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Morrison Foerster’s Government Contracts Insights blog provides an in-depth analysis of news, developments, and trends impacting government contracting and procurement. Through Insights, attorneys from our nationally recognized Government Contracts and Public Procurement practice will offer a real-time assessment of the statutory, regulatory, legal, and business-related developments that are shaping the industry. This blog will also examine a full array of U.S. and non-U.S. public procurement issues, mindful that our clients compete in a global marketplace.

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May 15, 2019 - Defense, False Claims Act, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Federal Court Confirms that Cybersecurity Gaps Can Form the Basis of False Claims Act Violations
By: J. Alex Ward and Tina D. Reynolds
Since the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies began implementing formal cybersecurity requirements for government contractors within the last few years, one lingering question on the minds of federal contractors and subcontractors has been: “What happens if I do not comply?” Firms,
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May 14, 2019 - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for April 2019
By: James M. Koukios and Charles E. Duross
In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important international anti-corruption developments from the past month, with links to primary resources. This month we ask: How does the U.S. Department of Justice
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May 13, 2019 - False Claims Act
New DOJ Guidance on Cooperation in FCA Investigations Clarifies How Companies Can Receive Leniency in Exchange for Voluntary Disclosures, but Leaves Unanswered Questions
By: J. Alex Ward and Victoria Dalcourt Angle
Earlier this week, the Department of Justice released guidance identifying the circumstances in which the Department would award credit to companies that voluntarily disclose or otherwise cooperate during False Claims Act (“FCA”) investigations. While the new guidance leaves some unanswered questions, it is a
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May 07, 2019 - Protests & Litigation
April 2019 Bid Protest Roundup
Our monthly bid protest Law360 spotlight will discuss a handful of interesting bid protests from the preceding month, highlighting the most noteworthy aspects of the decisions for companies competing for contracts and agencies seeking procurement. This month’s bid protest round-up includes decisions from the
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April 25, 2019 - Protests & Litigation, Defense
Contracting in the Fog of War (The Government Contractor article)
By: J. Alex Ward and Victoria Dalcourt Angle
Morrison & Foerster Government Contracts co-chair Alex Ward and associate Victoria Dalcourt Angle recently published an article in The Government Contractor, titled “ Contracting in the Fog of War .” An excerpt is provided below: The fog of war has long been known to
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April 24, 2019 - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for March 2019
By: James M. Koukios and Charles E. Duross
In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize some of the most important international anti-corruption developments from the past month, with links to primary resources. This month we ask: How did the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
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April 22, 2019 - Small Business
Key Takeaways from the Small Business Administration’s Revised Policy Directives for the SBIR and STTR Programs
By: Tina D. Reynolds and Damien C. Specht
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has statutory authority to establish federal Government-wide policies to implement the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. SBA recently issued a significantly revised final SBIR/STTR Policy Directive, which is effective May 2, 2019.
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April 05, 2019 - Protests & Litigation
March 2019 Bid Protest Roundup
By: Caitlin A. Crujido
This month’s bid protest round-up includes decisions from the Court of Federal Claims and the Government Accountability Office regarding the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) automatic stay, agency responsibility and discretion, and the importance of complying with solicitation requirements. Technica LLC v. United States
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March 27, 2019 - Labor & Employment, Compliance
OFCCP Announces FY2019 Audits
By: Andrew R. Turnbull
On March 25, 2019, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published the list of contractors that are scheduled to receive Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters (CSALs). CSALs are courtesy letters OFCCP sends to contractors to alert them that one or more of their
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March 27, 2019 - Announcements & Press
Government Contracts Insights’ Contributors Dan Chudd and Jim Tucker Receive JD Supra Readers’ Choice Award
We’re proud to announce that the online platform JD Supra has named Government Contracts Insights’ contributors Dan Chudd (who serves as the blog’s Managing Editor) and Jim Tucker as “Top Authors” in its 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. Dan and Jim were chosen from among the
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