FAR
6.18.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Today, the FAR Councils published several final rules in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-42 (75 Federal Register 115, Jun. 16, 2010), includin
5.26.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule requiring all Federal contractors and subcontractors to notify their e
GAO Resolves Tie Between Bidders By Drawing Lots
5.19.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The GAO recently resolved a challenge to a procurement of the Army Corps of Engineers for an aquatic herbicide by drawing lots among three of four off
Obama Administration Remains Committed to Recovery Act Oversight
5.5.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Yesterday, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) issued a Memorandum containing detailed guidance for federal agencies’ monitoring of ARRA recip
5.3.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Court of Federal Claims recently reaffirmed an important rule for contractors who challenge the award of a federal government contract based on an
Government Proposes Policy Defining”Inherently Governmental Functions”
4.22.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) recently issued a proposed policy letter (the “policy”) to provide guidance to Executive Departme
FAR Amended to Implement New, Enhanced Contractor Evaluation System
4.14.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
On April 22, 2010, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”) will implement a new, enhanced system for performing contractor evaluations: the Federa
4.1.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Information available in state or local government reports cannot form the basis of a qui tam action under the False Claims Act, the Supreme Court rul
3.25.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued proposed regulations implementing the requirements of Executive Order 13495 (“EO 13495”).
3.16.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Court of Federal Claims recently weighed in on the growing conflict between the Executive Branch and the GAO involving a protest filed by Mission
Department of Agriculture Proposes Rules for Biobased Products Preference in Federal Procurements
2.11.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Yesterday, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued proposed rules to establish a preference for its 6th round of “biobased” items in federal procu
VA Issues Significant Changes to Veteran Business Verification Rules
2.9.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Yesterday the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) adopted as final its interim rules on verification of veteran-owned small businesses and service-disa
Significant Increases to FAR Dollar Thresholds Under Proposed Rule
2.5.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
On February 4, 2010, the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council issued a proposed rule to amend the Feder
2.1.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently released its bid protest statistics for calendar year 2009.
DOD Approves New Procurement Thresholds for Trade Agreements
1.15.2010 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The value of a federal government contract determines the applicability of various trade agreements.
DOD Enters Into New, Revised 8(a) Partnership Agreement with SBA
12.31.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
On December 29, 2009, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced a new 8(a) Partnership Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Small Business Administration
GAO Sustains Bid Protest of $3 Billion Contract to Oshkosh Corporation
12.14.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) announced today that it has sustained the bid protest submitted by Navistar Defense, LLC (“Navistar”) and
New Rule Expands Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
12.8.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a final rule which provides increased contracting opportunities for service-disabled veteran-own
11.20.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Yesterday, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) publicly released a report revealing that fraud and abuse have resulted in milli
GAO on Sole Source Procurement: Agency’s Failure to Plan Does Not Qualify as an Emergency
10.30.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The GAO provided further guidance this week on sole source contracting in Matter of RBC Bearings Inc., B-401661; B-401661.2 (October 27, 2009).
OMB’s Latest Guidance on Reforming Federal Procurement Practices
10.28.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
On October 27, 2009, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued updated guidance on its efforts to reform government procurement.
GAO Sustains Protest Based on Misclassified Solicitation
10.1.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
In TMI Management Systems, Inc., B-401530 (September 28, 2009), the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sustained a bid protest based upon the misc
New GAO Report: Additional Oversight of Defense Contractor Ethics Programs Recommended
9.23.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The GAO released a report yesterday recommending improvements to the oversight of contractor ethics programs, entitled “Defense Contracting Integrity:
PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM: Proposed Regulation Released September 2, 2009
9.4.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
A proposed regulation to require additional contractor information to be stored in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) was relea
E-Verify System Rule Goes Into Effect September 8, 2009
8.31.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Last week, in Chamber of Commerce of the United States v. Napolitano, Civil Action No. AW-08-3444 (Aug. 26, 2009), the U.S. District Court for the Dis
7.16.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
The Executive Branch is reviewing a recent GAO determination, discussed in the E&B Alert of May 11th, that HUBZone has priority over other federal
7.9.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Effective September 8, 2009, government contracts will be awarded only to those employers who use E-Verify to check employee work authorization.
DoD Revising Important Commercial Item Guidance
7.1.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
Under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (“FASA”), Congress required federal agencies to purchase commonly available products and servic
Veteran-Owned Small Business Joint Venture Fights for Procurement
6.19.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
This week the United States Court of Federal Claims denied a pre-award bid protest brought by Totolo/King, a Joint Venture (“Totolo”) for a Department
5.19.2009 – Posted on E&B Alerts – Government Contracts
On May 16th Minnesota Governor Pawlenty signed into law HF1122, the Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Omnibus Bill.