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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) specifies the format contracting officers must use in developing solicitations and contracts. This format is codified in Section 15.204 of the FAR. Uniform contract requirements ensure consistent and efficient forms across the board. This uniform contract format is not only convenient for agencies to quickly and efficiently draft and...

On December 15, 2020, the Council of the District of Columbia voted unanimously to approve the Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act (Bill 23-494) (the “Act”), which would ban the use of non-compete provisions in employment agreements and workplace policies for all employees, with a few narrow exceptions. If enacted, Washington, DC will have...

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) enforces Executive Order 11246, which applies to federal contractors and subcontractors and explicitly prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin. Accordingly, religious discrimination by contractors against applicants and employees, including the failure to provide a reasonable religious...

In Chronos Sols., LLC, the GAO determined its first COVID-19 case in September of 2020 where it sustained a protest because the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) did not consider, nor acknowledge, the significant changes occurring around the globe from the impact of COVID-19 that could materially affect the contract. HUD...

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) is a set of regulations that sets forth the rules that the Government has to follow to acquire goods and services with procurement contracts. The FAR was first issued on April 1, 1984 and has developed significantly over the years. It is now issued under joint authority of the...

The 7th Circuit set a new standard for the government dismissal of a whistleblower False Claims Act (“FCA”) case. This case involves a “qui tam” suit, which is brought under the FCA. In a qui tam suit, a person can be financially rewarded if he or she assists the government in recovering funds that...