SKM TEST 2 ORIG
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 25, 2026 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Department of Defense (DoD) Class Deviation (CD) 2026-O0051: Implementation of Vendor Threat Mitigation Support Authorities On June 11, DoD issued a CD requiring all DoD contracting officers to include two updated contract clauses in solicitations and contracts performed outside of the U.S. The CD implements section 823 of the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which amends Sections 841, 842, and 843 of . . . Read More
SKM TEST 2
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 25, 2026 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Department of Defense (DoD) Class Deviation (CD) 2026-O0051: Implementation of Vendor Threat Mitigation Support Authorities On June 11, DoD issued a CD requiring all DoD contracting officers to include two updated contract clauses in solicitations and contracts performed outside of the U.S. The CD implements section 823 of the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which amends Sections 841, 842, and 843 of the FY . . . Read More
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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Department of Defense (DoD) Class Deviation (CD) 2026-O0051: Implementation of Vendor Threat Mitigation Support Authorities On June 11, DoD issued a CD requiring all DoD contracting officers to include two updated contract clauses in solicitations and contracts performed outside of the U.S. The CD implements section 823 of the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which amends Sections 841, 842, and 843 of the FY 2015 NDAA. The contract clauses are DFARS 252.225-7975 and 252.225-7962. The CD . . . Read More
Weekly Update Test
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 25, 2026 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Department of Defense (DoD) Class Deviation (CD) 2026-O0051: Implementation of Vendor Threat Mitigation Support Authorities On June 11, DoD issued a CD requiring all DoD contracting officers to include two updated contract clauses in solicitations and contracts performed outside of the U.S. The CD implements section 823 of the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which amends Sections 841, 842, and 843 of the FY . . . Read More
Protesting an Award? What the Latest CICA Stay Decision Means for Government Contractors
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) recently rejected the argument that a plaintiff challenging an agency’s override of an automatic stay of a contract—commonly referred to as the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) stay—should be required to succeed under the four-factor test for preliminary injunctions. Life Science Logistics, LLC v. United States.1 The Federal Circuit panel agreed with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) decision—that a bid protester seeking to challenge an agency’s override . . . Read More
GAO Decision Highlights the Power of Protests in Protecting Fair Competition
The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recent decision in Effective Communication Strategies, LLC, B-422289 (Mar. 18, 2025), offers an important reminder for federal contractors: when an agency repeatedly changes requirements and demands near-immediate proposal revisions, contractors are not required to race against the agency’s arbitrary clock. Agencies must provide a reasonable opportunity to respond. In this blog, we break down GAO’s decision and explain how a timely protest is often necessary to protect your competitive position when the agency’s requirements or . . . Read More
Widening Supply Chain Scrutiny: Latest on the Proposed Semiconductor Ban
More supply chain scrutiny is coming. Nearly two years ago, we blogged about an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) involving a potential proposed rule on covered semiconductors. The wait is finally over. In February, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) released its proposed rule (Proposed Rule) identifying and explaining some potential changes coming to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The impact on contractors in every industry will be expensive and time-consuming, especially for small businesses. Below, PilieroMazza highlights . . . Read More
DOL $596K Recovery, 3-Year Debarment Highlights Davis-Bacon Compliance Risks for Construction Contractors
An investigation by the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (DOL WHD) recently found that J. Solano HVAC LLC (the Company), a subcontractor on two Washington, D.C. affordable housing projects, willfully violated the DBA (Davis-Bacon Act) multiple times when it: (1) failed to pay workers the prevailing wage and (2) misclassified skilled sheet metal workers and pipefitter mechanics as lower-skilled laborers, thereby underpaying required wages and fringe benefits. DOL action shows that willful violations of the DBA risk more . . . Read More
The Trust Trap: How Minor Mistakes with Spoofed Emails Can Lead to Major Losses
GovCon Co., a successful government contractor, receives an email from the billing or accounting representative of a trusted subcontractor, Service Corporation, asking for payment of an outstanding invoice for $400,000, stating: “Please note our new bank account information in your system for any current and future wire transfers.” The email includes the Service Corporation logo and the name of the company representative with whom GovCon Co. normally deals. Everything seems to be in line with typical practices. However, the accounts . . . Read More
Navigating the Termination Threat of President Trump’s Latest DEI Executive Order for Government Contractors
On March 26, 2026, the Trump Administration issued a new Executive Order (EO) that all-but promises contract termination for federal contractors whose diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies are deemed non-compliant with the EO. The EO builds on the Administration’s ongoing scrutiny of DEI initiatives, following a May 2025 Department of Justice (DOJ) memorandum signaling the use of the False Claims Act (FCA) to challenge DEI practices within federal contracting, higher education, and other federally funded entities. This blog specifically . . . Read More