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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 offeror…

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 decision.

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 protest…

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 so…

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 interruptions and…

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 enact…

Legal Updates for Government Contractors under Trump’s Executive Orders

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | January 30, 2025 | Government Contracts

This was originally published as a partnered article by Berenzweig Leonard and The Baldwin Group. You can access the original document HERE. Immediately after taking office, President Trump and the new administration have wasted no time issuing Executive Orders (EO) and federal guidance impacting government…

Major Updates to SBA 8(a) Program Certification Requirements

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | October 31, 2023 | Government Contracts

View the PDF here Presented by The Capital Group and Berenzweig Leonard The SBA is no longer permitting most applicants to the 8(a) Business Development Program to establish their eligibility based on the rebuttable presumption of social…

When Do Federal Contractors Have to Certify (and Recertify) Their Size Status?

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | September 26, 2023 | Government Contracts

When a federal contractor is required to certify or recertify its small business size status can be confusing and depends on several factors, including the type of contract it is bidding on and whether the solicitation is restricted to or otherwise set aside for small business concerns.[1] This…

Federal Contractors Need to Prepare for Possible Government Shutdown

by Stephanie Wilson | September 19, 2023 | Government Contracts

As the end of the federal government’s fiscal year approaches on September 30, 2023, contractors need to begin preparing for the possibility of a government shutdown. In this current political climate, it is quite possible that Congress will not be able to pass a spending bill or enact a continuing…