The federal government’s most sweeping cyber incident reporting mandate is approaching its final stages, and government contractors across a wide range of industries should be paying close attention. The Cyber
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Has GSA Adopted DOD’s CMMC Requirements?
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If your organization handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for the federal government, take note: the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has just raised the bar on compliance. On January 5…
Continue Reading Has GSA Adopted DOD’s CMMC Requirements?Acknowledging Amendments: When Is an Amendment Material to an Invitation for Bids?
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When does a bidder’s failure to acknowledge an amendment to an Invitation for Bids (IFB) render the bidder nonresponsive? Generally, the FAR requires bidders to acknowledge receipt of material amendments…
Continue Reading Acknowledging Amendments: When Is an Amendment Material to an Invitation for Bids?The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Issues New Rules of Procedure for Its Adjudicatory Role in the Administrative False Claims Act
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On January 28, 2026, the United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) issued final rulemaking to address its role in hearing and resolving disputes under the Administrative False Claims…
Continue Reading The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Issues New Rules of Procedure for Its Adjudicatory Role in the Administrative False Claims ActAppeals Up, ADR Down at CBCA in 2025
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The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) recently posted its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which showed a significant increase in appeals but decrease in Alternative Dispute Resolution…
Continue Reading Appeals Up, ADR Down at CBCA in 2025How to Prepare for the End of the Government Shutdown
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On the evening of November 9, the U.S. Senate agreed to a deal aimed at ending the government shutdown. The deal is the first step toward reopening the federal government…
Continue Reading How to Prepare for the End of the Government ShutdownWhat Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients Should Know About DOJ’s Unlawful Discrimination Guidance
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On July 29, 2025, US Attorney General Bondi issued a memorandum for all federal agencies titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (the Memo). The Memo follows…
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