Courts, Boards, & GAO
House Committee to Consider Legislation Codifying the Rule of Two for Small Business Set-Asides
PilieroMazza - On Wednesday, May 20, the House Committee on Small Business is scheduled to consider legislation that would codify the Rule of Two...
US Navy FY 2027 Budget Request – Key Trends, Risks, and Implications
Greenberg Traurig - The Department of the Navy’s FY 2027 budget request represents a material expansion in both scale and ambition, reflecting a sustained...
Understanding the Basics: Required Debriefings
Schoonover & Moriarty - A proposal deadline creeps up on your calendar. Anxious, you slowly (at first) warm your digits on the keyboard. After...
Contract Claims 101: Common Theories, Part 4
PilieroMazza - Contractors working with federal agencies are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), which has its own body of case law that...
President Orders Fixed-Price Contracts as Preferred Method in Federal Procurement
Warner Norcross + Judd - On April 30, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order “Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting.” The order...
From the Front Lines: Bid Protests and Beyond (with Scott Flesch)
GovCon Intelligence - The GovCon Intelligence podcast sat down with Scott Flesch. Scott was the Chief Trial Attorney for the Army, where he worked...
US Army FY 2027 Budget Request – Key Trends, Risks, and Implications
Greenberg Traurig - The U.S. Army’s FY 2027 budget request emphasizes force growth, modernization, and industrial base expansion. The Army is requesting approximately $252.8...
Fixed-Price Contracting as Default: A Shift in Federal Procurement Policy
Bradley - A recent executive order marks a significant policy shift in federal procurement by directing agencies to default to fixed-price, performance-based contracting. Framed...
Vigilance Matters: Why Contractors Should Engage Bid Protest Counsel Early During the Army MAPS Procurement
Bradley - The Army’s Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) procurement represents one of the most significant professional services contracting opportunities in...
The Death of Cost-Plus? What the New 2026 Executive Order Means for Your Bottom Line
Nikki Gianni - The White House issued a new Executive Order (EO) titled "Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting." This isn't just...
Don’t Be Silent (Abandonment of a Protest at GAO)
Public Contracting Institute - If you protest a procurement at the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”), it is crucial that you meet all filing deadlines....
Contract Basics for Entrepreneurs: The Contracts You Need in Your Legal Toolkit as You Scale Your Business
PilieroMazza - Contracts are the foundation of every successful business relationship—but for many entrepreneurs, they can feel overwhelming, confusing, or easy to overlook. This...
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