In session 1 of 4 in the Buy American Act and Domestic Preference series, Cara Wulf introduces the Buy American Act and the clauses and regulations implementing the BAA. She discusses the basic requirements of the BAA, and what exceptions to the Buy American Act requirements may apply and when. Cara Continue Reading
A How-To Guide to Successful Federal Contracting: Advice to Primes and Subs
Navigating federal contracting complexities is a challenge, and subcontracting on federal jobs adds an extra layer of intricacy. In this field, federal subcontracts must not only align the interests of the prime and subcontractor but also adhere to the strict demands of the heavily-regulated end Continue Reading
Supply Chain Management and Cybersecurity Updates
Cara Wulf discusses the pair of Proposed Rules issued in October 2023 (addressing “Cyber Threat and Incident Reporting and Information Sharing” and “Standardizing Cybersecurity Requirements for Unclassified Federal Information Systems”), and explores the implications of those Proposed Rules for Continue Reading
Suspensions, Debarments, and Ethical Issues for Government Contractors
Nothing is more frightening to federal contractors than the prospect of suspension or debarment. Not only can it interrupt your current operations, it can also prevent you from receiving any federal contracts in the foreseeable future. For many business owners, it would mean the end of their Continue Reading
Understanding DoD Assessment Requirements
Cara Wulf explores the presence of existing Department of Defense cybersecurity assessment requirements, including DFARS 252.204-7019, DFARS 252.204-7020, and the development and pending arrival of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). She provides a detailed examination of the NIST Continue Reading
Mentor Mantras: Exploring Careers in Patent Law
Nandini Mani, PhD provides invaluable insights, expert advice, and clear pathways to a rewarding career transition in patent law during STEMPeers Mentor Mantras' webinar. Continue Reading
Cloud Security and FedRAMP
Cara Wulf and Philip Lee walks through the basics of cloud computing and explains how it intersects with Federal acquisitions and cybersecurity. They examine how the applicable laws and regulations and evolving NIST standards impact Federal IT acquisitions and the provision of cloud services. They Continue Reading
A Federal Bid Protest Primer
The more competitive the federal market becomes, the more important bid protests can be. As a contractor, you can utilize debriefings and bid protests to go after awards that improperly went to your competitors. However, your competitors can also use these processes to challenge your own awards.If Continue Reading
Common Claims in Federal Construction: Changes, Defective Specs, Differing Site Conditions, Delays, and More
Federal government contracting is a highly-specialized industry. But, Federal construction is even more specialized. The FAR and its supplementary regulations are applied to, and impact, construction contracts in unique ways. These regulations impose a host of obligations on contractors that can Continue Reading
Retool Your Practice—Will Drafting Fundamentals
Judson Stein moderates a panel titled “Retool Your Practice — Will Drafting Fundamentals” as well as speaks on “Summary of Federal and New Jersey Death Taxes” during a webinar presented by NJICLE. Continue Reading