New revelations are emerging almost daily regarding procurement irregularities during the last 14 months at the highest levels of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Among other things, former Secretary
Continue Reading Protecting Protest Rights When a Procurement Scandal Is UnfoldingHas GSA Adopted DOD’s CMMC Requirements?
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?What to Know About the Department of Defense’s Review of 8(a) and Small Business Awards
The Department of Defense (DoD) issued a memorandum on January 16, 2026 to announce a two‑stage review of small business set‑aside and 8(a) contract awards over $20 million for possible
Continue Reading What to Know About the Department of Defense’s Review of 8(a) and Small Business AwardsThe Future of DOD Cybersecurity Is Here – The CMMC 2.0 Proposed Rule
On August 15, 2024, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced the much-anticipated Proposed Rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to include Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
Continue Reading The Future of DOD Cybersecurity Is Here – The CMMC 2.0 Proposed RuleTrade Associations Urge the White House for a Pragmatic Regulatory Landscape Concerning the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Rules
Early this month, several electrical trade associations urged the Biden administration to implement pragmatic BABA rules. In the letter sent to the Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator at the White
Continue Reading Trade Associations Urge the White House for a Pragmatic Regulatory Landscape Concerning the Build America, Buy America (BABA) RulesNew FAR Rule Mandates the Use of PLAs on Large Construction Projects
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council recently published a proposed ruled that, once implemented, will require the use of project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal construction projects with a contract value
Continue Reading New FAR Rule Mandates the Use of PLAs on Large Construction ProjectsDoes the Civil False Claim Act Liability of a Bonded Contractor Extend to its Surety?
In a recent case from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, United States ex rel. Scollick v. Narula, Case No. 1:14-cv-01339, two surety companies and the
Continue Reading Does the Civil False Claim Act Liability of a Bonded Contractor Extend to its Surety?DOD Memo Identifies Penalties for Noncompliance with DFARS Cyber Requirements
While Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC 2.0) is still a work in progress, federal contractors should beware of the existing DFARS cybersecurity requirements. The Department of Defense issued a
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How To Use DOD’s New Enhanced Postaward Debriefing Rights for Stronger Bid Protests
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has just locked in its Enhanced Postaward Debriefing procedures, making it easier for contractors to understand the source selection and contract award process and
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Effective Contract Management Primer: FAR Remedy Granting Clauses, Certified Claims, and Disputes
Submitting a certified claim to a government agency or appealing a contracting officer’s final decision (COFD) can be a risky business decision for federal contractors.
On one hand, there is
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