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Abram J. Pafford

Photo of Abram J. Pafford Abe focuses his practice on protecting the rights and interests of companies and individuals who face disputes or conflicts with the federal government in its role as purchaser, prosecutor, and chief regulator. For more than twenty years, Abe has represented government contractors, participants in regulated industries, and companies and individuals targeted for federal investigation or prosecution, consistently achieving successful results for clients confronting difficult odds.

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Biden Administration Orders Comprehensive Review of U.S. Supply Chain

By Edwin O. Childs, Alex J. Brackett, Patrick Rowan, Abram J. Pafford, Todd R. Steggerda and Jason M. Vespoli on Government Contracts
On Feb. 24, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order (EO) triggering a comprehensive review of U.S. supply chains, ordering agencies to identify ways to secure the American economy against shortages of critical and essential goods. As noted by the White House, this EO requires federal agencies to conduct a two-phase review of U.S. supply chains. First,… Continue Reading

Ask Those Questions: Federal Circuit Highlights Required Step for GAO Protesters Seeking Relaxed Automatic Stay Deadline in DOD Procurements

By Abram J. Pafford, Todd R. Steggerda and Edwin O. Childs on Government Contracts
Disappointed government contractors and their legal counsel weigh the benefits of filing bid protests at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) versus the Court of Federal Claims (COFC). One of the key benefits to filing a protest with the GAO is that, under the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) automatic stay provision, a GAO protester who… Continue Reading

The DFARS Rule on Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services Is Final

By Edwin O. Childs, Abram J. Pafford and Jason M. Vespoli on Compliance, Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends, Government Contracts
The Department of Defense (DoD) issued a final rule on Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services that implements Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91). To read more of our analysis, please click here.… Continue Reading

Biden Administration to Strengthen “Buy American” Rules

By Edwin O. Childs, Abram J. Pafford and Jason M. Vespoli on Government Contracts
On Jan. 25, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed an executive order aimed at strengthening “Buy American” rules to increase the federal government’s procurement of American-made goods. According to the White House, this order makes several significant changes to the implementation of the laws requiring federal government agencies to procure materials and products domestically. Click here to continue… Continue Reading

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