The DoD has issued the Final Rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), which triggers the phased implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Alex Major speaks about the timelines and implications of the new Final Rule on your Continue Reading
Pre-Award Protests: Your Secret Weapon for More Contract Opportunities
Most contractors only know post-award protests. Big mistake. Pre-award protests—challenging solicitation terms before proposals are due—can be your competitive edge. Maria Panichelli reveals how to spot protest-worthy issues like overly restrictive requirements, ambiguous terms, and legal 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
Deep Dive on SPRS Level 1 and Level 2 Reporting
Alex Major takes a “Deep Dive on SPRS Level 1 and Level 2 Reporting” during a webinar hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association. 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
REAs, Claims and Disputes
This is session 4 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. Philip Lee identifies what to do when things go “wrong” during performance of a Government contract. They discuss the circumstances under which a request for an equitable adjustment (REA) to the contract 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
Performance of Government Contracts
This is session 3 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. Philip Lee identifies several issues Government contractors wil encounter in everyday performance of Government contracts. They discuss performance management, focusing on topics such as evolving cyber Continue Reading
Procurement Process
This is session 2 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. Philip Lee walks through the process of registering in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the representations and certifications made in that system. They also discuss the Government procurement process Continue Reading
Introduction to Government Contracts and Associated Regulations
This is session 1 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts Webinar Series. In this session, Philip Lee introduces students to the specialized contracting procedures that apply to contracts with the U.S. Government. They examine the uniform contract format and discuss the purpose of each Continue Reading