Inflation is yet again pushing up DOL civil money penalties assessed under the wage and hour laws.
Read MoreBan TikTok on all devices. Sound simple enough, but is it? Yeah, maybe not. Read on for some thoughts about what’s required to comply with the new federal contract clause that implements the ban of TikTok and ByteDance apps on federal “information technology” whatever that really means.
Read MoreThe Biden Administration has issued an Executive Order and proposed regulations for project labor agreements which will likely get finalized and become effective in 2023. it is time for construction contractors to get prepared.
Read MoreDoD recently issued a “new” rule to implement a prohibition of confidentiality agreements that would forbid employees or subcontractors to report waste, fraud or abuse. While there’s nothing actually “new,” read on to refresh your understanding of the rule and how you can ensure that your confidentiality agreements won’t run astray.
Read MoreWhen it comes to proposal submission, late is late, for material RFP requirements, even if it is your subcontractor’s data which is untimely. It is a harsh but long-standing rule of law for offerors.
Read MoreThe triangular relationship between the Government, prime contractors, and their subcontractors provides fertile ground for disputes to arise. How parties allocate the risk of losses caused by Government acts can cause a claim to disappear. The recent ASBCA decision in Appeal of JAAAT Technical Services, LLC, ASBCA No. 62373 (Oct. 26, 2020) reminds us how to prevent claims from disappearing in a contractual Bermuda Triangle.
Read MoreThe Government is entitled to procure supplies and services that are carefully focused to meet its needs. However, if a solicitation’s terms preclude otherwise qualified companies from competing for the award, then the solicitation might unduly restrict competition.
Read MoreThe blizzard of COVID-19 related contracting activity poses considerable compliance risks. But, federal contractors shouldn’t be discouraged to be a part of our shared national mission to cope with this pandemic—just hurry up and wait long enough to consider how you’re responding under the circumstances. By doing so, hopefully you can avoid the painful question “what were they thinking?”
Read MoreTeaming arrangements provide great opportunities to corral the expertise and experience of two or more organizations to pursue federal contracts. A recent case illustrates how technicalities can hinder an otherwise qualified team.
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