I hope you all enjoyed your Fourth of July and celebrated the things you love about our country. My in-laws live outside the city limits, so around these parts the Fourth also means shooting off fireworks (in a safe manner of course). Because of the holiday, we’re offering you a rare double feature of news […]
It’s the first Friday of spring; I hope it’s as nice in your neighborhood as it is here in Lawrence. Before we all sneak out of work, let’s get caught up on the latest GovCon news. In this edition of the Week In Review, we’ll consider the upcoming DUNS replacement, a celebration of women entrepreneurs, […]
The Buy American Act includes a number of waivers and exceptions. The Section 809 panel, for one, has called for expanding these exceptions, at least for the DOD. A recent GAO report examines how agencies apply the existing waivers and exceptions to the Buy American Act. GAO’s general opinion is that agencies should improve their […]
It has been a bit of a double-whammy for us in the Kansas City-area this week. Not only did our Chiefs lose in a heartbreaker last weekend, but we’ve also been dealing with cold temperatures, snow, and ice. But there is also some good news. As we’re writing this post, word came down that the […]
Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear a case that could have far reaching implications in agency law—including for government contractors. The Court granted certiorari to a case that could greatly diminish the amount of deference given to agencies interpreting their own regulations. For contractors, a Supreme Court decision to curtail agency deference could […]
It’s time for the best part of the week: the SmallGovCon Week in Review! In this week’s edition, the Deputy Secretary of Defense discusses the importance of cybersecurity in DoD procurements, a California company was ordered to pay back wages under the Service Contract Act, upcoming changes to startup contracts with the Air Force, and much […]
I am back from a great trip to Norman, Oklahoma where it was an honor to be part of the annual Indian Country Business Summit. My talk at the ICBS covered recent legal developments in government contracting law, including the Section 809 Panel reports, the strict SBA SDVOSB ownership requirements, enhanced debriefings, and much more. A […]