Anyone who has negotiated terms and conditions for a Government subcontract knows that it is a challenging process. The negotiation of terms and conditions is different with every transaction, and requires the negotiator to build a library of knowledge to navigate this complex territory. The first Continue Reading
Key Strategies for Contractor Relief under the FAR and CDA: REAs, Claims and Contractor Recovery
Federal government contracts are governed by a complex web of statutes and regulations. These laws control not only how a contractor may perform a contract, but how they can seek compensation for unanticipated costs and delays, and the manner in which they must deal with a dispute against the agency Continue Reading
Unlocking the Secrets to the GSA Multiple Award Schedule
One of the easiest entries into federal contracting (especially for small businesses) is through the use of the Multiple Award Schedules programs (MAS). GSA runs many of them but so does NASA (called SEWP) and DOD, among other agencies. Think of these in terms of being “Amazon” for consumers, Continue Reading
CMMC Update: Understanding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
The government requires federal contractors to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) in accordance with requirements defined in NIST SP 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification or CMMC Continue Reading
Q&A Office Hours
Alex Major and Franklin Turner are available to provide their thoughts in response to any federal procurement questions that you and your company might have. They have significant experience representing companies of all sizes in connection with a host of government contracts issues – including Continue Reading
Cyber Risk and Liability
McCarter & English, LLP partners Scott Christie and Steven Weisman discuss some of the latest cyber risk and cyber liability issues facing companies, including the healthcare industry, today, as well as key topics concerning cyber risk mitigation and cyber risk insurance. Topics will include: Continue Reading
Key Concepts in Federal Subcontracting
In the government contracting space, subcontract agreements must do double duty. Not only do they have to address the requirements of the prime and subcontractor, they also have to consider the interests of the federal government. This legal balancing act requires a depth and breadth of knowledge Continue Reading
The Dark Side of Government Contracting
Matt Wright leads an introductory course covering the False Claims Act, the False Statements Act, and Suspension/Debarment processes/proceedings during this webinar presented by the Public Contracting Institute’s GovCon Need to Know Series, in conjunction with George Mason University Continuing and Continue Reading
Suspensions, Debarment and Related Compliance and Ethical Concerns
In today's government contracting world, much attention is paid to contractor ethics, accountability, and the elimination of misconduct in the procurement system. Among other things, this means an increased focus on suspension and debarment of contractors that the government feels lack business Continue Reading
Developing Effective and Legally Compliant Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Policies
As a follow up to the popular webinar Hugh Murray, Moy Ogivlie, and Tiffany Hubbard presented last July regarding the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the use of race in college admissions (SFFA v. Harvard; SFFA v. University of North Carolina), now we ask: Can employers Continue Reading