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May 6, 2025 The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know

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 …

April 3, 2025 Build America? Buy America? So What?

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 …

March 31, 2025 Spring Cleaning Tips for Contractors

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 …

March 21, 2025 2nd Court Blocks Government Funding Freeze: 5 Takeaways for Contractors

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

March 4, 2025 BOI is BACK OFF: Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act

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 …

March 4, 2025 Tariffs on Products from Canada, Mexico, and China: Rising Costs and Supply Shortages for Government Contractors

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 …

February 20, 2025 Women in Construction (WIC) Week in March 3-7 2025

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 …

February 11, 2025 Federal Judge Clarifies Scope of TRO Enjoining Federal Spending Freeze

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 …

January 23, 2025 FY2025 NDAA: Significant Impacts on Small and Large Defense Contractors

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 …

January 6, 2025 Manson/PPM JV Looking for Subcontractors

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 …

January 2, 2025 SBA Issues Final Rule to Streamline WOSB Program Rules

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 …

December 17, 2024 Updates to HUBZone Program, Other Small Business Programs, and Various Small Business Matters

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 …

December 16, 2024 CMMC Is Here!

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 …

December 6, 2024 Biden-⁠Harris Administration Takes New Actions to Increase Federal Support for Small Businesses

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 …

December 4, 2024 Corporate Transparency Act Requirements Halted by Federal Court

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 …

November 27, 2024 Municipality of Anchorage Invitations to Bid and Requests for Quote Update

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 …

November 22, 2024 Past Performance of Affiliate Companies of Small Business Concerns

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, …

November 14, 2024 Trump Administration’s Proposed Tariffs: How Can Government Contractors Prepare?

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 …

November 11, 2024 Best & worst federal agencies for WOSBs

Sponsors of legislation to boost Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) contracts at the Veterans Affairs Dept. point to the VA’s low percentage of such contracts as a problem to be addressed. The VA awarded only 2.58% to WOSBs in fiscal 2023. …

October 18, 2024 OSC Launches $1Billion Loan Program to Strengthen Industrial Base

he Pentagon will provide nearly $1 billion in loans to U.S.-based companies in an effort to boost production of critical technologies.  The Office of Strategic Capital issued its first notice of funding availability, laying out eligibility criteria and opening up the application process to …

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News & Announcements

  • The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know May 6, 2025
  • Build America? Buy America? So What? April 3, 2025
  • Spring Cleaning Tips for Contractors March 31, 2025
  • 2nd Court Blocks Government Funding Freeze: 5 Takeaways for Contractors March 21, 2025
  • BOI is BACK OFF: Treasury Department Announces Suspension of Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act March 4, 2025

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  • FAQ
  • Federal Certification Programs
  • Government Contracting Support
  • Are You Ready for Government Contracting?
  • The 10-Step Approach to Government Contracting
Events & Services
  • Upcoming Training Events
  • Register for Alaska APEX Services
  • On-Demand Training
  • On-Demand Training Through Govology
  • Alaska APEX Annual Government Contracting Events
Procurement Tools
  • Bid Match
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • NAICS Codes and Small Business Size Standards
  • The System for Award Management (SAM)
  • SBA 8(a) Certification
  • Alaska Bidder Preference Program
  • Understanding Source Selection
  • Federal Resources
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