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Crowell & Moring

Podcasts keeping you up to date on government contracts by Crowell & Moring LLP.

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20 episodes
Updated July 10

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July 10 · 10 min
All Things Protest: Blue & Gold and Late is Late
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, Crowell's Christian Curran, Zachary Schroeder, and Bryan Dewan discuss a recent Federal Circuit appeal on the Blue & Gold waiver rule, and a Court of Federal Claims protest about the "late is late" rule in the world of electronic proposal submissions. Cases discussed in this episode: Utech (CAFC): https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/24-1586.OPINION.6-24-2026_2713898.pdf Rick Aviation (COFC): https://ecf.cofc.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2025cv1604-59-0
May 19 · 12 min
All Things Protest: Final Proposal Revisions and Federal Circuit Opinions
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, Crowell's Christian Curran, Zachary Schroeder, and Bryan Dewan discuss a recent GAO sustain about final proposal revisions, along with two notable Federal Circuit opinions from May 2026 covering bid protest intervention and the discretion afforded to agencies in evaluating proposals. Materials discussed in this episode: Owl International (GAO): https://www.gao.gov/assets/890/885515.pdf Anders Construction (CAFC): https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/24-2247.OPINION.5-12-2026_2692227.pdf Global K-9 (CAFC): https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/24-1842.OPINION.5-14-2026_2693739.pdf
March 31 · 12 min
All Things Protest: Challenging Agency Evaluations of Proposals
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, Crowell's Christian Curran, Zachary Schroeder, and Bryan Dewan discuss challenges contractors face when protesting agency evaluations of proposals, along with tips for identifying viable protest arguments.
March 2 · 15 min
Let’s Talk FCA: Gender-Affirming Care and Anti-DEI Executive Orders
Hosts Jason Crawford and Agustin Orozco are joined by special guests Alice Hall-Partyka and Savanna Williams to discuss the administration’s novel use of the False Claims Act to advance social policy goals. The episode takes a specific look at the issues of gender-affirming care and anti-discrimination laws and discusses the recent announcement of the the new DOJ Division for National Fraud Enforcement. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
February 27 · 9 min
All Things Protest: Corrective Action at the Court of Federal Claims
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, Crowell's Christian Curran, Zachary Schroeder, and Bryan Dewan cover two recent protests at the Court of Federal Claims— Advantaged Solutions, Inc. v. United States (Feb. 6, 2026), and Gemini Tech Services LLC v. United States (Feb. 5, 2026)—that deal with corrective action and share key takeaways for the contracting community.
February 10 · 13 min
Let's Talk FCA: Developments Regarding Constitutional Challenges to the Qui Tam Provisions
In this episode, Jason Crawford, Agustin Orozco, and Will Tucker discuss the latest developments in connection with constitutional challenges to the qui tam provisions since the district court ruling in U.S. ex. rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates LLC. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
January 30 · 12 min
All Things Protest: On the Clock: Protestors and Timeliness at GAO
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, Crowell's Christian Curran, Zachary Schroeder, and Bryan Dewan cover two recent protests that both emphasize the continued importance of filing timely at GAO while highlighting significant rules and nuances that may trip up protestors.
Dec 23, 2025 · 7 min
All Things Protest: NDAA, GAO’s Annual Bid Protest Report, and an OCI Sustain
In this episode, Crowell's Christian Curran, Zachary Schroeder, and Bryan Dewan cover the latest NDAA protest provision, GAO’s Bid Protest Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2025, and GAO’s sustain of a bid protest related to an impaired objectivity organizational conflict of interest (OCI). 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.
Nov 12, 2025 · 12 min
All Things Protest: Shutdown Impact, Heightened Pleading Standards, and AI Usage at GAO
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, Crowell attorneys cover impacts of the government shutdown on bid protests, GAO’s new pleading standards, and GAO’s dismissal of a bid protest based on improper use of AI.
May 12, 2025 · 14 min
Let's Talk FCA: Growing FCA Risks Amidst "America First" Trade Policy
In this episode, Crowell's hosts Agustin Orozco and Jason Crawford speak with Crowell attorneys Simeon Yerokun and Katherine Quinn about DOJ’s plan to aggressively use the FCA against illegal foreign trade practices. This episode includes discussion of common areas of FCA enforcement in cases involving allegations of customs fraud, and the hosts address steps that importers can take to mitigate risks. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
Feb 3, 2025 · 12 min
Let's Talk FCA: Evolving Disclosure Considerations for Contractors
In this episode, hosts Jason Crawford, Agustin Orozco, and Yuan Zhou discuss the evolving disclosure landscape and the various risks and rewards that contractors must weigh when deciding what to disclose, when to disclose, and where to direct the disclosure. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
Nov 27, 2024 · 14 min
Let's Talk FCA: Constitutionality of the Qui Tam Provisions
In this episode, Jason Crawford, Agustin Orozco, and Will Tucker discuss U.S. ex. rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates LLC, the recent decision in which a court found the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act to be unconstitutional. The hosts analyze the court’s reasoning and consider its potential impact on FCA cases. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
Jun 3, 2024 · 13 min
It All Adds Up: Just the Facts, Ma’am
Nicole Owren-Wiest and Erin Rankin continue their discussion of TINA. In this episode, they dive into the definition of cost or pricing data. Spoiler alert: the devil’s in the details. “It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments.
May 3, 2024 · 15 min
It All Adds Up: Cards Face Up
Nicole Owren-Wiest and Erin Rankin talk TINA. What is the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act, formerly known as the Truth in Negotiations Act? When are contractors and subcontractors required to provide certified cost or pricing data? And what does Nicole’s Cookie Monster coffee mug have to do with it? “It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments.
Apr 11, 2024 · 8 min
All Things Protest: Did the Federal Circuit Open Another Jurisdictional Door for Protests?
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, Rob Sneckenberg and Anuj Vohra discuss a recent Federal Circuit decision that may open new doors for prospective protesters. Materials Discussed in This Episode: Avue Technologies Corp. v. HHS (Fed. Cir. Mar. 6, 2024) (https://www.crowell.com/a/web/oAXAy1nw58voyN4uDbi35k/avue-technologies-fed-cir-mar-2024-eula-standing.pdf)
Apr 2, 2024 · 16 min
It All Adds Up: What’s the Point?
To set the groundwork for future episodes, Nicole Owren-Wiest and Erin Rankin talk fundamentals: What is the purpose behind the often counter-intuitive and complex government contracts cost and pricing rules? What are the various price analysis techniques available to the world’s largest buyer of goods and services? “It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments.
Mar 5, 2024 · 8 min
It All Adds Up: Our Two Cents
In this second inaugural episode of It All Adds Up, Nicole Owren-Wiest and Erin Rankin riff on why they care so much about government contracts cost and pricing – and why you should, too. “It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments.
Feb 15, 2024 · 19 min
Let’s Talk FCA: Criminal Investigations and the False Claims Act
In this episode, Steve Byers, Jason Crawford, and Agustin Orozco discuss the intersection between False Claims Act investigations and parallel criminal proceedings. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
Jan 12, 2024 · 10 min
Let’s Talk FCA: Cost Accounting and the False Claims Act
In this episode, Jason Crawford, Agustin Orozco, and Erin Rankin look back at one of the more noteworthy settlements of 2023—the $377M settlement by Booz Allen Hamilton to resolve allegations arising out of the company’s purported non-compliance with Cost Accounting Standards. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
Dec 19, 2023 · 7 min
All Things Protest: Year-End Trends and a Look Ahead to 2024
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, host Rob Sneckenberg highlights three protest trends in 2023—the Federal Circuit revisiting jurisdictional issues; the success and significance of protests in multiple-award procurements; and the potentially increasing importance of COFC protests—plus what to watch for in 2024.

Government Contracts Podcasts

All Things Protest: Blue & Gold and Late is Late

All Things Protest: Final Proposal Revisions and Federal Circuit Opinions

All Things Protest: Challenging Agency Evaluations of Proposals

Let’s Talk FCA: Gender-Affirming Care and Anti-DEI Executive Orders

All Things Protest: Corrective Action at the Court of Federal Claims

Let's Talk FCA: Developments Regarding Constitutional Challenges to the Qui Tam Provisions

All Things Protest: On the Clock: Protestors and Timeliness at GAO

All Things Protest: NDAA, GAO’s Annual Bid Protest Report, and an OCI Sustain

All Things Protest: Shutdown Impact, Heightened Pleading Standards, and AI Usage at GAO

Let's Talk FCA: Growing FCA Risks Amidst "America First" Trade Policy

Let's Talk FCA: Evolving Disclosure Considerations for Contractors

Let's Talk FCA: Constitutionality of the Qui Tam Provisions

It All Adds Up: Just the Facts, Ma’am

It All Adds Up: Cards Face Up

All Things Protest: Did the Federal Circuit Open Another Jurisdictional Door for Protests?

It All Adds Up: What’s the Point?

It All Adds Up: Our Two Cents

Let’s Talk FCA: Criminal Investigations and the False Claims Act

Let’s Talk FCA: Cost Accounting and the False Claims Act

All Things Protest: Year-End Trends and a Look Ahead to 2024