A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) bid protest decision highlights a recurring issue in federal procurements: Agencies often take corrective action, but reevaluation errors can still lead to a sustained…
A cure notice is one of the most serious warning signs a government contractor can receive. While it is not yet a termination, it is often the final step before…
Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements have become one of the most important — and most misunderstood — vehicles for doing business with the federal government. Once limited to niche research…
The Spearin doctrine is alive and well in Maryland. Pursuant to that doctrine, owners who provide plans and specifications to a contractor impliedly warrant that information and may be responsible…
On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court unanimously held in Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties that when a federal court stays claims pending arbitration under Section 3 of the Federal…
A recent decision from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition (ODRA) delivers significant rulings on two fronts: the unenforceability of contractual bid protest bars in FAA…
Receiving a notice of suspension or proposed debarment is one of the most serious events a federal contractor can face. These actions can immediately disrupt a company’s ability to compete…
For Israeli companies looking to expand into the United States, the federal government contracting market represents one of the most attractive growth opportunities in the world. The U.S. government is…
A recent executive order marks a significant policy shift in federal procurement by directing agencies to default to fixed-price, performance-based contracting. Framed as an effort to promote fiscal discipline, transparency…
The Army’s Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) procurement represents one of the most significant professional services contracting opportunities in recent years. MAPS, the $50 billion, 10-year IDIQ…