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Defense Contracting
January 2020
Pentagon Updating Cybersecurity Guidance
By Ryan Burnette , Susan Cassidy and Samantha L. ClarkIn December, the Defense Department released a new draft of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, an important guide for contractors. -
January 2020
New Rule Expands Counterfeit Reporting
By Susan Cassidy , Peter Terenzio and Michael WagnerOn Nov. 22, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council issued a final rule setting forth new provisions that require the reporting of certain counterfeit and suspect counterfeit parts and certain major or critical nonconformances to the Government–Industry Data Exchange Program. -
December 2019
New Justice Dept. ‘Strike Force’ on the Prowl
By Mike Fanelli , Frederic M. Levy , Phil Warren and Dan ShallmanOn Nov. 5, the Department of Justice announced the launch of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force, or PCSF. Its creation marks a significant development in the government procurement enforcement landscape. -
October 2019
Contractors Face New Reporting Requirements
By Jeff Bozman , Susan Cassidy and Samantha L. Clark -
September 2019
Lessons on Contractor Termination for Default
By Alex Sarria and Carl WiersumThe U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently overturned an agency’s decision to terminate a government contractor for default. The case serves as an important reminder that, when reviewing such a termination, the court gives little credence to the government’s subjective beliefs regarding the contractor’s ability to perform. -
July 2019
Changes in Treatment of Confidential Info
By Kevin T. Barnett , Peter Hutt II and Nooree LeeIn June, the Supreme Court significantly altered how government agencies will treat confidential commercial information protected from disclosure by Exemption 4 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) — an issue that recurs repeatedly with respect to information submitted by contractors to government agencies. -
June 2019
How to Challenge a Bad Performance Rating
By Alex Sarria and Kevin T. BarnettWhile you might not be able to fight City Hall, you can fight a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System rating. -
May 2019
Changes in IP Rights May be on the Horizon
By Bryan Byrd , Alex Hastings , Jennifer Plitsch and Carl WiersumRecent findings by the National Institute of Standards and Technology could limit the scope of U.S. government rights to intellectual property, to the benefit of contractors. -
May 2019
Keep an Eye on Internet of Things Legislation
By Susan Cassidy , Micha Nandaraj Gallo and Katharine GoodloeA new bill introduced by Congress would require the development of detailed policy guidance that, if adopted, could significantly boost cybersecurity enhancements for the internet of things. -
April 2019
IG Report Has Implications for Contractors
By Ryan Burnette , Susan Cassidy and Michael WagnerOn Feb. 25, the Defense Department’s Office of Inspector General issued an audit report analyzing the prices of spare aviation parts purchased by the government from TransDigm Group Inc. The report has important implications for contractors doing business with the Pentagon.
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