To navigate the shifting currents of tariffs, Alaska businesses can share stories of their experiences, according to the US Chamber of Commerce. The nonprofit is seeking adjustments in the broad-based import tax regime, and it says small businesses can help …

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking a small group of participants to join an exclusive focus group aimed at testing upcoming enhancements to SAM.gov. This is a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to provide input that will …

On May 6, 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) published draft revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as part of a sweeping, phased update known as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). The initial draft revisions—covering FAR Parts 1, 34, and 52—are …

Buy American? or Buy America? Build America? Confusing right? “Buy American” refers to domestic content preferences applied to federal procurement, meaning the goods purchased by the U.S. Government for its use. On the other hand, “Buy America” generally applies to awards made with …

Along with spring, comes spring cleaning.  It is time to shake out the cobwebs, dust off surfaces and switch out seasonal items.  We’re not just referring to housekeeping but to contract administration.  As the new summer contracting season approaches, its …

A second federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s blanket freeze on appropriated and obligated federal funds for government contractors, reinforcing Congress’s authority over government spending. This decision directly impacts government contractors who rely on federal funding for projects and operations. READ MORE

The Treasury Department is announced that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines, but it will further …

PilieroMazza recently published a client alert regarding executive orders issued on February 1, 2025, imposing additional tariffs on products from Canada, Mexico, and China, and the decision to delay the tariffs on Canada and Mexico until March 6, 2025. This client alert provides government …

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Alaska Chapter is gearing up for the biggest Women in Construction (WIC) Week Alaska has ever seen! Join us March 3-7, for events happening statewide! WIC Week celebrates, educates, and promotes the …

As was recently outlined, on January 31, 2025, U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that blocks the federal funding freeze outlined in the now-rescinded January 27, 2025, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directive (Directive).  In …

The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025 NDAA), signed into law on December 23, 2024, has significant implications for defense acquisition and contracting. Each year, PilieroMazza highlights key changes that impact small and large …

Manson/PPM JV is looking for subcontractors to participate in the Port of Alaska Modernization Program solicitation for the Terminal 1 (T1) Replacement. Small Businesses that are interested in participating in our response to this solicitation to provide their quote no …

In June, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was issued that applied to the SBA’s Woman-Owned Small Business/Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) regulations. These proposed rules were intended to take the WOSB regulations and make them more consistent with the …

On December 17 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a final rule that will make changes to its regulations for the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program, clarifying certain policies. PilieroMazza recently covered the proposed changes (linked here), which impact not …

Defense contractors will begin to see compliance requirements phased in over the next few years. The implementation timeline is structured in four phases, starting with Phase 1 on December 16, 2024, and culminating in Phase 4 three years later. This …

On November 29, the White House announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is increasing small business lending limits and helping small businesses compete for federal contracting opportunities by increasing the cap on SBA 7(a) loans from $350,000 to $500,000, and releasing …

A federal court in Texas halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Holding that the CTA is likely unconstitutional, the court issued a preliminary injunction barring the government from enforcing the CTA and its reporting …

In an effort to make the solicitation process more efficient and cost effective for both vendors and the agency, the Municipality of Anchorage is implementing an electronic submission process for our solicitations. Electronic submission for Invitations to Bid and Requests for Quote …

DoD contracting officers are now required to consider relevant past performance of a small business’s affiliate companies when evaluating their past performance. In updating the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, the Defense Department is meeting the requirements of a provision, …

While on the campaign trail, President-elect Trump spoke of implementing tariffs. How will government contractors be affected if the upcoming Trump administration enacts its proposed tariffs in 2025? Contractors offering goods to the government should (1) be alert to the possibility …