Courts, Boards, & GAO
Key Insights from Recent Bid Protest Decisions Shaping Government Contractor Success in 2026
PilieroMazza - Bid protests remain a critical element of the federal procurement process. Whether submitting a proposal, filing a protest, or defending a contract...
Understanding the Potential Anthropic Ban: Key Considerations for Federal Contractors
Blank Rome - On February 27, 2026, President Trump posted on Truth Social, directing all federal agencies to “immediately cease” use of Anthropic’s artificial...
All Things Protest: Corrective Action at the Court of Federal Claims
Crowell & Moring - In the latest episode of Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast, hosts Christian Curran, Zachary Schroeder, and Bryan Dewan...
Top 10 Killer Construction Contract Clauses, Part 4: Retainage Provisions
PilieroMazza - Retainage is a contractual practice that is unique to the construction industry. Most construction contracts entitle project owners as well as lower-tiers...
The Awesome Power of NAICS Code Appeals to Shape Government Solicitations
Steven Koprince - Federal government contractors often hear about "shaping" agency solicitations, such as by using sources sought, requests for information, industry days, and—increasingly—AI-driven...
The Hidden Issues with Multiple-Award IDIQs
Defense Tech and Acquisition - Over the last few months, a plethora of massive, multiple-award IDIQ contracts have hit the street. However, the fact...
Veterans First Versus AbilityOne: Which Preference Wins at VA?
Steven Koprince - Under its Veterans First contracting program, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs typically must prioritize acquisitions from veteran-owned small businesses. The...
Department of Defense Announces Heightened Scrutiny of Its 8(a) and Other Small Business Contracts
Greenberg Traurig - On Jan. 16, 2026, Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Department of Defense (DoD) will be assessing certain contracts awarded under...
Contract Claims 101: Common Disputes and How to Best Prepare for Them
PilieroMazza - Last month, Piliero Mazza’s REAs, Claims, and Appeals Group published the first blog in its “Contract Claims 101” series, introducing federal contractors...
Skin of its Teeth: Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Survives SDVOSB Status Protest Despite Missing Required Provisions in Joint Venture
Koprince McCall Pottroff - For the most part, the rules on joint ventures under SBA are very similar to the various regulations for small...
GAO: Failure to Acknowledge Material Amendment Requires Bid Rejection
Ward & Berry - On February 5, 2026, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sustained the protest of Morrish‑Wallace Construction d/b/a Ryba Marine Construction Co.,...
GAO’s 2025 Bid Protest Annual Report: Prevalent Reasons for Sustained Bid Protests and How to Avoid Them
Nossaman - The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) annual report on federal bid protests includes useful insights into federal procurement trends that can help state...
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