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Firm News | 4 min read | 06.24.24

Crowell Earns Top Rankings from Legal 500 United States 2024

Washington – June 24, 2024: Crowell & Moring has been recommended in eight practice areas in the 17th edition of the Legal 500 United States. In addition, partner Daniel Forman, co-chair of the firm’s Government Contracts Group, has been named to the Legal 500’s “Hall of Fame” for Government Contracts.
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Firm News | 3 min read | 10.12.23

Former GAO Bid Protest Attorney and Associate General Counsel for AI Defense Business Rejoins Crowell & Moring

Eric M. Ransom, a former attorney with the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, has rejoined Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm’s premier Government Contracts Group. Eric will advise clients on the intersection of procurement laws, regulations, and best practices; and Artificial Intelligence and sophisticated defense technologies.

Client Alerts 17 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 08.28.24

Natural Intelligence: NIST Releases Draft Guidelines for Government Contractor Artificial Intelligence Disclosures

On August 21, 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the Second Public Draft of Digital Identity Guidelines (hereinafter, “Draft Guidelines”) for final review. The Draft Guidelines introduce potentially notable requirements for government contractors using artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Among the most significant draft requirements are those related to the disclosure and transparency of AI and machine learning (ML). By doing so, NIST underscores its commitment to fostering secure, trustworthy, and transparent AI, while also addressing broader implications of bias and accountability. For government contractors, the Draft Guidelines are not just a set of recommendations but a blueprint for future AI standards and regulations.
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Client Alert | 6 min read | 07.30.24

FedRAMP Revamp: OMB Publishes Memorandum Contemplating Sweeping Changes to Federal Government Cloud Procurement Security Standards and Strategy

On July 25, 2024 the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued Memorandum M-24-15, Modernizing the Federal Risk Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) (the Memo).  The Memo proposes substantial updates to FedRAMP, replacing the December 2011 memorandum (2011 Memo) that established FedRAMP as the government-wide security and risk assessments program for cloud services providers (CSPs) supporting federal government operations.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 05.13.24

Harmonizing AI with EEO Requirements: OFCCP’s Blueprint for Federal Contractors

Now more than ever, federal contractors find themselves at the intersection of innovation and regulation, particularly in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI).  AI is now incorporated into a broad range of business systems, including those with the potential to inform contractor employment decisions.  For that reason, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued new guidance entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Equal Employment Opportunity for Federal Contractors” (the “AI Guide”).  OFCCP issued the AI Guide in accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order 14110 (regarding the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence”), which we reported on here.  The AI Guide provides answers to commonly asked questions about the use of AI in the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) context.  The AI Guide also offers “Promising Practices,” which highlight a number of important considerations for federal contractors.  Focusing on federal contractors’ obligations and attendant risks when utilizing AI to assist in employment-related decisions, the AI Guide also provides recommendations for ensuring compliance with EEO requirements while harnessing the efficiencies of AI.
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Events 3 results

Event | 06.11.24 - 06.12.24, 3:30 PM PDT - 7:00 PM PDT

West Coast Government Contracts Seminar - Doing Business with the U.S. Government

Join us for our West Coast Government Contracts Seminar. For your convenience, we are pleased to offer this seminar on two separate occasions—on June 11th in Crowell’s San Francisco office, and on June 12th at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.  We hope that you can make one (or both) of these events.

Event | 01.25.24, 5:00 PM PST - 7:30 PM PST

What Tech Start-Ups Need to Know in the Era of CMMC: Federal Government Contracting Perspectives

The Department of Defense (DOD)’s recent release of the highly anticipated proposed rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC) has shaken up cybersecurity requirements for companies looking do business with the Federal Government. These emerging requirements become increasingly arduous for startup companies in the technology space – albeit cloud computing, software or artificial intelligence.

Event | 01.25.24, 4:00 PM EST - 6:00 PM EST

The GAO Bid Protest Process: Revealed, Uncut, and Uncensored

Have you ever wanted candid answers about how the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) works and decides bid protests? As the only law firm with three former GAO bid protest hearing officers, who have a combined 44 years of experience deciding bid protests, Crowell invites you to an in-person roundtable discussion featuring behind-the-scenes insight and tips.

Speaking Engagements 14 results

Blog Posts 2 results

Blog Post | 03.23.20

Administrative Relief for USAID Grant Recipients and Applicants Impacted by COVID-19

Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum

Blog Post | 08.15.19

Recent GAO Decision Permits One-sided Discussions as Agency Corrective Action

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Podcasts 3 results

Podcast | 02.27.24

&Motion Visits With Forterra – Off-road and in extreme conditions, the importance of self-driving tech in saving lives and advancing the industry

&Motion’s Paul Keller and Eric Ransom discuss with Forterra’s Pat Acox the company’s advances in off-road self-driving vehicles, their unique challenges and opportunities, and how the military’s continued development of the technology will enable faster adoption and save lives in the commercial sector.
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Podcast | 12.22.20

All Things Protest: Stay Override Challenge in a Pandemic-Related Procurement (December 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.
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Podcast | 08.30.19

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.  
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