Olivia L. Lynch is a partner in Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Group. Olivia advises government contractors on navigating the procurement process, compliance and ethics, commercial item contracting, accessibility, supply chain assurance, and various aspects of state and local procurement law. Olivia has also counseled clients regarding mandatory disclosure obligations and related regulatory reporting processes. In the transactional context, Olivia has performed government contracts diligence for government contractors in a range of industries.
Olivia counsels large and small businesses on all manner of small business government contracting issues. She counsels large businesses on drafting and compliance with small business subcontracting plans as well as subcontracting to small businesses generally. She also advises on affiliation, limitations on subcontracting, participation in the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) program and mentor-protégé programs, and teaming and joint venture agreements. Olivia has filed and responded to size protests as well as litigated size appeals before the SBA's Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA).
Representative cases before OHA include:
- Successfully defeated size appeal arguing that the awardee, a subsidiary to an Alaska Native Owned Corporation, was large based on affiliation with one of its sister entities, which the protester argued was an ostensible subcontractor. Size Appeal of Synergy Solutions, Inc.,SBA SIZ-5843 (2017).
- Successfully argued before OHA to overturn the dismissal of a size protest based on lack of standing. Size Appeal of TMC Global Professional Services, SBA SIZ-5792 (2016).
Olivia has an active bid protest docket and has been involved in agency-level protests as well as bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Court of Federal Claims (COFC), and the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition (ODRA). She has represented both protesters and contract awardees in protests concerning such topics as pre-award protests of RFP terms, challenges to the cancellation of procurements, protests of sole source awards, protests of exclusions from the competitive range, and post-award challenges. She has successfully negotiated cost claim reimbursements for successful protesters as well as won recommendations for reimbursement of protest costs where the agency took corrective action prior to GAO reaching a decision.
Some of Olivia's recent representative protests include:
- Obtained a recommendation that the agency reimburse a protester for costs of filing and pursuing a protest challenging the agency's implementation of corrective action where the agency unduly delayed taking corrective action in response to a meritorious challenge that the Department of the Army failed to evaluate proposals using a common baseline. TRAX International Corporation—Costs, B-410441.8, Aug. 17, 2016, 2016 CPD ¶ 226.
- Successfully challenged offeror's exclusion from the competitive range for the Department of Justice's investigative support services for the asset forfeiture program. Arctic Slope Mission Services, LLC, B-410992.5, B-410992.6, Jan. 8, 2016, 2016 CPD ¶ 39.
- Won protest of a sole-source award by the U.S. Forest Service for firefighting airtanker services where the sole-source resulted from a settlement agreement in exchange for the awardee's withdrawal of an earlier protest. Coulson Aviation (USA) Inc., et al., B-409356.2, et al., Mar. 31, 2014, 2014 CPD ¶ 106.
- Successful protest of the award for the technology development phase of the Navy's next generation jammer program. BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., B-408565, et al, Nov. 13, 2013, 2013 CPD ¶ 278.
- Won protest of $8 billion Defense Logistics Agency contract for the supply and distribution of subsistence products to locations within Afghanistan. Supreme Foodservice GmbH, B-405400.3, et al., Oct. 11, 2012, 2012 CPD ¶ 292.
Some of Olivia's recent representations on behalf of contract awardees and offerors retained in the competitive range include:
- Successfully defended an award by the Social Security Administration for support services for the agency’s folder storage operation at the National Records Center against two challenges before GAO. Eagle Eye Electric, LLC, B-415562, B-415562.3, Jan. 18, 2018, 2018 CPD ¶ 33; Dextera Corporation, B-415562.2, B-415562.4, Feb 5, 2018, 2018 CPD ¶ 66. Successfully defended the same award before the Court of Federal Claims. Eagle Eye Electric, LLC v. United States, No. 18-173C (Fed. Cl. May 31, 2018).
- Successfully defended a $300 million award by Customs and Border Protection for data center support services from multiple organizational conflict of interest challenges. IBM Corporation, B-415575, Jan. 19, 2018, 2018 CPD ¶ 61.
- Successfully argued for the dismissal of the entirety of a protest before GAO of an award for base operation and support for certain Marine Corps facilities on the basis of lack of interested party status.
- Successfully defended a $185 million award by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the provision of various information technology services for the John F. Kennedy Space Center. AbacusSecure, LLC, B-415175, B-415175.2, B-415175.3, B-415175.4, Dec. 6, 2017, 2017 CPD ¶ 375.
- Successfully defended an 8(a) sole source award by the Defense Intelligence Agency for approximately $20 million for facility support services from a challenge that the Small Business Administration improperly accepted the requirement into the 8(a) program. SKC, LLC, B-415151, Nov. 20, 2017, 2017 CPD ¶ 366.
- Successfully defended an award by the National Nuclear Security Administration for services in support of the Office of Personnel and Facility Clearances at Kirtland Air Force Base from challenges to the agency’s evaluation under the cost and non-cost factors as well as to the conduct of discussions. Synergy Solutions, Inc., B-413974.3, June 15, 2017, 2017 CPD ¶ 332.
- Successfully defended protest of award by the Department of the Air Force following corrective action upholding award of a 10-year, $200 million contract for aerospace systems technical research and operations services (ASTROS) at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Jacobs Technology, Inc., B-413389.3, B-413389.4, Jul. 21, 2017, 2017 CPD ¶ 244.
- Successfully defended FirstNet's decision to exclude an offeror from the competitive range for a multi-billion dollar 25-year contract to build-out, deploy and operate a nationwide public safety broadband network whose implementation is a critical public safety recommendation of the 9/11 Commission. Rivada Mercury, LLC v. United States, 131 Fed. Cl. 663 (2017).
- Successfully defended the award of a $285 million task order issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for help desk services. Systems Made Simple, Inc., B-412948.2, Jul. 20, 2016, 2016 CPD ¶ 207.
- Successfully defended National Aeronautics and Space Administration's $200 million award for software engineering services. Systems Engineering Partners, LLC, B-412329, et al., Jan. 20, 2016, 2016 CPD ¶ 31.
- Successfully defended the FAA's award of an $81 million contract to modernize information systems throughout the National Airspace System. Exelis, Inc., 15-ODRA-00727 (2015).
- Successfully defended Customs and Border Protection's $200 million award for software application development, modernization, enhancement, and operations and maintenance services for CBP's Passenger Systems Program Directorate. Bart & Associates, Inc., B-407996.5, et al., Jan. 5, 2015, 2015 CPD ¶ 61.
- Successfully defended award of contract for test support services for the U.S. Army Operational Test Command at Fort Hood, Texas. Research Analysis & Maintenance, Inc., B-410570.6, et al., Jul. 22, 2015, 2015 CPD ¶ 239.
- Successfully defended award of task order issued by the Missile Defense Agency for advisory and assistance services. APT Research, Inc., B-409780, Aug. 8, 2014, 2014 CPD ¶ 259.
Olivia also advises contractors on the federal Freedom of Information Act as well as state-level sunshine laws. She has represented contractors in numerous reverse-FOIA actions at the federal and state levels.
Olivia has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star" in government contracts since 2019.
During law school, Olivia interned for the Honorable Thomas C. Wheeler at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
In her pro bono practice, Olivia works with legal service organizations dedicated to representing individuals that have suffered domestic and sexual violence. In 2015, Olivia received the Firm Voice Award from the Network for Victim Recovery of DC.
Affiliations
Admitted to practice: District of Columbia, New York, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Highlights, News & Knowledge
Speeches & Presentations
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"Part 1 – For Small Businesses: Recent and Coming Changes to Key Small Business Rules and Regulations," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(February 10, 2021).
Presenters: Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Jared Engelking, Michael E. Samuels, and Zachary Schroeder.
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"A New Year and New Stimulus Legislation Bring Significant PPP Developments," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 5, 2021).
Presenters: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Eric Homsi, Olivia Lynch, and Michael E. Samuels.
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"Discussion of the SBA’s Recent Revisions to its Regulations and Teaming Strategies for 2021," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(December 16, 2020).
Presenters: Robert A. Burton, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, and Olivia Lynch.
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"The Anticipated SBA PPP Information Collection Efforts; What the SBA is Proposing for Borrowers and Implications of the Response," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(November 19, 2020).
Presenters: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Olivia Lynch, and Jared Engelking.
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"Post-Award Bid Protests: Eyeing Current and Future Issues," United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia," OOPS 20/20 - Setting Your Sights
(October 21, 2020).
Presenters: Daniel R. Forman, Anuj Vohra, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Small Businesses in Federal Government Contracting," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics Webinar
(September 22, 2020).
Presenters: Olivia Lynch, Stephanie L. Crawford, and Zachary Schroeder.
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"Paycheck Protection Program: Key Developments and Preparing for Inevitable Audits and Enforcement Actions," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(May 1, 2020).
Presentation: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, and Olivia Lynch.
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"Paycheck Protection Program Essentials: Current Tripwires, Guidance, and Lessons Learned in the Sprint to Apply for Loans," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 7, 2020).
Presenters: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Jeffrey C. Selman, Olivia Lynch, and W. Scott Douglas.
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"COVID-19 Stimulus Law Paycheck Protection Program and SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Lifelines for Small Businesses: Are You Eligible, How Do You Apply, and What are the Key Terms/Benefits?" Crowell & Moring Webinar
(March 31, 2020).
Preenters: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Jeffrey C. Selman, and Olivia Lynch.
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"What Will the New Year Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 29, 2020).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Emerging False Claims Act Risks for 2020 and Beyond," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 15, 2020).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Legal Landmines in Proposal Drafting," Government Contracts Breakfast Series, Herndon, VA
(November 6, 2019).
Panelists: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Small Businesses in Federal Government Contracting," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, McLean, VA
(October 23, 2019).
Moderator: Olivia Lynch; Panelists: Jason M. Crawford and Zach Schroeder.
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"Bid Protests," Crowell & Moring's Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) 2019, Washington, DC
(May 7, 2019).
Moderator: Daniel R. Forman; Speakers: Anuj Vohra, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Bid Protests: Practice, Procedure and Strategy," Federal Publications Seminars
(October 26, 2018).
Instructors: Olivia L. Lynch and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Source Selection and Bid Protests: Pre-and Post-Award Considerations," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, Washington, D.C.
(October 10, 2018).
Presenters: Daniel R. Forman, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Anuj Vohra, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Strategies for a Winning Proposal: Tips and Pitfalls," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(September 26, 2018).
Speakers: Stephen J. McBrady, Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Small Business Status, Investigations, and Consequences," OOPS 2018, Crowell & Moring's 34th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 17, 2018).
Presenters: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Stephen M. Byers, Olivia L. Lynch, and Jared Engelking.
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"What Will the New Year Bring: Top Headlines, Headaches, and Developments for Government Contractors to Watch in 2018," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 25, 2018).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Source Selection and Bid Protests: Pre- and Post-Award Considerations," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, Washington, D.C.
(October 26, 2017).
Presenters: Daniel R. Forman, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Bid Protests: Practice, Procedure and Strategy," Federal Publications Seminars
(September 19, 2017).
Instructors: Olivia L. Lynch and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Bid Protests: Continued March on Washington," OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring's 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 4, 2017).
Presenters: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Thomas P. Humphrey, Olivia Lynch, James G. Peyster, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"What Will the New Year Bring: Issues and Developments for Government Contractors," Federal Publications Webinar, Washington, D.C.
(February 2, 2017).
Presenters: David B. Robbins, Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Stephen J. McBrady, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Skye Mathieson, and Olivia Lynch.
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"What Will the New Year (and Administration) Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring First 100 Days Webinar, Washington, D.C.
(January 25, 2017).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"SBA Opens the Floodgates: The New Government-Wide Mentor-Protégé Program," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(August 4, 2016).
Speakers: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch, and Elizabeth Buehler.
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"Cybersecurity and Government Contracting: Regulations, Implications and Compliance," Federal Publications Seminars, Washington, D.C.
(June 2016).
Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, Olivia Lynch & Nkechi Kanu.
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"Thinking Strategically About Bid Protests: Frequently Overlooked Considerations," OOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 25-26, 2016).
Moderator: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan; Presenters: Thomas P. Humphrey, James G. Peyster, Olivia Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"What Will the New Year Bring," Crowell & Moring Webinar, Washington, D.C.
(January 14, 2016).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Small Business Regulatory Shake-Up," OOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's 31st Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 5-6, 2015).
Moderator: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan; Panelists: Olivia Lynch and Gordon Griffin.
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"What Will the New Year Bring: Small Business," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 7, 2015).
Presenters: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan and Olivia Lynch.
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"Shifting Tides on the Bid Protest Front," OOPS 2014, Crowell & Moring's 30th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 13-14, 2014).
Moderator: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan; Presenters: Thomas P. Humphrey, James G. Peyster, and Olivia Lynch.
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"Compliance and Ethics for Government Contractors," Federal Publications Seminars
(February 5, 2014).
Presenters: Peter Eyre and Olivia Lynch.
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"Bid Protests: Trends and Developments," OOPS 2013, Crowell & Moring's 29th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 15-16, 2013).
Moderator: Daniel R. Forman; Presenters: Thomas P. Humphrey, Derek R. Mullins, and Olivia Lynch.
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"The Cybersecurity Battlefield in Federal Procurements: What You Need to Know about the Exploding Risks and Escalating Rules," Presentation to National Contract Management Association, Free State Chapter
(January 17, 2013).
Co-Presenters: David Z. Bodenheimer, Amelia Schmidt, Olivia Lynch, and Gordon Griffin.
Publications
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"Return of the MAC: SBA Final Rule Changes Certification Requirements for Multiple-Award Contracts," Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 22, 2021).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch, Michael E. Samuels and Zachary Schroeder.
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"Modifications to Several 13 C.F.R. § 121.103 Affiliation Tests," Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 22, 2021).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch, Michael E. Samuels and Zachary Schroeder.
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"Changes To The Evaluation Of Small Business Joint Ventures," Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 22, 2021).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch, Michael E. Samuels and Zachary Schroeder.
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"SBA’s Recent Rulemaking Changes to the 8(a) Business Development Program," Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 22, 2021).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch, Michael E. Samuels and Zachary Schroeder.
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"SBA Publishes Rule to Implement One-Year Extension for 8(a) Business Development Program Participants," Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 14, 2021).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch, Michael E. Samuels and Zachary Schroeder.
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"Changes to the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Programs," Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
(December 18, 2020).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch, Michael E. Samuels and Zachary Schroeder.
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"SBA’s Recent Rulemaking “Consolidation of Mentor Protégé Programs and Other Government Contracting Amendments”" Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum
(December 18, 2020).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch, Michael E. Samuels and Zachary Schroeder.
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"Gotta Have (Good) Faith-FCA Risks Arising From Small Business Subcontracting," The Government Contractor
(September 18, 2019).
Authors: Jason M. Crawford, Olivia Lynch, and Gabrielle Trujillo.
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"Changes to the Size and Socioeconomic Status Recertification Regime Lead to Questions and Confusion," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(May 29, 2018).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Peter J. Eyre, Olivia Lynch and Elizabeth Buehler.
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"Incumbent Employees’ Self-Disclosure of Salaries is Not a Procurement Integrity Act Violation," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(May 23, 2018).
Authors: Olivia Lynch and Payal Nanavati.
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"GAO Lets Stand an Agency’s OCI Waivers in Face of a Multi-Prong Challenge," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(March 14, 2018).
Authors: Olivia Lynch, Daniel Wierzba and Payal Nanavati.
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"Government Contracts – Will Purchasing Be Streamlined?" Crowell & Moring's Regulatory Forecast 2018
(February 2018).
Contributors: Robert Burton, Lorraine Campos, Elizabeth Buehler, and Olivia Lynch.
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"Top Five Bid Protest Topics in 2017," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(February 13, 2018).
Authors: Christian N. Curran, Olivia Lynch and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Government Contracts Bid Protests: A Practical and Procedural Guide, 2017 ed." Thomson Reuters
(2017).
Contributing Editors: Amy Laderberg O’Sullivan, Jonathan M. Baker, Olivia L. Lynch, and Robert J. Sneckenberg.
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"Living in Harmony: Notable Changes to Synchronize the 8(a) and Small Business Mentor-Protégé Programs," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(July 27, 2016).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch, and Elizabeth Buehler.
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"SBA Opens the Floodgates: The Mentor-Protégé Program Expands to All Small Businesses," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(July 26, 2016).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch, and Elizabeth Buehler.
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"The SBA Final Rule Implementing the FY2013 NDAA Part IV: New Recertification Requirement Following Mergers & Acquisitions," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(June 24, 2016).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch, and Joelle Sires.
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"The SBA Final Rule Implementing the FY2013 NDAA Part III: What You Need to Know About Affiliation and Joint Ventures," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(June 15, 2016).
Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan and Olivia Lynch.
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"The SBA Final Rule Implementing the FY2013 NDAA Part II: The Changes to Small Business Subcontracting Plans Have Immediate Impacts on Small and Large Businesses," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(June 9, 2016).
Authors: Olivia Lynch and Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan.
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"The SBA Final Rule Implementing the FY2013 NDAA Part I: SBA Overhauls the Method for Calculating Compliance with the Limitation on Subcontracting Requirement," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(June 7, 2016).
Authors: Olivia Lynch and Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan.
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"Responsible Sourcing: New Tools for Contractors to Combat Human Trafficking," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(May 17, 2016).
Authors: Olivia Lynch and M. Yuan Zhou.
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"Contractors Must Deal with Integrity Issues in Proposals," Law360
(March 16, 2016).
Authors: David B. Robbins, Peter Eyre, Olivia Lynch, and Laura J. Mitchell Baker.
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"Government Contracts Bid Protests: A Practical and Procedural Guide, 2015 ed." Thomson Reuters.
Contributors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Jonathan M. Baker, Olivia L. Lynch.
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"DoD Releases Interim Rule on Cloud Service Acquisitions," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(August 27, 2015).
Authors: Olivia Lynch and Peter J. Eyre.
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"GSA Announces Changes in its Contractor Assistance Visits," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(March 19, 2015).
Authors: Angela B. Styles, Alan W. H. Gourley, Adelicia R. Cliffe, and Olivia Lynch.
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"Significant Changes on the Horizon to Key SBA Regulations, Including the Limitations on Subcontracting," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 15, 2015).
Co-Authors: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan and Olivia Lynch.
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"DOJ's Recently Articulated Position on the Accessibility of Point-of-Sales Devices," Crowell & Moring's Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
(May 6, 2014).
Author: Olivia Lynch.
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"Ten FCA Decisions From 2013 That Government Contractors Need To Know," The Government Contractor, Vol. 56, No. 8
(February 26, 2014).
Co-Authors: Andy Liu, Jonathan Cone, and Olivia Lynch.
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"GAO Declines to Apply the Interested Party Rule in a Protest Filed under the Name of the Wrong Company," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(January 31, 2014).
Author: Olivia Lynch.
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"Trends and Developments in Bid Protests — Ounce of Prevention Seminar, May 15-16," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(April 18, 2013).
Author: Olivia Lynch.
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"Contractors Caught in the Cyber Minefields: More Rules and Greater Confusion for Public Sector Cybersecurity," Bloomberg BNA Federal Contracts Report
(March 12, 2013).
Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and Olivia Lynch.
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"Application of GAO's Timeliness Rules for GAO Protests Filed after Agency-Level Protest Is the Same Regardless of the Nature of the Adverse Agency Action," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(February 20, 2013).
Author: Olivia Lynch.
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"Information Security, Privacy, and the Government Accountability Office: Perspectives on Risks, Requirements, and Emerging Issues in the Public Sector," Crowell & Moring's E-Discovery Law Insights
(February 1, 2013).
Co-Authors: David Z. Bodenheimer and Olivia Lynch.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"All Things Protest: 2020 Protest Statistics and What to Watch for in 2021 (January 2021),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(January 29, 2021).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"SBA OIG Management Alert Raises Serious Concerns Over Paycheck Protection Program Loan Recipients on the Department of Treasury’s Do Not Pay List,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 13, 2021).
Contacts: Carlton Greene, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Jared Engelking
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"National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021: Need-to-Know Provisions for Government Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 12, 2021).
Contacts: Charles Baek, Jonathan M. Baker, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Stephanie L. Crawford, Peter Eyre, Christopher D. Garcia, Kate M. Growley, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, Michael G. Gruden, CIPP/G, J. Chris Haile, Olivia Lynch, Nicole Owren-Wiest, Michael E. Samuels
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"SBA Issues Application Forms for New and "Second-Draw" PPP Loans,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 11, 2021).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Michael E. Samuels
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"Fastest 5 Minutes: NDAA FY2021, Section 3610, Executive Order 13950 (January 8),"
Podcast: Fastest 5 Minutes in Government Contracts
(January 8, 2021).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Olivia Lynch
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"SBA Begins Rolling Out Guidance for New PPP and PPP Second Draw Loans,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 7, 2021).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Michael E. Samuels
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"One Way or Another, Congress Will Allow a One-Year Extension of 8(a) Status for Participants Who Were in the 8(a) Program on or Before September 9, 2020,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 24, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Michael E. Samuels, Zachary Schroeder
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"Congress Passes Combined COVID-19 Relief and Omnibus Spending Bill,"
(December 23, 2020).
Contacts: A. Xavier Baker, Troy A. Barsky, Peter Eyre, James G. Flood, Glenn D. Grant, Olivia Lynch, S. Starling Marshall, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Michael E. Samuels, Tim Shadyac
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"All Things Protest: Stay Override Challenge in a Pandemic-Related Procurement (December 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(December 22, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Eric M. Ransom, Christian N. Curran
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"All Things Protest: The Latest on Key Personnel (November 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(November 30, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Michael E. Samuels, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"D.C. District Court Denies Stay in FOIA Case, Authorizing Release of PPP Borrower Names and Amounts as Soon as December 1,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 25, 2020).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Daniel W. Wolff, David Chung, Olivia Lynch, Michael E. Samuels
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"The Anticipated SBA Evaluation of PPP Borrower’s Economic Necessity Certification,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 13, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"PPP Borrowers May Require SBA Consent or Escrowing of PPP Loan Balance in Connection with "Change of Ownership" Transactions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 8, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"All Things Protest: Fiscal Year Focus Areas (September 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(September 29, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"All Things Protest: Not So Fast – Limitations to Removing Requirements from SBA’s 8(a) Program (August 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(August 31, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran
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"SBA Issues PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQ, Providing Further Guidance,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 13, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Funds Today, Investigation Tomorrow: SBA OIG Warns of Serious Concerns of Rampant Fraud with COVID-19 Relief Funds and Calls for Immediate Action,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 4, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Preston L. Pugh, Lyndsay A. Gorton
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"The SBA Discloses Recipient Identity and Other Information for PPP Loans of $150,000 and Above,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 7, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"SBA and Treasury Release New Forgiveness Applications and Revise Interim Final Rules to Conform to New PPP Flexibility Act Requirements,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 19, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"New Interim Final Rule Clarifies Key Changes in Paycheck Protection Program,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 12, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"President Signs New Paycheck Protection Program Changes into Law Offering Greater Flexibility,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 5, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, W. Scott Douglas
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"All Things Protest: CICA Stay Overrides (May 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(May 28, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"The SBA Changes the PPP Eligibility Ground Rules – Providing New Calculation of Employee Count for Affiliates With Questions Remaining on Applicable Headcount for Applicants,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 19, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"SBA Releases Complex PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, Creating Further Need for Guidance,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 18, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"The SBA Extends the Safe Harbor Deadline for Return of PPP Loans to May 18, 2020,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 14, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"The SBA’s PPP Safe Harbor Deadline—of Tomorrow—Remains Firm With Added Protection on Smaller Loan Amounts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 13, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Continuing Uncertainty Around Loan Forgiveness in the Paycheck Protection Program,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 12, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, S. Starling Marshall, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"SBA Extends "Safe Harbor" for Return of PPP Loans, Promises Further Guidance on the Economic Need Certification, and Creates Further Confusion Related to Its 500 Employee Standard,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 6, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"SBA Caps the Aggregate Amount of PPP Loans Each Corporate Family Can Receive,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 1, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Government Adds FAQ Demanding Repayment of Paycheck Protection Program Loans from Companies with "Adequate Sources of Liquidity","
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 23, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Congress Approves an Interim Stimulus Package Adding Over $480 Billion in Funding for Small Businesses, Health Care Providers, and Testing,"
Health Care Alert
(April 23, 2020).
Contacts: James G. Flood, Olivia Lynch, Paul Mourning, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Matthew Vicinanzo, W. Scott Douglas
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"White House Issues Guidance on “Opening Up America Again”,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 17, 2020).
Contacts: Kelly T. Currie, Peter Eyre, Olivia Lynch, Kris D. Meade, Gabrielle Trujillo
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"CARES Act Small Business Loans Today: Keeping Up and Ensuring Compliance,"
Corporate Alert
(April 5, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"CARES Act Small Business Loans Move Forward but with Significant Revisions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 3, 2020).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Olivia Lynch
-
"All Things Protest: Coronavirus Impacts on Procurements and Protests (April 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(April 2, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
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"CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program and SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Lifelines for Small Businesses: Are You Eligible, How Do You Apply, and What are the Key Terms/Benefits?,"
Corporate Alert
(March 31, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
-
"All Things Protest: The More You Know – Debriefing-Adjacent Developments (February 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(February 28, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"OIG Audit Finds Nearly $900 Million in SDVOSB Set-Aside Contracts Awarded to Ineligible Contractors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 25, 2020).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Olivia Lynch, Lyndsay A. Gorton, Zachary Schroeder
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"All Things Protest: New Year’s Resolutions on Corrective Action (January 2020),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(January 31, 2020).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"All Things Protest: The Year’s Most Interesting Decisions (December 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(December 31, 2019).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Anuj Vohra, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Zachary Schroeder
-
"All Things Protest: Breaking Down GAO’s Annual Statistics (November 2019),"
Podcast: Fastest 5 Minutes in Government Contracts
(November 26, 2019).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"All Things Protest: DisHarmonia—Takeaways from a Recent GAO Decision (October 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(October 28, 2019).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"All Things Protest: Failure to Launch – OTA Jurisdiction at COFC (September 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(September 27, 2019).
Contacts: Jonathan M. Baker, Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran
-
"Let's Talk FCA: Small Business Subcontracting (September 2019),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(September 26, 2019).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Gabrielle Trujillo
-
"All Things Protest: Keeping Up with Key Personnel (July 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(July 24, 2019).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"The Small Business Runway Extension Act Is One Step Closer to Take Off,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 8, 2019).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Zachary Schroeder
-
"All Things Protest: Requests for Equitable Adjustment (April 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(April 26, 2019).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"All Things Protest: Section 809 Panel Recommendations (March 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(March 29, 2019).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Anuj Vohra, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"All Things Protest: All in the Family – Reliance on Affiliate Experience (January 2019),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(January 29, 2019).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Christian N. Curran
-
"FAR Council Finalizes Definition of Prohibited "Recruitment Fees" Under Anti-Trafficking Regulations,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 26, 2018).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Olivia Lynch, M. Yuan Zhou
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"Partial Government Shutdown Does Not Toll Filing Deadlines at GAO, Court, or Boards,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 26, 2018).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Stephen J. McBrady, Anuj Vohra, Christian N. Curran
-
"Small Biz Get An Extra Two Years for Revenue Lookback,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 20, 2018).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Lorraine M. Campos, Olivia Lynch, Christopher D. Garcia
-
"All Things Protest: Mid-Procurement Key Personnel Departures (October 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(October 25, 2018).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"All Things Protest: Debriefings (September 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(September 6, 2018).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"All Things Protest: Developments in Awardee Standing (August 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(August 23, 2018).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran
-
"All Things Protest: Incumbency Edition (June 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(June 27, 2018).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"Widespread WOSB and EDWOSB Contracting Problems,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 26, 2018).
Contacts: Stephen M. Byers, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan
-
"Prime Settles Allegations of Small Businesses Subcontracting Fraud,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 21, 2018).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Stephen M. Byers, Olivia Lynch
-
"All Things Protest: Classified Edition (May 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(May 30, 2018).
Contacts: Robert J. Sneckenberg, Olivia Lynch
-
"All Things Protest: Time for a Change – Important Updates on GAO Timeliness Rules and DoD Debriefings (April 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(April 18, 2018).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"DoD Implements New Enhanced Debriefing Procedures,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 28, 2018).
Contacts: Daniel R. Forman, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, John E. McCarthy Jr., Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran
-
"All Things Protest: Organizational Conflicts of Interest (March 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(March 21, 2018).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"All Things Protest: The Inaugural Podcast (January 2018),"
Podcast: All Things Protest
(January 31, 2018).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Christian N. Curran, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"Fastest 5 Minutes, The Podcast Gov't Contractors Can’t Do Without (August 4),"
Podcast: Fastest 5 Minutes in Government Contracts
(August 4, 2017).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Olivia Lynch
-
"Absent Formal Elimination, Offerors Have Standing to Pursue Size Protests,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 14, 2016).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch
-
"DoD Broadens Allowability for Cost Associated with Counterfeit Electronic Parts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 1, 2016).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Peter Eyre, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Olivia Lynch
-
"With More to Come, DoD Expands Reach of Detection and Avoidance of Counterfeit Parts Requirements,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 2, 2016).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Peter Eyre, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Olivia Lynch
-
"The Flood Gates Are Opened: SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program Expands to All Small Business Concerns,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 22, 2016).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan
-
"SBA’s July 2013 Small Business Subcontracting Revisions Finally Implemented in the FAR,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 21, 2016).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch
-
"Unanimous Supreme Court Says Veteran-Owned Small Business Preferences Reign,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 20, 2016).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Lorraine M. Campos, Olivia Lynch
-
"SBA Regulatory Changes Affect Relationships Between Small and Large Businesses,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 9, 2016).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch
-
"GAO Proposed Rule Heralds New Electronic Filing System for Bid Protests,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 18, 2016).
Contacts: Daniel R. Forman, John E. McCarthy Jr., James G. Peyster, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"Disclosing Fraud by Principals,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 17, 2016).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Olivia Lynch
-
"Offerors Now Must Disclose Information about Owners, Subsidiaries, and Predecessors,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 9, 2016).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Olivia Lynch
-
"Relying on a Parent's Experience and Resources in Your Proposal? Some Explanation Required,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 21, 2016).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Peter Eyre, Olivia Lynch
-
"SBA Proposes Fundamental Revision to Subcontract Reporting,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 8, 2015).
Contacts: Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan
-
"DoD Issues Long-Awaited Interim Rule on Cyber Requirements and Cloud Services,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 3, 2015).
Contacts: Evan D. Wolff, Peter Eyre, Maida Oringher Lerner, Kate M. Growley, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, Olivia Lynch
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"GAO Faults Corrective Action Reevaluation,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 27, 2015).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, John E. McCarthy Jr., Olivia Lynch
-
"DCMA Details Oversight of Counterfeit Electronic Parts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 4, 2015).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Olivia Lynch
-
"Post-Award Challenge to Solicitation Defect Upheld,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 15, 2015).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch
-
"NAICS Challengers at Court Must First Exhaust Administrative Remedies,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 27, 2015).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, John E. McCarthy Jr., Olivia Lynch
-
"GSA Seeks Comments on Proposed Class Deviation to Address Open "Recurrent Points of Inconsistency" in Commercial Supplier Agreements,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 20, 2015).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Olivia Lynch
-
"A Bold New World? GSA Proposes to Swap Its Price Reduction Clause for Monthly Reporting of All Sales Under Schedule and Other Government-Wide GSA Contracts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 6, 2015).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Olivia Lynch
-
"U.S. Access Board Proposes Updates to Section 508 Standards,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 20, 2015).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Olivia Lynch
-
"SBA Proposes Sweeping Expansion of the Mentor-Protégé Program,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 13, 2015).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch
-
"Significant Changes on the Horizon to the Limitations on Subcontracting,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 14, 2015).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch
-
"'No Prejudice' Response to Protest of Past Performance Evaluation Tantamount to Concession of Error,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 31, 2014).
Contacts: Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Olivia Lynch
-
"Updates on the Accessibility Front,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(June 19, 2014).
Contact: Olivia Lynch
-
"Industrial Base Sole-Source Award Deficient,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 4, 2014).
Contacts: Thomas P. Humphrey, James G. Peyster, Olivia Lynch, Robert J. Sneckenberg
-
"Ten FCA Decisions from 2013 That Contractors Need to Know,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 4, 2014).
Contact: Olivia Lynch
-
"FAR Amended to Standardize Past Performance Evaluations,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 5, 2013).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Olivia Lynch
-
"OMB Issues Strategic Plan to Improve Management of Section 508,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(February 7, 2013).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, James G. Peyster, Olivia Lynch
-
"Ask the GAO Cyber Expert,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 30, 2013).
Contact: Olivia Lynch
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