Government contractors operate in one of the most heavily regulated business environments in the world. Among the most significant compliance obligations facing contractors is the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s Mandatory Disclosure Rule (MDR), which requires contractors to disclose credible evidence of certain violations of federal criminal law, the False Claims Act, and significant overpayments arising in
A recent decision from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition (ODRA) delivers significant rulings on two fronts: the unenforceability of contractual bid protest bars in FAA procurements, and the FAA’s renewed commitment to transparency in its adjudicative proceedings. Protest of Cavan Solutions, 2026 WL 1284037 (O.D.R.A. 2026), is required reading
Receiving a notice of suspension or proposed debarment is one of the most serious events a federal contractor can face. These actions can immediately disrupt a company’s ability to compete for new work, jeopardize subcontracting relationships, and threaten ongoing contract performance.
While suspension and debarment are often associated with fraud investigations or major performance issues