Government Contracts
When the Clock Runs Out Before the Rules Do
By Marcos Gonzalez and Risheek Priyadarshi | September 22, 2026 If you want to see how a federal agency behaves when it is short on both time and people, pay close attention to what happens this September. Government contracts has its busy season like any other industry, and this year, that season is unfolding on…
Read MoreGAO Bid Protest Deadlines: The 10-Day and 5-Day Rules Explained
GAO bid protest deadlines are unforgiving. Learn the 10-day rule, the 5-day CICA stay deadline, and the debriefing exception before your window closes.
Read MoreA (Mis)Anthropic Approach to Supply Chain Security
This article was co-authored with Glen Bittenbender (GW Law 2027), Risheek Priyadarshi (GW Law 2026), and Jakub Berkowicz (GW 2025). Anthropic PBC (“Anthropic”) has been in the headlines for the past few weeks, after coming into the sights of the Trump administration. In this article, GovSpring analyzes the dispute to determine the merits of the…
Read MoreRevolutionary FAR Overhaul Guide – Part 1
On April 15, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14275, initiating significant revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 1, aiming to simplify procurement processes and encourage innovation. Key changes include structural reductions, philosophical shifts favoring commercial products, and a new regulatory sunset provision, challenging traditional compliance measures.
Read MoreIs the Qui Tam Provision of the False Claims Act Constitutional?
The article discusses the False Claims Act (FCA) and the constitutional challenges surrounding its qui tam provision, highlighted by the case United States ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates. The court ruled the provision unconstitutional, which is currently under appeal, raising implications for future qui tam actions and fraud enforcement.
Read MoreFederal Contractor Guide: Addressing Tariff Impacts in Fixed-Price Contracts
New tariffs under President Trump’s America First Trade Policy are creating significant cost and supply unpredictability for federal contractors. This article outlines these impacts and explores recovery strategies under fixed-price contracts to navigate these economic pressures. Questions about any cases discussed below? Contact the managing partner at marcos@govspringlegal.com or at (202) 609-7501, and follow GovSpring Legal on LinkedIn for regulatory…
Read MoreTrump’s Second Month: How Are Numerous Legal Challenges Impacting the Administration’s Changes to Federal Procurement?
In Part I, we analyzed how President Trump’s executive orders (“EO”) and directives defined the Administration’s stance towards federal procurement—implementing policies such as America First tariffs and what that may mean for domestic sourcing, abolishing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives through contract terminations and regulatory reform, and implementing broad-scale cost cutting through the Department…
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