Government Contracts Podcasts

Let's Talk FCA: Small Business Subcontracting (September 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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.