What important bid protest decisions & developments occurred over the summer? Elizabeth Jochum will join a @abapcl #BidProtest Committee panel at our Washington, D.C., office on October 27 to bring committee members up to date: bit.ly/4ifQeH8 #GovCon #BidProtests

Federal funding litigation is evolving at a rapid pace, creating new challenges and opportunities for grant attorneys. On October 29, Dominique Casimir will join @abapcl Grant Law Committee’s virtual roundtable examining the rapidly changing landscape: bit.ly/4slS6Tq

We are pleased to share in our new post that nine attorneys from our nationally recognized #GovernmentContracts group have been appointed to leadership roles in the @abapcl for the 2026–2027 term. Learn more: bit.ly/3WbeJhg

A new presidential memorandum directs federal officials to take steps to restrict certain Canadian-origin products from the federal civilian procurement system. Merle DeLancey explores key provisions, agency responsibilities & key actions to take now: bit.ly/4AMkemD

A ruling upholding the government’s exclusion of Anthropic’s Claude AI models could have a major impact on contractors. Robyn Burrows, Michael Montalbano, and Justin A. Chiarodo explore what the ruling means in practice and steps should contractors take: bit.ly/4hQ4UO5

As more states establish Prescription Drug Affordability Boards, drug pricing may increasingly vary from one state to another. Merle DeLancey will discuss the potential impact to #drugpricing and reimbursement on November 4 @ACI_Conferences’ webinar. More: bit.ly/47hfho3

Join us in welcoming Kaitlyn E. Toth to our #GovCon group. Kaitlyn will be located in our Washington, D.C., office. Learn more: bit.ly/4hyvv24

Next week, 9/23: There are various processes for alternative dispute resolution before Boards of Contract Appeals. Elizabeth Jochum will discuss strategies, ethical considerations & practical realities at BCABA’s Fall Policy Colloquium in Washington, D.C.: bit.ly/4wJMCTd

The VA and others annually purchase about $25 billion in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and services through the VA FSS Program. A recent review found three primary areas for improvement. Merle DeLancey offers takeaways for VA FSS contract holders: bit.ly/4h0Fc7U

The #SBA proposed increasing the number & size of companies that would qualify as small businesses for #governmentcontracts & SBA purposes. Elizabeth Jochum notes that this would carry significant implications for #governmentcontractors. Read: bit.ly/4qDdSkQ

Join us in congratulating Michael Montalbano, a finalist in the @AmericanLawyer Industry Awards' Young Lawyer of the Year (Litigation) category, recognizing outstanding achievements across the legal profession: bit.ly/4gf0hez

Contracting officers have discretion to evaluate pharmaceuticals for TAA compliance and country of origin can be where a drug’s active ingredient is synthesized. Merle DeLancey and Shane Hannon examine a recent case and its practical implications. Read: bit.ly/4cxqKms

Next week, 7/30: The new compliance landscape includes #exportcontrols notable for government contractors. @JustinAChiarodo & Anthony Rapa will discuss regulation, compliance, AI & enforcement @ACCNatlCapital’s #GovernmentContractors Conference. More: bit.ly/4vmoG7o

Recently added #1260H List entities include Chinese companies across several key areas of #China’s economy. Merle DeLancey and Samarth Barot discuss the list, intersection with the new #BIOSECUREAct, and steps #governmentcontractors should take now. Read: bit.ly/4b1RSJS

Multiple proposed rules have been released designed to better safeguard federal information and harden contractor information systems. Michael Montalbano looks at what would change and how #governmentcontractors should prepare. Read: bit.ly/3T8BSj6 #CUI #CMMC

The new compliance landscape brings #exportcontrols particularly notable for government contractors. @JustinAChiarodo & Anthony Rapa will discuss regulation, compliance, AI & enforcement @ACCNatlCapital’s #GovernmentContractors Conference on July 30. More: bit.ly/4vmoG7o

A significant lawsuit recently filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland by 19 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia under the APA, challenges EO No. 14398. Christina McKinley and Dominique Casimir examine the lawsuit: bit.ly/4weks2M

A new @SBAgov proposed rule would reshape how individually owned small businesses establish social disadvantage for purposes of the 8(a) Business Development program. We share Elizabeth Jochum, Dominique Casimir & Samarth Barot’s alert examining the rule: bit.ly/4uXrdFd

Next week, 6/25: Policy, the market & compliance are shaping federal drug pricing. Merle DeLancey will co-chair @ACI_Conferences’ BIG FOUR #PharmaceuticalPricing Boot Camp and speak on a panel about preparing & participating in post-award audits. More: bit.ly/4xn9Sbd

Next week, 6/18: Legal updates are impacting #governmentcontract cost & pricing. Stephanie Harden will discuss contractor scrutiny, cost allowability and allocability disputes, false claims & Boeing decision aftermath @ACI_Conferences’ DCAA & DCMA forum: bit.ly/4vrl5We