The SBA’s affiliation rules are a key component of eligibility for all of the federal procurement programs for small businesses. Indeed, whether two firms are affiliated can make the difference between winning or losing a[...]

In the first part of a four-part webinar series, please join our experienced team of practitioners from our Government Contracts Practice as they discuss effective proposal writing and debriefing strategies that will help your company[...]

This panel will explore the ways doing business with the federal government can differ from doing business in the commercial marketplace. The panelists, including in-house counsel from a major government contractor and outside counsel specializing[...]

Presenter: Lauren Brier of Piliero Mazza’s Government Contracts practice

In 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been busy making changes to its HUBZone Program. Of note, SBA just issued a direct final rule extending the HUBZone map freeze from December 31, 2021,[...]

Our June meeting will feature a panel discussion that will provide an overview of the government contract claims and dispute resolution process. Geared towards junior attorneys and law students (and more experienced attorneys needing a[...]

After spending significant time and resources identifying a federal business opportunity and developing a proposal, it is important to defend your investment. The bid protest process is a key tool for advocating for your business[...]

President Biden emphasizes his administration’s commitment to strengthening Buy American requirements. Given the administration’s intent for stricter enforcement of domestic preference requirements, government contractors need to know these requirements, such as the Buy American Act[...]

In the second part of a four-part webinar series, please join an experienced team of attorneys from our Government Contracts Practice as they discuss winning strategies and themes in the context of pre- and post-award[...]

Topic: Ask the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judges Judges from the United States Court of Federal Claims again have graciously agreed to participate in our annual “Ask the Judges” panel. The judges will provide[...]

Since the first bid protest decision at the U.S. Government Accounting Office in 1926, bid challenges have spread around the world to become critical parts of most procurement systems. In an important study underway this[...]

This event is co-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association and will explore the following hot topics that all international companies should be aware of: US Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) perspective on forced labor[...]

The federal government spends approximately $500 billion in private sector contracts every year. Over 20% of those contracts must be awarded to small businesses. Small business contracts are primarily awarded through small business set-aside programs[...]

In the third segment of Venable’s four-part webinar series, please join us for a discussion with practitioners from our deep Government Contracts bench to discuss one of the more treacherous issues to arise in bid[...]

The 2021 Bench & Bar® Conference will be held virtually, this time with more online networking and social activities.

The federal government spends approximately $500 billion in private sector contracts every year. Over 20% of those contracts must be awarded to small businesses in set-aside programs. For investors considering investments in small businesses in[...]

The Commercial Products & Services Committee will host a discussion on the implementation of President Biden’s January 25, 2021 “Buy America” Executive order (Executive Order No. 14,005, “Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of[...]

Over 50% of the adult population of the U.S. has received at least one dose of a vaccine to combat COVID-19, and many employers are looking forward to a “return to normal,” with employees coming[...]

Government contractors face so many day-to-day challenges that they rarely have time to think about big strategic goals and how to get there. For any owner thinking about selling in the next five years and[...]

 

Topic: “Buy (More) American: The Ongoing Evolution of Buy American Requirements” The Acquisition Reform and Emerging Issues Committee is pleased to host a discussion of the rapidly evolving landscape for Buy American requirements in public[...]

You have undoubtedly heard the stories, a contractor with a flawless record going back years gets one bad past performance record, maybe due to themselves or a subcontractor, and now they are blackballed. While many[...]