I am looking forward to speaking on a panel titled “GovCon M&A: What Is Going On In 2023? Predictions for 2024” for a webinar hosted by sbLiftOff. Continue Reading [WEBINAR] GovCon M&A: What Is Going On In 2023? Predictions for 2024
Todd Overman
Todd Overman is the chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice and Managing Partner of the Washington, D.C. office. He has over twenty years of experience advising companies on the unique aspects of doing business with the federal government. Over the last decade, he has advised on more than 50 transactions involving the purchase or sale of a government contractor.
Bid Protest Win for AM General on Multi-Billion Dollar Contract
We represented AM General (AMG), an automotive manufacturer that builds military vehicles for government customers, including the Humvee, in a successful bid protest involving a $9.7 billion contract for the U.S. Army to build and deliver to the U.S. Army a new generation of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).Continue Reading Bid Protest Win for AM General on Multi-Billion Dollar Contract
SBA Tidies Up 8(a) Rules in Welcomed Final Rule
Effective May 30, 2023, a Small Business Administration (SBA) final rule made some notable changes to SBA’s 8(a) Business Development (BD) program, a valuable resource for those firms owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.Continue Reading SBA Tidies Up 8(a) Rules in Welcomed Final Rule
Final Rule Makes Host of Changes to SBA Regulations
On April 27, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule which, effective May 30, will make a number of changes to the SBA regulations impacting small businesses. The regulations, finalizing the proposed rule issued on September 9, 2022, provide new penalties for noncompliance with the limitations on subcontracting rule, updated joint venture (JV) and size requirements, and changes to the ostensible subcontractor rule. This post dissects the regulations and highlights a few noteworthy changes below.Continue Reading Final Rule Makes Host of Changes to SBA Regulations
Preventing a Potential Protest/Handling a Federal Contract Protest Once it is Filed
We will join Chuck Jenkins, CEO of CWU, Inc., to present a panel titled “Preventing a Potential Protest/Handling a Federal Contract Protest Once it is Filed” for the FPTAC at the University of South Florida on June 8, 2023. Continue Reading Preventing a Potential Protest/Handling a Federal Contract Protest Once it is Filed
Department of Defense to Require Contractors Proactively Provide DCMA with Export Authorizations
On March 22, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a proposed rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) to require certain contractors to provide the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) with relevant export authorizations (i.e., export licenses, exemptions, or exceptions). Currently, contractors are only required to make their export authorizations available for DCMA personnel to review at the contractor’s site. This rule would change that by shifting the burden to federal contractors.
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SBA Proposed Rule May Boost Use of Small-Business Contractors
In a recent article published by Law360, I discussed a rule proposal from the Small Business Administration (SBA) that could boost the use of small-business contractors in federal contracts.Continue Reading SBA Proposed Rule May Boost Use of Small-Business Contractors
First CHIPS Opportunity Lays Out Requirements and Application Process
On August 9, 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law allocating $52.7 billion in funding to the semiconductor industry. The legislation represents a historic investment in a critical industry and is designed to drive innovation and global economic competitiveness. Continue Reading First CHIPS Opportunity Lays Out Requirements and Application Process
SBA Proposed Rule Permits Prime Contractors to Receive Subcontracting Credit from Any Tier
On December 19, 2022, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a proposed rule that would amend the SBA regulations to implement Section 870 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2020. Section 870 makes noteworthy changes to the requirements a federal contractor must adhere to when attempting to obtain subcontracting credit for lower-tier subcontracts. Continue Reading SBA Proposed Rule Permits Prime Contractors to Receive Subcontracting Credit from Any Tier
[WEBINAR] Federal Government Contracts: New SBA Certification Program for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
I am looking forward to participating in a webinar titled, “Federal Government Contracts: New SBA Certification Program for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses” hosted by Strafford on February 28, 2023, from 1:00 pm-2:30 pm EST. Our panel will guide counsel on navigating the SBA certification program for VOSBs and SDVOSBs effective Jan. 1, 2023. We will review eligibility requirements, crucial certification procedures, and compliance obligations for entities and joint ventures. The panel will also offer certification best practices for receiving future set-aside or sole-source federal government contracts. Continue Reading [WEBINAR] Federal Government Contracts: New SBA Certification Program for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses