In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic response, government contractors have experienced varying degrees of work disruption. As highlighted recently by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), “Federal contractors play a vital role in helping agencies meet the needs of our citizens, including the critical response efforts to COVID-19.” OMB noted that (1) safety,
CARES Act: Small Business Loan Eligibility & “Affiliation” Issues Explained
As we discussed in a previous article, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, known as the “CARES Act,” provides much-needed relief to “small” businesses in several areas, including by appropriating substantial money to support the 7(a) Loan Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program.
However, determining whether one’s
COVID-19: The Government Contractor’s Guide to Terminations for Convenience
With the challenges presented by the recent and rapid spread of COVID-19 in the United States, it is only a matter of time before the government begins terminating certain federal contracts for the convenience of the government. Accordingly, government contractors need to know their rights and obligations so that they can be best positioned if