Federal government contract fraud prosecutors are pursuing defense contractor fraud defendants at full speed in the last 5-7 years. The companies involved are alleged to have committed a series of procurement fraud activities. The criminal defendants, which could be the company or the CEO or both, very seldom have any… Read more »
What is a Force Majeure Clause in Government Contracts? The COVID-19 pandemic is still costing the country substantial amounts of money without and certainty of guarantees. The end of this pandemic is not yet in site and federal contractors may now wonder whether this situation falls with the context of… Read more »
Government contractors, especially small business, should brace themselves for a bumpy ride when it comes to the future of COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Problem. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued guidance about the pandemic. The information, however, does not resolve the storm of issues lurking for small businesses and… Read more »
By Cheryl E. Adams, Esq.:There is no question that the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic impacts government contractors. The need for government contractors to comply with delivery schedules and other contractual requirements while keeping their employees and others as safe as possible under the circumstances poses some new dilemmas. M-20-18 Provides Guidance… Read more »
Is Your Company Prepared to Really Compete for GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services / OASIS Contracts? Proactive Preparation and Strategic Planning Beats the Competition Every Time. Many federal government contractors find themselves losing OASIS opportunities every time but somehow cannot pinpoint why they lose OASIS awards. The GSA… Read more »
By: Cheryl Adams, Esq. Construction contracting with the U.S. Government can be complicated, especially when it comes to knowing what to do to comply with labor law. One of the important federal labor laws to understand is the Construction Wage Requirements Statute, otherwise known as the Davis Bacon Wages(Public Law… Read more »
What is the SBA HUBZone Program? As a small business, you can qualify for the SBA HUBZone ( Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program). This is a unique opportunity for small businesses to gain access to federal contracting dollars. In addition, Congress has mandated that government contracting agencies attempt to award… Read more »
Theodore P. Watson, Esq. Background of Relevant Facts Leading to Agency Decision for Cancellation of Solicitation. The Court of Federal Claims entered judgment in favor of Starry on its bid protest claim, concluding that the Department of Health and Human Services acted arbitrarily and capriciously in canceling its solicitation seeking… Read more »
Does increased Government Micro purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds Solve A Problem? On February 16, 2018, the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAAC) rolled out CAAC Letter No. 2018-02 to Federal agencies which was tantamount to the slight deviation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for implementing the newly increased government… Read more »
When your or your company is involved in a federal government investigation, you must realize the sometimes not so obvious risks that arise during the course of the investigation. Making the right decision up front is crucial. If you are a federal contractor, you can run the risk of having… Read more »