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Will the Real “Interested Party” Please Stand Up?

by Stephanie Wilson | July 7, 2026 | Government Contracts

Not every plaintiff gets invited to the protest party. In this edition of the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson analyzes a recent decision from the United States Court…

Stay Off the Sidelines: The Importance of Timely Intervention to Protect Your Contract Award

by Stephanie Wilson | June 16, 2026 | Government Contracts

Don’t leave it to the agencies and protestors to tell the story – intervenors can play a critical role in shaping the outcome of bid protests, but only if…

The Potential Ripple Effect of Solicitation Amendments

by Stephanie Wilson | June 4, 2026 | Government Contracts

Agencies frequently limit the scope of proposal revisions that can be made in response to a solicitation amendment, and often such restrictions are proper. However, where the amendment has…

Don’t Expect Agencies to Fill in the Blanks on Incomplete Proposals

by Stephanie Wilson | May 20, 2026 | Government Contracts

The devil’s in the (solicitation) details. In this week’s edition of the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson reviews two unsuccessful bid protests and explores why missing or misplaced information in a proposal can lead to missing out on valuable contract opportunities.

A Matter of Time: How Submitting an Early Proposal Can Lock in Small Business Size Status

by Stephanie Wilson | May 6, 2026 | Government Contracts

Timing truly is everything. In this week’s Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson explores a recent size appeal decision by the Small Business Administration’s Office of Hearings and Appeals that discusses the SBA’s regulation determining the size of an…

Late, Light, or Lacking? GAO Won’t Consider Your Bid Protest

by Stephanie Wilson | April 22, 2026 | Government Contracts

Missing facts and missed deadlines both lead to the same place: dismissal. In this week’s Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson examines a bid protest that illustrates the importance of drafting a timely, well-supported argument when challenging an agency…

Filing a Bid Protest? Don’t leave GAO on “Read”

by Stephanie Wilson | April 7, 2026 | Government Contracts

Nobody likes to be ignored, especially the federal government. In the second edition of our newest series, the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson examines a failed protest showcasing a major hurdle that can derail even the strongest bid…

Beyond the Bottom Line: Material Solicitation Amendments Cannot Be Ignored, Regardless of Cost

by Stephanie Wilson | March 24, 2026 | Government Contracts

We are excited to introduce the Bid Protest Beat, a new series where our government contracts attorneys will discuss key takeaways from recent bid protest decisions. Our first edition covers a recent decision from GAO that underscores the importance of acknowledging solicitation amendments when required to do…

GovCon Guide: 2025 Government Shutdown

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | October 29, 2025 | Government Contracts

This was originally published as a partnered article by Berenzweig Leonard and The Baldwin Group. Overview On October 1, 2025, the federal government’s funding lapsed, leading to an ongoing government shutdown. Due to their deep ties with federal funding, government contractors have been heavily impacted by federal…

Preparing for a Government Shutdown as FY25 Comes to a Close

by Stephanie Wilson | September 26, 2025 | Government Contracts

As the end of the federal government’s fiscal year approaches on September 30, 2025, contractors must once again begin preparing for the possibility of a government shutdown. As Congress remains deadlocked on key policy issues, there is a high possibility that it will not pass a spending bill or…