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#GovConThoughts: Bid Protests During a Partial Government Shutdown
[My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space.] It appears that Congress may not be able to pass funding legislation for the six stalled appropriations bills by the end of the week, which means that a partial government shutdown is once again on the horizon. I recently provided a top-level overview for contractors on how to navigate the shutdown, including key legal considerations and practical guidance for dea
Joshua Duvall
Jan 283 min read
#GovConThoughts: SBA Publishes New 8(a) Guidance, Suspends Over 1,000 8(a) Firms
[My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space.] Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") published a news release announcing its new 8(a) Program guidance (and clarifications). As SBA notes, the guidance reiterates its view that " race-based discrimination within the 8(a) Business Development Program is unconstitutional and unlawful." The news release further states that SBA suspended over 1,000 8
Joshua Duvall
Jan 223 min read
#GovConThoughts: GAO Protest Highlights Timeliness Trap for Solicitation Challenges
[My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space.] The recent Government...
Joshua Duvall
Sep 25, 20252 min read
#GovConThoughts: Bid Protest Highlights GAO's Strict Timeliness Rules and Reminds Firms of the Dangers of Using AI for Brief Writing
[My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space.] Quick Take GAO's bid...
Joshua Duvall
Jul 17, 20254 min read
#GovConThoughts: With GSA's New Class Deviation, Contractors May Face a Bumpy Road Ahead
[My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space.] By now, most...
Joshua Duvall
May 5, 20253 min read
#GovConThoughts: GAO Decision Shows that Agencies May Reject Bids for Failing to Adhere to Solicitation Instructions
[My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space.] A recent U.S. Government...
Joshua Duvall
Apr 28, 20253 min read
#GovConThoughts: White House Issues Directive on FRCP 65 Bonds: Will COFC Protests and Voluntary Stays Be Impacted?
[My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space.] On March 6, the White...
Joshua Duvall
Mar 7, 20254 min read
#GovConThoughts: DOD to Review Consulting Contracts to Ensure Alignment with America First Priorities
[My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space.] On February 18, Steven J....
Joshua Duvall
Feb 21, 20252 min read
#GovConThoughts: SBA Should Issue a Correction to Harmonize its JV Past Performance, Experience Rules
[My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space.] In December, the U.S....
Joshua Duvall
Jan 10, 20252 min read
#GovConThoughts: Key Person Unavailability Defense Strikes Again, Recent GAO Decision Highlights a Possible Growing Trend
[ My #govconthoughts series provides a quick take on recent developments in the government contracting space .] In November 2023, I...
Joshua Duvall
Jan 4, 20252 min read
