A pair of bid protest decisions found offerors ineligible for award because their SAM registrations briefly lapsed while their proposals were being evaluated. A recently published interim rule will excuse such foot faults. That said, contractors should always remember that their SAM registrations are part of each proposal they submit and should be well cared for.

Under the Davis-Bacon Act (“DBA”), the possible right of both the prime and the subcontractor to a price adjustment, if any, occurs upon the start of option year, extension, or new phase of a construction project and is governed by the terms of their contract and subcontract. Here is some friendly guidance — read your contract carefully, especially before you bid.

President Biden has issued an Executive Order closing federal agencies in honor of President Carter. Existing policies make it clear that federal employees will, for the most part, receive paid leave. However, federal contractors must exercise their judgment about furnishing leave.