Legal Information & Resources for Federal Construction Contractors
By: Edward T. DeLisle & Maria L. Panichelli
Yesterday, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) proposed certain size standard changes, which could expand the number of contractors eligible for “small” business status in relation to construction contracts under NAICS Code 23.
Specifically, the SBA issued a proposed rule that would increase the size standard…
By: Michael H. Payne
The recession (which really is not over, despite what the economists have to say), has led to greater emphasis by the federal government on assuring prompt payment to government contractors. In fact, on September 14, 2011, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued Memorandum 11-32, “Accelerating Payments to Small…
By: Edward T. DeLisle & Maria L. Panichelli
When it comes to problem-solving, we are often encouraged to “think outside the box.” The idea is to be creative; to look beyond the norm. Well, when it comes to certifying a claim, you’re probably better off simply doing what the FAR tells you to do. The…
