On May 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a sweeping decision impacting sovereign immunity for tribally-owned government contractors. The first-of-its-kind appellate decision concludes that by participating in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) …

Be aware of fake government requests for quotes. Scammers send fraudulent requests through so-called “spoofed” email addresses to obtain quotes, and at times even receive goods from you that you will never see payments for. Take a moment to review …

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which came into effect on Jan. 1, 2024 has significant implications for government contractors and commercial businesses. This client alert summarizes recent developments in the CTA—including constitutionality, physical office requirements, unpopulated joint ventures, and substantial …

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued an approval of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) four-year spending plan. FHWA identified six out of the 234 projects and programs submitted, to be addressed …

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska) today welcomed the Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement of up to $125.1 million for five energy development projects in Alaska. DOE awarded the funds under its Energy Improvement in Rural or …

Celebrate Women in Construction Week March 3-9 with networking opportunities, learning opportunities, and a job fair. Events will be held throughout the week at different locations; visit the tNAWIC Alaska Chapter site for more information.

Change Will Give Small Businesses Access to Projects up to $9 Million and Federal Contracts up to $14 Million Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s more than 33 …

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been a hot topic for small business owners since its inception. As we approach its effective date on January 1, 2024, it’s crucial to understand CTA’s implications for small businesses. Below, attorneys in PilieroMazza’s Business & …

Twelve Federal Agencies describe their services to U.S. Small Businesses and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).  Free and Open to the Public.   Join hundreds of U.S. Small Businesses and ten federal agencies to talk about their services created to assist US Small …

The DoD Mentor Protégé Program allows large businesses to assist small businesses in developing and enhancing skills, capabilities, and efficiencies. As a result, small businesses can participate more effectively in the federal government, successfully perform contract work and be value-added …

The SBIR 101 class we will conduct on the 11th of January at 10 AM.  This class is for Alaskan small businesses, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and beyond who would like to learn about America’s Seed Fund and connect with the …

On December 14, more than two-thirds of the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of a defense policy bill that includes a record $886 Billion in annual military spending and authorizes policies such as aid for Ukraine and push …

Foreign investment can play an important role in maintaining the vitality of the U.S. industrial base. Therefore, it’s the policy of the U.S. Government to allow foreign investment consistent with the national security interest of the United States. A company …

Updates to the SBA’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan regulations in response to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 Section 870 are changing the circumstances in which a prime contractor can receive credit for lower-tier subcontractors, effective November 13, 2023. …

On November 8, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the BCI to ensure better terms and pricing when the government purchases goods and services. The BCI also ensures the government is deliberate about whom it purchases goods and services from, including …

Each fiscal year (FY) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), as part of the Small Business Outreach Program, conducts ten sessions of 15-minute pre-arranged virtual meetings with small businesses. These Vendor …

The FAR now contains a new provision: 52.201-1, Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey. This provision will contain a link to a survey for vendors to complete where they can provide voluntary feedback to state how satisfied they are with various aspects …

The Department of Defense has allowed for the extension of the FY 2023 Service Contract Reporting (SCR) submission date in SAM. For FY 2023 data reporting, the annual SCR submission date of October 31 is extended through January 31, 2024, …

Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Executive Order 14026 minimum wage rate that generally must be paid to workers performing work on or in connection with covered contracts will increase to $17.20 per hour. This minimum wage rate will apply …

As we have previously written about in several recent 8(a) articles and updates, which can all be found on our 8(a) landing page here, SBA had previously told all 8(a) participants not pending an 8(a) award to “sit tight” and wait …