Any federal government contractor can tell you that getting the contract award is only the beginning. The FAR imposes a whole host of obligations on the contractor, which govern the way that contractor should perform, how it should handle changes to the contract, and how it may seek compensation or Continue Reading
The SBA Mentor Protégé Program and MP JVs
If you are in federal contracting, you have almost certainly heard of joint venturing and, relatedly, of Mentor-Protégé relationships. When used correctly, these strategies can greatly increase both large and small businesses’ contract/subcontract opportunities, and give revenue a Continue Reading
GovCon Legal Essentials: Teaming and Subcontracting 101
In this special 90 min installment of the M&E GovCon webinar series, M&E GovCon partner Maria Panichelli provides contractors with an overview of everything they need to know about teaming and subcontracting on federal projects, from both a prime and subcontractor point of view. As a Continue Reading
Critical Considerations in Negotiating Federal Subcontracts
Federal contracting is complicated. Subcontracting on federal jobs can sometimes be even more so. A successful subcontracting relationship on a federal project requires the parties to consider not only their own interests, but also the interests of the end user, the government. This balancing act Continue Reading
Advanced Topics in Bid Protest Litigation: Protestable Issues Pre- and Post- Award
Part 3 of our 3-Part Miniseries on Bid Protests We’ve covered bid protest basics, and bid protest procedures, so now it’s time to dive into the substantive issues at the heart of bid protest litigation. In this webinar, experienced protest attorney Maria Panichelli provides a deeper look into Continue Reading
Advanced Topics in Bid Protest Litigation: Venues, Procedures, and Timelines
Part 2 of our 3-Part Miniseries on Bid Protests Now that we’ve talked about Bid Protests fundamentals in part 1, it’s time to talk about the mechanics and procedures involved in bid protest litigation. In this webinar, M&E GovCon Partner Maria Panichelli talks about the various places a Continue Reading
GovCon Legal Essentials: Effective Use of Debriefings in Bid Protests
Part 1 of our 3-Part Miniseries on Bid Protests In today’s competitive federal marketplace, bid protests are an almost inevitable feature of many infrastructure procurements. Successful contractors make sure they understand the rules and regulations governing bid protests, and learn how to Continue Reading
Intervention: Working with the Government to Keep your Award
In today's increasingly competitive federal market, bid protests are an inevitable feature of many procurements. You may receive an award notice, only to be told several days later that the contract is on hold, all because of a bid protest filed by a disgruntled competitor. If you have ever found Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Size and Status Protests Part Two: Practices and Procedures
Part 2 of our miniseries on Size and Status protests. After covering the basics – i.e. small business eligibility rules – in part 1, in this webinar, experienced Government Contracting attorney Maria Panichelli focuses on the practices and procedures that are used when a business’ size or status Continue Reading
I Have 99 Problems but Bid Rigging Isn’t One: Mitigating Antitrust Risk in Government Bidding
In this webinar, former Justice Department antitrust attorney Robin Crauthers covers the DOJ Antitrust Division’s recent government contract bid rigging investigations, discusses the Trump Administration’s priorities, and provides tips to avoid the appearance of impropriety in bidding. Continue Reading