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Decision Signals Increased SBA Scrutiny of Size Status

Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.16.07

In Size Appeal of Ross Aviation, Inc., SBA No. SIZ-4840, March 07, 2007, the SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (“OHA”) reversed its earlier decision in Size Appeal of Spectrum Landscape Services, Inc., SBA No. SIZ-4313 (1998), and expanded the scope of its review. Basing its reversal of position on the objective of promoting the integrity of the procurement process, OHA held that “[a]part from contract-specific issues (e.g., ostensible subcontractor and non-manufacturer rule), OHA will no longer dismiss automatically an unsuccessful offeror’s appeal as moot after contract award . . . simply because of a contracting officer’s representation that he/she intends not to disturb award of the contract (including their intent to award options).”

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Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.14.26

FedRAMP Solicits Public Comment on Overhaul to Incident Communications Procedures

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) continues to advance its modernization agenda. On April 8, 2026, FedRAMP released RFC-0031, Updated Incident Communications Procedures for public comment. This RFC proposes replacing the current FedRAMP Incident Communications Procedures (ICP) with what FedRAMP calls “a clear set of reporting requirements … established using a modern rules-based format.” ...