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New DoD Rule increases the domestic content requirements for certain contracts
On February 14, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued a final rule that changes the domestic-sourcing requirements for DoD procurements subject to the Buy-America Act. When applicable, this final rule generally requires contractors to supply...
Cordatis successfully defends challenge to security clearance based allegations of criminal conduct
Bill Savarino and Rhina Cardenal saved another clearance (and likely a career) by convincing the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Consolidated Adjudication Services in Fort Mead, MD (DCSA CAS) to withdraw its Letter of Intent to...
Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 Workplace Safety: Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
On September 9, President Biden announced his Path Out of the Pandemic: COVID-19 Action Plan. One of the main goals of this science-based plan is to get more people vaccinated. As part of that plan, the...
GAO Bid Protest Jurisdiction, Timeliness, and Automatic Stay
When considering filing a protest, due dates and jurisdictional rules vary depending on the type of procurement at issue. Here is a quick cheat-sheet for GAO protest jurisdiction, timeliness, and the automatic stay.
Should I file a bid protest? What should I ask in a debriefing? What is my timeline for filing a protest? What if I win an award that is protested? COME GET ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED...
SDVOSB Companies Must Notify CVE of change in ownership
Contractors have many balls to juggle at one time. Performing awarded contracts; submitting proposals for new work; identifying potential subcontractors; paying personnel; and complying with the rules under the FAR and applicable contract clauses.
On May 31, 2018, GAO, for the first time, sustained a bid protest in connection with an "Other Transaction Agreement" ("OTA"). See Oracle America, Inc. B-416061, May 31, 2018, 2018 CPD ¶ ___.
Joint Venture Agreements: Make a List and Check it Twice
When the Government issues a procurement as a set aside for entities within a specified small business status program (e.g. SDVOSB, VOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, and small business), eligible companies may not have the capacity...
You were just notified by the government that your proposal, for an important government contract or task order that you were hoping to be awarded, was unsuccessful. The question that immediately jumps to your mind is...
