Government Contracts Podcasts

It All Adds Up: Just the Facts, Ma’am Jun 03, 2024

Nicole Owren-Wiest and Erin Rankin continue their discussion of TINA. In this episode, they dive into the definition of cost or pricing data. Spoiler alert: the devil’s in the details. “It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments.

It All Adds Up: Cards Face Up May 03, 2024

Nicole Owren-Wiest and Erin Rankin talk TINA. What is the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act, formerly known as the Truth in Negotiations Act? When are contractors and subcontractors required to provide certified cost or pricing data? And what does Nicole’s Cookie Monster coffee mug have to do with it? “It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments.

All Things Protest: Did the Federal Circuit Open Another Jurisdictional Door for Protests? Apr 11, 2024

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, Rob Sneckenberg and Anuj Vohra discuss a recent Federal Circuit decision that may open new doors for prospective protesters.

Materials Discussed in This Episode:

Avue Technologies Corp. v. HHS (Fed. Cir. Mar. 6, 2024)

(https://www.crowell.com/a/web/oAXAy1nw58voyN4uDbi35k/avue-technologies-fed-cir-mar-2024-eula-standing.pdf)

It All Adds Up: What’s the Point? Apr 02, 2024

To set the groundwork for future episodes, Nicole Owren-Wiest and Erin Rankin talk fundamentals: What is the purpose behind the often counter-intuitive and complex government contracts cost and pricing rules? What are the various price analysis techniques available to the world’s largest buyer of goods and services? “It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments.

It All Adds Up: Our Two Cents Mar 05, 2024

In this second inaugural episode of It All Adds Up, Nicole Owren-Wiest and Erin Rankin riff on why they care so much about government contracts cost and pricing – and why you should, too. “It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments.

Let’s Talk FCA: Criminal Investigations and the False Claims Act Feb 15, 2024

In this episode, Steve Byers, Jason Crawford, and Agustin Orozco discuss the intersection between False Claims Act investigations and parallel criminal proceedings. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Let’s Talk FCA: Cost Accounting and the False Claims Act Jan 12, 2024

In this episode, Jason Crawford, Agustin Orozco, and Erin Rankin look back at one of the more noteworthy settlements of 2023—the $377M settlement by Booz Allen Hamilton to resolve allegations arising out of the company’s purported non-compliance with Cost Accounting Standards. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: Year-End Trends and a Look Ahead to 2024 Dec 19, 2023

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, host Rob Sneckenberg highlights three protest trends in 2023—the Federal Circuit revisiting jurisdictional issues; the success and significance of protests in multiple-award procurements; and the potentially increasing importance of COFC protests—plus what to watch for in 2024.

All Things Protest: GAO’s Decision in Global Alliant - Highlighting Pitfalls Surrounding Key Personnel Issues and Discussions Nov 30, 2023

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, host Christian Curran highlights a recent GAO decision with analysis on key personnel and discussions issues.

Materials Discussed in This Episode:

Global Alliant, Inc., B-421859, B-421859, et al., Nov. 7, 2023

All Things Protest: Updates to SBA’s Ostensible Subcontractor Rule Oct 24, 2023

Materials Discussed in This Episode:

Small Business Administration, Final Rule, Ownership and Control and Contractual Assistance Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program, April 27, 2023

Let’s Talk FCA: Civil-Cyber Fraud Initiative Oct 23, 2023

In this episode, Jason Crawford, Nkechi Kanu, and Agustin Orozco discuss a recent settlement that underscores the DOJ's increased use of the False Claims Act to enforce noncompliance with cybersecurity requirements. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Let’s Talk FCA: Pandemic Relief Fraud Aug 30, 2023

In this episode, Jason Crawford, Olivia Lynch, and Agustin Orozco discuss government investigations and enforcement trends regarding pandemic relief fraud. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: COFC Finds Agency’s Reliance on GAO Key Personnel Ruling Irrational Aug 14, 2023

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg discuss the latest Court of Federal Claims decision disagreeing with a Government Accountability Office key personnel ruling, as well as what it means for contractors going forward.

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Let’s Talk FCA: Supreme Court Upholds DOJ’s Broad Dismissal Authority Jul 05, 2023

In this episode, Jason Crawford, Agustin Orozco, and Lyndsay Gorton discuss the Supreme Court's opinion in United States ex rel. Polansky, which held in an 8-1 decision that the Department of Justice maintains broad authority to dismiss qui tam cases over a relator's objection. The hosts also discuss Justice Thomas' dissenting opinion which could ultimately prove to be more impactful than the Court's holding.

All Things Protest: Recent Corrective Action and Clarification Wins Jun 30, 2023

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, host Christian Curran and guests Zachary Schroeder and Issac Schabes discuss two rare protest sustains—one from GAO involving a successful challenge to the scope of corrective action, and the other from the Court of Federal Claims finding that the agency abused its discretion in not allowing the protester to fix a minor proposal error through clarifications.

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All Things Protest: The Federal Circuit Re-Writes the Rules on Standing, Jurisdiction, and Mid-Protest OCI Considerations May 19, 2023

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, host Rob Sneckenberg and guest Anuj Vohra discuss two recent court decisions discussing when agencies may issue organizational conflict of interest (“OCI”) decisions in response to bid protests, and how reviewing courts will consider them. Rob and Anuj also discuss new law from the Federal Circuit concerning bid protest standing, prejudice, and jurisdiction, as well as evolving considerations for intervenors defending against bid protests.

Materials Discussed in This Episode:

CACI, Inc.-Fed. v. U.S., No. 2022-1488, 2023 WL 3327090 (Fed. Cir. May 10, 2023)
Piedmont Propulsion Sys., LLC v. U.S., No. 23-330C, 2023 WL 3441782 (Fed. Cl. May 12, 2023)
See also FEATURE COMMENT: COFC Pushes Back on GAO Waiver and Cost-Realism Analyses (discussing GAO and Court decisions in VS2 regarding challenges by intervenors)

FCA’s Knowledge Element Gets Its Day In Court May 09, 2023

In this episode, Jason Crawford, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and Agustin Orozco explore the issues before the Supreme Court in two consolidated cases involving the False Claims Act. The hosts discuss the April 18 oral argument in Schutte/Proctor where the question before the Justices is whether a defendant’s subjective knowledge about whether its conduct was legal is relevant to whether it “knowingly” submitted false claims.

Let’s Talk FCA: False Claims Act Enforcement Trends Feb 21, 2023

In this episode, hosts Michael Shaheen and Jason Crawford discuss the Department of Justice’s recently announced False Claims Act (FCA) recovery statistics for fiscal year 2022. The podcast breaks down last year’s FCA activity—which included a record number of new matters—and considers what the trends could portend for fraud enforcement in the year to come. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: When Agency Redactions Backfire Jul 26, 2022

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg highlight a recent GAO decision in which an agency’s limited record production went a bit too far.

Materials Discussed in This Episode:

Seaward Services, Inc., B-420580, B-420580.2, June 13, 2022, 2022 CPD ¶ 145

Byte-Sized Q&A: What do I need to know about Medium Assessments? May 17, 2022

Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this episode, Kate Growley overviews Medium Assessments and the importance of them for defense contractors.

All Things Protest: Continued Pitfalls with Enhanced Debriefings Apr 29, 2022

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, Crowell attorneys Christian Curran and Zachary Schroeder discuss a recent GAO case (K&K Industries, Inc., B-420422; B-420422.2, March 7, 2022) that highlights timeliness traps with enhanced debriefings.

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All Things Protest: COFC Rejects GAO’s Key Personnel Notification Rule Mar 28, 2022

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, Crowell attorneys discuss their recent “Feature Comment,” published in The Government Contractor, discussing the recent Court of Federal Claims decision rejecting GAO’s key personnel notification rule.

Materials Discussed in This Episode:

“FEATURE COMMENT: COFC Rejects GAO’s Key Personnel Notification Rule,” The Government Contractor, Vol. 64, No. 8, ¶ 49 (Feb. 23, 2022)

In-House Counsel Perspective on Organizational Conflicts of Interest Feb 23, 2022

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch and Rob Sneckenberg interview in-house counsel from LMI, Adele Navarrete, about organizational conflicts of interest.

Byte-Sized Q&A: What Should Contractors Know About the Cybersecurity Provisions Included In, and Left Out Of, the National Defense Authorization Act Feb 15, 2022

Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this episode, Evan Wolff and Chris Hebdon discuss the notable cybersecurity provisions and omissions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022.

All Things Protest: A Twist on Price Realism Jan 31, 2022

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Olivia Lynch discuss a recent decision from GAO regarding the interplay between price reasonableness and price realism.

Materials Discussed in This Episode:

Science Applications Int’l Corp., B-420005 et al., Oct 27, 2021, 2021 CPD ¶ 372

Byte-Sized Q&A: What is CISA and Why is it Important to Government Contractors? Jan 19, 2022

Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this episode of Byte Sized Q&A, Evan Wolff and Michael Gruden discuss the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and why it is important for contractors to take note of CISA’s actions.

Byte-Sized Q&A: What’s not in CMMC 2.0? Dec 03, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this episode, hosts Evan Wolff and Kate Growley talk through some key elements that are no longer expected under CMMC 2.0.

All Things Protest: Past Performance Primer and Key 2021 Decisions (November 2021) Nov 23, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch, Rob Sneckenberg, and Christian Curran discuss past performance issues and key cases from 2021.

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Byte-Sized Q&A: What can we expect under CMMC 2.0? Nov 15, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this episode, hosts Evan Wolff and Kate Growley talk through the fundamental changes that the DoD has announced will be made under "CMMC 2.0."

Byte-Sized Q&A: What About Micro-Purchases? Nov 02, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this episode, host Evan Wolff talks with Chris Hebdon about micro-purchases and the cybersecurity obligations that contractors may encounter in the performance of these small dollar contracts.

All Things Protest: Big Decisions for Small Businesses (October 2021) Oct 29, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, host Olivia Lynch is joined by Michael Samuels to discuss a recent decision from the Small Business Administration’s Office of Hearings and Appeals on the ostensible subcontractor rule as well as a recent Government Accountability Office decision sustaining a protest of an agency solicitation that required a joint venture competing for the award, as opposed to the individual members of the joint venture, to hold a top secret facility clearance.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Size Appeal of Telesis Corp., SBA No. SIZ-6114 (2021)
InfoPoint, LLC, B-419856, August 27, 2021, 2021 CPD ⁋ 290

Byte-Sized Q&A: Why care about COTS? Oct 21, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this episode, host Kate Growley is joined by Yuan Zhou to talk through how to determine if you’re providing a commercial off-the-shelf – or “COTS” – item and what that means for your contractual cybersecurity obligations.

Let‘s Talk FCA: The Government’s Authority to Dismiss a False Claims Act Case Oct 04, 2021

In this episode, hosts Michael Shaheen and Tully McLaughlin cover part one of a discussion about the Department of Justice’s authority to dismiss qui tam complaints brought by relators. The podcast: (1) outlines the government’s authority under the statute and the caselaw; (2) discusses how the Department of Justice wields that authority; and (3) describes the false controversy between the Department and Senator Grassley on the scope of that authority. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Byte-Sized Q&A: Part 3 – The CMMC Clause Sep 28, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this final episode of a three-part series, host Kate Growley digests the current state of DFARS clause 252.204-7021 and what contractors should know about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (or CMMC).

All Things Protest: COFC Takes Novel Approach to OTA Protest (September 2021) Sep 28, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch, Rob Sneckenberg, and Christian Curran discuss a recent COFC decision taking a novel approach to review a protest of a unique other transaction “procurement.”

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Kinemetrics, Inc. v. United States, No. 21-1626, 2021 WL 4237169 (Fed. Cl. Sep. 10, 2021)

Byte-Sized Q&A: Part 2 - The NIST DoD Assessment Clauses Sep 07, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this second episode of a three-part series, hosts Kate Growley and Evan Wolff overview the high points from the new DFARS clauses 252.204-7019 and -7020.

All Things Protest: How to Prove Disparate Treatment (August 2021) Aug 30, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Rob Sneckenberg and Christian Curran discuss a recent GAO decision demonstrating the fact-specific requirements to allege and prove disparate treatment.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Mayvin, Inc., B-419301.6, B-419301.7, June 29, 2021, 2021 CPD ¶ 249.
WellPoint Military Care Corp. v. United States, 953 F.3d 1373 (Fed. Cir. 2020).
Office Design Grp. v. United States, 951 F.3d 1366 (Fed. Cir. 2020).

Byte-Sized Q&A: PART 1 - THE SAFEGUARDING CLAUSE Aug 17, 2021

In this episode, hosts Kate Growley and Evan Wolff kick-off a three-part series on the clauses covered by the interim DFARS rule 2019-D041. This first episode overviews DFARS 252.204-7012, AKA “the Safeguarding Clause.” Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

Byte-Sized Q&A: Paying a Criminal: Ransomware Payments and Related Sanctions Risks Jul 29, 2021

In this episode, host Kate Growley and Caroline Brown talk about the regulatory risks of violating sanctions and anti-money laundering laws when considering whether to make a payment to ransomware attackers. Those risks extend beyond the victims of the ransomware attack themselves to include ransomware insurance businesses, payment processors, and companies involved in digital forensics and incident response. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

All Things Protest: Failure to Update “Contingent” Pricing Dooms Proposal and Protest (July 2021) Jul 27, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch and Rob Sneckenberg discuss a recent set of protests addressing “contingent” pricing and the importance of updating a proposal in response to solicitation amendments.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Asset Protection & Security Services, L.P. v. United States, No. 2021-1008, 2021 WL 3027139 (Fed. Cir. July 19, 2021).
Asset Protection & Security Services, L.P. v. United States, 150 Fed. Cl. 441 (2020).
Asset Protection & Security Services, LP, B-417024.6, B-417024.7, Apr. 6, 2020, 2020 CPD ¶ 137.

Byte-Sized Q&A: What is Ransomware? Jul 14, 2021

In this episode, hosts Kate Growley and Evan Wolff talk with Matthew Welling about all things ransomware, including how to prepare for and respond to these kinds of incidents. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

All Things Protest: How to Handle Inadvertent Government Disclosure of Competition-Sensitive Information (June 2021) Jun 30, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Rob Sneckenberg, Olivia Lynch, and Christian Curran discuss considerations and best practices when the Government inadvertently releases competition-sensitive information.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Inmarsat Government, Inc., B-419583, B-419583.2, May 21, 2021, 2021 CPD ¶

Byte-Sized Q&A: What Do Contractors Need To Know About The New Cybersecurity Executive Order? Jun 23, 2021

In this episode, host Evan Wolff discusses the Biden Administration's recent Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

All Things Protest: Proposed DFARS Rule on Enhanced Postaward Debriefings (May 2021) May 28, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Olivia Lynch discuss a proposed DFARS rule for enhanced debriefings.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Byte-Sized Q&A: What are the DoD’s Requirements for Cloud Services? May 17, 2021

In this episode, host Kate Growley is joined by Chris Hebdon as they discuss current requirements for cloud service providers interested in working for the Department of Defense. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

Byte-Sized Q&A: Tell me about FedRAMP May 05, 2021

In this episode, host Kate Growley is joined by Lee Matheson as they discuss the basics of the FedRAMP process. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

All Things Protest: Evolving Developments in Awardee Standing (April 2021) Apr 30, 2021

In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Olivia Lynch discuss a recent Court of Federal Claims decision with interesting implications for awardee standing. Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Sirius Federal, LLC (f/k/a Force 3, LLC), CDW Government LLC, Countertrade Products, Inc., and Blue Tech, Inc. v. United States, Nos. 21-1030C, 21-1041C, 21-1043C, 21-1053C, 2021 WL 1399738 (Fed. Cl. Mar. 29, 2021)

Byte-Sized Q&A: What are the basics of NIST SP 800-53? Apr 22, 2021

In this episode, hosts Evan Wolff and Kate Growley talk about what government contractors need to know about NIST SP 800-53. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

Byte-Sized Q&A: What About Controlled Technical Information? Apr 05, 2021

In this episode, host Kate Growley talks about what government contractors need to know about controlled technical information or CTI. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

All Things Protest: The Importance of Submitting a Complete Proposal (March 2021) Mar 30, 2021

In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg discuss a recent Federal Circuit decision holding than an offeror’s price proposal was materially incomplete simply because it failed to include government-provided plug numbers. Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement.

Materials discussed in this episode:

Safeguard Base Operations, LLC v. United States, No. 2019-2261, 2021 WL 821472 (Fed. Cir. Mar. 4, 2021), aff’g 144 Fed. Cl. 304 (2019).

Byte-Sized Q&A: What is Covered Defense Information? Mar 22, 2021

In this episode, hosts Evan Wolff and Kate Growley talk with Michael Gruden about what government contractors need to know about covered defense information or CDI. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

All Things Protest: COFC Deems Small Business Ineligible for Failing to Recertify as Other than Small under FAR 52.219-8 While Proposal Was Pending Following an Acquisition (March 2021) Mar 10, 2021

In this episode, hosts Rob Sneckenberg and Olivia Lynch are joined by colleague Amy O’Sullivan to discuss the Court of Federal Claims’ recent decision in HWI Gear, Inc., which held that the solicitation’s inclusion in full of the text of FAR 52.219-28 required a small business offeror to recertify its size status prior to award due to a post-proposal submission corporate change. Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement.

Byte-Sized Q&A: What is Controlled Unclassified Information? Mar 08, 2021

In this episode, hosts Evan Wolff and Kate Growley talk with Michael Gruden about what government contractors need to know about controlled unclassified information or CUI. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

Let’s Talk FCA: Top False Claims Act Developments of 2020 and a Look Ahead Mar 04, 2021

In this episode, host Mana Lombardo and partner Tully McLaughlin discuss the top FCA decisions and developments of 2020 and look ahead to what’s in store in 2021 and beyond. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Byte-Sized Q&A: What is Federal Contract Information? Feb 22, 2021

In this episode, hosts Evan Wolff and Kate Growley talk with Michael Gruden about what government contractors need to know about Federal Contract Information or FCI. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

Byte-Sized Q&A: What is an APT? Feb 08, 2021

In this episode, hosts Evan Wolff and Kate Growley talk about what government contractors need to know about advanced persistent threats – or APTs. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

All Things Protest: 2020 Protest Statistics and What to Watch for in 2021 (January 2021) Jan 28, 2021

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg analyze GAO’s 2020 Bid Protest Statistics and highlight procurement and protest trends to watch in 2021 and under the Biden Administration.

Materials discussed in this episode:

GAO Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2020, B-158766, Dec. 23, 2020
Crowell & Moring's Biden First 100 Days Series
The Revolving Door Swings Again: Considerations & Best Practices in the New Administration, Webinar, February 3, 2021, register here.

Byte-Sized Q&A: The CIA Triad Jan 25, 2021

In this episode, hosts Kate Growley and Evan Wolff talk about the concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability in the cybersecurity context. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

Byte-Sized Q&A: Why is I-O-T so H-O-T? Jan 11, 2021

In this episode, hosts Evan Wolff and Kate Growley talk about what government contractors need to know about the Internet of Things and the recently passed IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces.

All Things Protest: Stay Override Challenge in a Pandemic-Related Procurement (December 2020) Dec 22, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch and Christian Curran are joined by colleague Eric Ransom to discuss issues surrounding emergency sole source procurements, and a recent stay override decision from the Court of Federal Claims concerning a Federal Emergency Management Agency sole source contract for COVID-19 tests.

Materials discussed in this episode:

Comprehensive Health Services, LLC v. United States, No. 20-1585C (Nov. 24, 2020)

Byte-Sized Q&A: What is NIST? Dec 14, 2020

In this episode, hosts Evan Wolff and Kate Growley talk about what government contractors need to know about NIST and its various publications. Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and break it down into byte-sized pieces.

Let's Talk FCA: DOJ False Claims Act Investigations (Part 2) Dec 09, 2020

In this episode, hosts Jacinta Alves and Mana Lombardo continue to discuss DOJ FCA investigations and more common mistakes that targets make in defending these investigations with partner Michael Shaheen. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: The Latest on Key Personnel (November 2020) Nov 30, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch and Rob Sneckenberg are joined by colleague Michael Samuels to discuss recent developments in GAO’s Key Personnel case law.

Materials discussed in this episode:

AVER, LLC, B-419244, Nov. 2, 2020, 2020 CPD ¶ --
NCI Information Systems, Inc., B-417805.5 et al., Mar. 12, 2020, 2020 CPD ¶ 104
MindPoint Group, LLC, B-418875.2, B-418875.4, Oct. 8, 2020, 2020 CPD ¶ 309

Byte-Sized Q&A: Why is Everyone Talking about November 30? Nov 30, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “Byte-Sized Q&A” podcast takes the complex world of government contracts cybersecurity and breaks it down into byte-sized pieces. In this inaugural episode, hosts Evan Wolff and Kate Growley discuss three new DoD contract clauses that come into effect on November 30, and implement new requirements for government contractors that handle sensitive government data.

Resources

On-Demand Webinar: Cyber-Insecurity: Understanding DoD’s New Cybersecurity Clauses

All Things Protest: Competitive Foosball Gets Procurement Kicked (October 2020) Oct 29, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Rob Sneckenberg and Christian Curran interview Anuj Vohra regarding GAO’s recent decision finding an apparent conflict of interest due, in part, to weekly social gatherings for “camaraderie, friendship, dinner, and . . . competitive foosball.”

Materials discussed in this episode:

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc., B-418835, B-418835.2, Sept. 25, 2020, 2020 CPD ¶ 303

Let's Talk FCA: DOJ False Claims Act Investigations (Part 1) Oct 12, 2020

In this episode, hosts Jacinta Alves and Mana Lombardo discuss DOJ FCA investigations and common mistakes that targets make in defending these investigations with partner Michael Shaheen. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: Fiscal Year Focus Areas (September 2020) Sep 29, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch, Rob Sneckenberg, and Christian Curran discuss items to watch for as the Government’s fiscal year changes.

Materials discussed in this episode:

Prudential Protective Services, LLC, B-418869, Aug. 13 2020, 2020 CPD ¶ --
Candor Solutions, LLC, B-418682.2, Sept. 15, 2020, 2020 CPD ¶ --

All Things Protest: Not So Fast – Limitations to Removing Requirements from SBA’s 8(a) Program Aug 31, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Olivia Lynch discuss a recent GAO decision that found an agency improperly removed a requirement from the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program.

Let's Talk FCA: The Paycheck Protection Program and False Claims Act Risk Aug 19, 2020

In this episode, hosts Jacinta Alves and Mana Lombardo discuss the Paycheck Protection Program, which was established by the CARES Act, and FCA risks associated with receipt of those funds. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: Out of Bounds - Agency Boundaries in Technical Evaluations (July 2020) Jul 30, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg discuss a recent GAO decision highlighting the boundaries of an agency’s technical evaluation, as well as key considerations for offerors when proposing to go above and beyond what is required.

Materials discussed in this episode:

Business Integra Tech. Sols., Inc., B-418377.7, et al., July 7, 2020

Let's Talk FCA: The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund and False Claims Act Risk (June 2020) Jun 30, 2020

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jacinta Alves discuss the $175 Billion CARES Act Provider Relief Fund established in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and FCA risks associated with receipt of those funds. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: Watch Out for Waiver (June 2020) Jun 29, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Rob Sneckenberg and Christian Curran are joined by guest Liam O’Reilly to discuss the Federal Circuit’s recent Inserso decision and how it may impact the COFC’s waiver analysis for pre-award solicitation challenges.

All Things Protest: CICA Stay Overrides (May 2020) May 27, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Rob Sneckenberg, Olivia Lynch, and Christian Curran discuss the importance of the automatic Competition in Contracting Act stay triggered by the filing of a timely GAO bid protest, and considerations involved when an agency “overrides” the stay to obtain immediate performance.

Let's Talk FCA: Top Health Care-Related Developments of 2019 (April 2020) Apr 24, 2020

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jacinta Alves discuss the top health care-related FCA recoveries and developments of 2019. The episode’s healthcare focus also provides a backdrop for a forthcoming episode overviewing potential fraud and False Claims Act concerns relating to government aid packages and relief funds for the Coronavirus Pandemic. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: Coronavirus Impacts on Procurements and Protests (April 2020) Apr 02, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch, Rob Sneckenberg, and Christian Curran discuss impacts the coronavirus pandemic is having on procurements and bid protests.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Crowell & Moring Coronavirus Resource Center
Acquisition.gov Coronavirus Acquisition-Related Information and Resources
FAR Part 18 Emergency Acquisitions

Government Contracts Classroom: Top Questions about the Procurement Collusion Strike Force Mar 02, 2020

Crowell & Moring's "Government Contracts Classroom" is a podcast that covers a wide range of topics relevant to government contractors and provides training and information designed to help you navigate the complexities of government contracting. In this inaugural episode, counsel Megan Wolf talks with partners Daniel Zelenko and Gail Zirkelbach about the DOJ’s new Procurement Collusion Strike Force, answering the most common questions they have received since the Strike Force was announced.

All Things Protest: The More You Know – Debriefing-Adjacent Developments (February 2020) Feb 28, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Rob Sneckenberg, Olivia Lynch, and Christian Curran highlight two developments that should provide contractors additional insight into agency procurement decisions: (1) the FY20 NDAA’s requirement for a “brief explanation” of task order awards below $5.5 million but above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold; and (2) GSA’s rollout of enhanced post-award feedback procedures known as IN-depth Feedback through Open Reporting Methods 2.0 (INFORM 2.0).

Materials Discussed in This Episode

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, Sec. 874: Postaward Explanations for Unsuccessful Offerors for Certain Contracts
General Services Administration, Acquisition Letter, IN-depth Feedback through Open Reporting Methods (INFORM 2.0), AL MV-20-02 (Feb. 5, 2020)
General Services Administration, IN-depth Feedback through Open Reporting Methods Guide 2.0
C&M’s Interactive Bid Protest Timeline
See also All Things Protest: Debriefings (September 2018)

Let’s Talk FCA: Top False Claims Act Developments of 2019 Feb 10, 2020

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford discuss the top FCA decisions and developments of 2019. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Materials Discussed in this Episode:

“Feature Comment: The Top FCA Developments of 2019,” The Government Contractor, January 29, 2020

All Things Protest: New Year’s Resolutions on Corrective Action (January 2020) Jan 31, 2020

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg, discuss important issues contractors should consider when faced with corrective action in a bid protest and takeaways to avoid common pitfalls.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Millennium Engineering and Integration Company, B-417359.4; B-417359.5, Dec. 3, 2019, 2020 CPD ¶ --

Let's Talk FCA: Resolving False Claims Act Disputes (January 2020) Jan 16, 2020

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford speak with mediator Steve Altman, a Principal at Altman Dispute Resolution Services, about the unique considerations for resolving FCA cases, including navigating settlement with the Department of Justice and relator’s counsel.

All Things Protest: The Year’s Most Interesting Decisions (December 2019) Dec 30, 2019

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg, along with special guests Anuj Vohra and Zach Schroeder, discuss some of the most interesting protest decisions from 2019 and their implications for contractors.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

PAE-Parsons Global Logistics Services, Inc. v. United States, (No. 19-1205) (Sep. 30, 2019)
Leupold Stevens, Inc., B-417796, Oct. 30, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ --
Safal Partners, Inc., B-416937, B-416937.2, Jan. 15, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ 20
Vane Line Bunkering, Inc., B-417859, B-417859.2, Nov. 22, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ --

All Things Protest: Breaking Down GAO’s Annual Statistics (November 2019) Nov 26, 2019

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg analyze GAO’s Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report to Congress, key takeaways for contractors, and trending issues to keep an eye on.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

GAO Bid Protest Statistics for FY2019, Government Contracts Bullet Points (November 8, 2019).

All Things Protest: DisHarmonia—Takeaways from a Recent GAO Decision (October 2019) Oct 28, 2019

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg discuss multiple interesting takeaways from GAO’s recent decision in Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, which addressed limits on expert consultant admission to GAO’s protective order and highlighted multiple errors in the agency’s cost realism and past performance evaluations (among other areas).

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, B-417475.3, 417475.4, Sept. 23, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ --

Let's Talk FCA: Cybersecurity Risks (October 2019) Oct 15, 2019

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford discuss potential FCA risks associated with noncompliance with cybersecurity requirements with Crowell & Moring attorneys David Robbins and Kate Growley. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: Failure to Launch – OTA Jurisdiction at COFC (September 2019) Sep 27, 2019

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Olivia Lynch discuss with guest, Jonathan Baker, the Court of Federal Claims’ recent dismissal of a bid protest challenging the award of launch service agreements issued under the Department of Defense’s prototype other transaction authority for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. v. United States, (No.19-742C) (2019).
See also "COFC Finds it Lacks Jurisdiction to Hear Bid Protest Challenging Evaluation and Award of Prototype OTA," Crowell Government Contracts Bullet Points (September 9, 2019)

Let's Talk FCA: Small Business Subcontracting (September 2019) Sep 26, 2019

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford speak with Crowell & Moring attorneys Olivia Lynch and Gabrielle Trujillo about the False Claims Act risks associated with small business subcontracting—a topic that C&M attorneys recently discussed in an article published in the Government Contractor. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: One-Sided Discussions (August 2019) Aug 30, 2019

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, Eric Ransom joins hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg to discuss agency discretion in fashioning corrective action, including when one-sided discussions may be an available remedy.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Envtl. Chem. Corp., B-416166.3 et al., June 12, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ 212
Dell Fed. Sys., L.P. v. United States, 906 F.3d 982 (Fed. Cir. 2018)
Deloitte Consulting, LLP, B-412125.6, Nov. 28, 2016, 2016 CPD ¶ 355
Ridoc Enters., Inc./Myers Investigative & Sec. Servs., Inc., B-293045.2, July 26, 2004, 2004 CPD ¶ 153
Rockwell Elec. Commerce Corp., B-286201.6, Aug. 30, 2001, 2001 CPD ¶ 162
Int’l Resources Grp., B-286663, Jan. 31, 2001, 2001 CPD ¶ 35
Recent GAO Decision Permits One-sided Discussions as Agency Corrective Action, Government Contracts Legal Forum, August 15, 2019

Let's Talk FCA: Customs Fraud (August 2019) Aug 12, 2019

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford speak with Crowell & Moring attorneys Frances Hadfield and Allegra Flamm about the steady rise in the number of False Claims Act investigations and lawsuits alleging that U.S. importers have concealed obligations to pay duties to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: Keeping Up with Key Personnel (July 2019) Jul 23, 2019

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran, Olivia Lynch, and Rob Sneckenberg discuss new developments in key personnel protests, including decisions highlighting the importance of (1) advocating for less restrictive solicitation requirements and (2) obtaining letters of commitment from departing personnel.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Chenega Healthcare Services, LLC v. U.S., 141 Fed. Cl. 254 (2019).
IPKeys Technologies, LLC, B-416873.2, B-416873.3, Apr. 5, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ 138.
NetCentrics Corporation, B-417285.3, June 5, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ 211.
See also All Things Protest: Mid-Procurement Key Personnel Departures (October 2018).

Let's Talk FCA: Inspectors General and the False Claims Act (July 2019) Jul 09, 2019

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford speak with Adam Kaplan, Senior Counsel in the Office of Inspector General at the United States Agency for International Development about the important role played by agency inspectors general in FCA investigations. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: Cost & Price Issues (June 2019) Jun 25, 2019

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg are joined by Julia Alcarez, a cost expert from the Kenrich Group, to discuss common cost and pricing issues in bid protests—including what to look for and what to avoid.

Julia can be reached at 202-556-2973 or jalcarez@kenrichgroup.com.

All Things Protest: Timeliness Traps (May 2019) May 28, 2019

Crowell & Moring’s "All Things Protest" podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Christian Curran and Rob Sneckenberg discuss a recent GAO decision highlighting pre-award protest deadlines and timeliness traps to avoid both pre- and post-award.

Materials Discussed in This Episode

Warrior Service Company, B-417491, May 13, 2019, 2019 CPD ¶ --
C&M’s Interactive Bid Protest Timeline
C&M’s GovCon Legal Resource Center, available on both iOS and Android

Let's Talk FCA: The Lasting Impact of the FERA Amendments (May 2019) May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019 marks the 10-year anniversary of the enactment of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 (FERA) which introduced important changes to the False Claims Act by amending the statute’s provisions covering liability and Civil Investigative Demands. In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with retired Crowell & Moring partner Brian Elmer about the practical impact that the amendments have had on the way that False Claims Act cases are investigated and litigated today. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

It All Adds Up: What’s New with DCAA (May 2019) May 07, 2019

In this episode, host Nicole Owren-Wiest talks with Elizabeth Buehler, Charles Baek, Michael Gruden, and Catherine Shames about DCAA’s incurred cost audit backlog and its IPA initiative. “It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments.

All Things Protest: Requests for Equitable Adjustment (April 2019) Apr 26, 2019

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch and Rob Sneckenberg interview Julia Alcarez, a cost expert from the Kenrich Group, about how a contract awardee can use a request for equitable adjustment to recover its costs incurred due to a competitor’s bid protest and corresponding CICA stay of performance.

Julia can be reached at 202-556-2973 or jalcarez@kenrichgroup.com.

Let's Talk FCA: Defective Pricing (April 2019) Apr 18, 2019

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with David Bodenheimer, a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group, about the historical ties and practical warning signs linking defective pricing and False Claims Act actions. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: Section 809 Panel Recommendations (March 2019) Mar 29, 2019

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch and Rob Sneckenberg interview Anuj Vohra about the Section 809 Panel's recent recommendations for bid protest reform.

Let’s Talk FCA: Supreme Court to Decide Whether Relators Can Invoke Tolling Provision (March 2019) Mar 21, 2019

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with Sarah Hill, an attorney in Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group, about the oral argument held on March 19, 2019, at the Supreme Court of the United States in Cochise Consultancy Inc. v. United States, ex rel. Hunt, which hinges on the proper interpretation of the FCA’s Statute of Limitations in non-intervened qui tam actions. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

Let’s Talk FCA: Civil Investigative Demands (February 2019) Feb 15, 2019

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with Nkechi Kanu, an attorney in Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group, about the use of Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) in False Claims Act investigations and discuss best practices for responding to CIDs issued by the Department of Justice. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

All Things Protest: All in the Family – Reliance on Affiliate Experience (January 2019) Jan 29, 2019

Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, hosts Olivia Lynch, Rob Sneckenberg, and Christian Curran discuss key considerations for contractors when relying on the experience and past performance of corporate affiliates.

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