Legal Updates
Federal Register/Summary of Rules on Small Entity Compliance Guide, DD Form 254, Micro Purchases, Evaluation Factors for MACs, Mods to Cost and Pricing Data, and Electronically Issued Orders
The Federal Register issued a document today that summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulations issued by the Civilian Agencies as well as a companion document Small Entity Compliance Guide. The Small Entity Compliance Guide 85 FR 40077 is issued under the joint authority of DOD, GSA, and NASA. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with section 212 of the Small...
The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are Proposing to Amend the Federal Acquisition Regulations on SBA Joint Ventures: Comments Due
SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement statutory and regulatory changes regarding joint ventures made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in its final rule published in the Federal Register on July 25, 2016, and to clarify that 8(a) joint ventures are not certified into the 8(a) program and that 8(a) joint venture agreements...
Treasury Issues More Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program on April 6, 2020
Treasury has issued more guidance on the Paycheck Protection Loans as of April 6, 2020. That guidance can be found here: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequenty-Asked-Questions.pdf or in pdf format here: Paycheck-Protection-Program-Frequenty-Asked-Questions April 6 2020 Treasury The pdf may be found here:...
Interim Final Affiliation Rule by SBA on Payroll Protection Plan
The SBA released its Interim Final Rule Regarding Payroll Protection Plan Loans. It is expected to hit the Federal Register tomorrow. Please click here for the Interim Final Rule on Affiliation : Interim Final Affiliation Rule PPP
SBA Issues Interim Payroll Protection Program Guidance-Promises to Issue More on Affiliation Rules
SBA issued its Interim Final Rule for the Paycheck Protection Program (Guidance) with more affiliation rule guidance to follow. "SBA intends to promptly issue additional guidance with regard to the applicability of affiliation rules at 13 CFR §§ 121.103 and 121.301 to PPP loans." Here is the interim final rule: Interim PPP Rule Issued (D0883318)
The Senate Passes $2.2 Trillion Relief Bill-House to Vote on it This Week-Analysis on Small Businesses-Part I-Uses of Loan, Forgiveness, Resource Partners, Covered Small Business Concerns, and Borrower Requirements
Editor's Note: At the end of this piece is a simple two page take away mirroring the analysis below and a link to the Act. On March 25, 2020, the Senate passed the $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Bill - The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act" or "Act"), which is aimed at economic relief for businesses and individuals affected by Coronavirus in the United States. The...
SBA and FAR Limitations on Subcontracting and Open FAR Case-Update
March 18, 2020 Limitations on Subcontracting Building Full Change to the FAR on the Limitation on Subcontracting? [Please click here for a handy one pager of the text and references below:] Limitations on Subcontracting Rule Limitations on Subcontracting Update In contracts awarded through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), there is a mandatory performance level...
COVID-19, Government Contracting and Performance Impacts
COVID-19 and the Government Contractor-FAR Clauses for Performance Impacts. This information below is contained in a one-pager you can access by clicking here: COVID-19 Most Government Contracts include provisions that may be applicable to the COVID-19. Here are some and the application. FAR 52.249-14 Delay Clause- FAR 52.249-8, -9, -10 Default for...
Webinars-The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly-Key Indicators of a Waste of Time or A Goldmine
Webinars: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly-A Total Waste or A Goldmine? Webinars can be a useful tool in learning, a total waste of time, or a spread of incorrect information. Your time is money and that value is translatable in productivity and take-aways from any any presentation. Some key indicators to look for that signal you may want to take a pass as well as those indicating a helpful...
Christine V. Williams Named as Acritas Star by Survey of Senior In-House Counsel
Outlook Law, LLC, is pleased to announce that Christine V. Williams has been named in Acritas Stars, a listing of top-notch global attorneys.* An Acritas Stars award is the result of the analysis of thousands of interviews with general counsel and other senior in-house leaders working within legal departments around the world. Acritas Stars is composed of stand-out lawyers nominated by...