ThinkstockPhotos-476125391On Wednesday, February 11, 2016, DWT Partner Jonathan DeMella presented on a number of recent regulatory changes and judicial decisions that significantly affect those that are small business government contractors as well as large business in joint ventures or teaming agreements with a small businesses. These changes and developments involve:
  • Small Business Mentor Protégé Program
  • Joint Ventures
  • Teaming Agreements / Ostensible Subcontractor
  • The Non-Manufacturer Rule
  • Increase in Simplified Acquisition Threshold
  • Enforcement Against SBs, Including Suspension and Debarment
  • GAO and Size Protests 
Jonathan DeMella focuses his practice on government contracts counseling and litigation, including performance disputes, bid protests before the GAO and FAA, size and status protests before the SBA, civil fraud under the False Claims Act, procurement ethics, mandatory disclosure, and compliance with SBA laws and regulations, including those specific to Alaska Native Corporations. He also conducts complex internal investigations, corporate compliance reviews, and in-house training programs for clients across the United States. Click here for a video of Jonathan's full presentation.