Topics Artificial Intelligence (AI) Department of Energy Selects 278 Genesis Mission ProjectsWhite House Releases Executive Order on Advanced AI Innovation and Security Audits GAO Scrutinizes DoD Civilian Workforce Cuts: What the Report Means for Federal ContractorsIndirect Doesn’t Mean Exempt: ASBCA Rejects Cross‑Motions Over U.S.-Flag Transportation Costs Bid Protests COFC Finds Jurisdiction Over SBIR ProtestStop-Work Means Stop Work (…Until It Doesn’t): Lessons from Wolverine Tube Biodefense What the Updated 1260H List Means for Biotechnology ProcurementPresident Biden Issues Executive Order on National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing What the Updated 1260H List Means for Biotechnology ProcurementBIOSECURE Act Moves Closer to Enactment with Inclusion in FY 2026 NDAA Text Buy American GSA Issues RFI to Explore Ideas to Promote Domestic Procurement on GSA AdvantageCOFC Reaffirms Domestic Sourcing Regulations as a Viable Basis for Bid Protests CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Expands and Offers Opportunity for Second Draw LoansDefense Contractors Say Section 3610 and Other Contractor Support Measures Require Relief China Forging a Modern Strategic Production Base: Senate Proposes Stand-Alone Defense-Production Powers for the PentagonU.S. Federal and State Governments Moving Quickly to Restrict Use of DeepSeek CHIPS Act U.S. Department of Commerce Opens New Funding Opportunity for Semiconductor R&DTrump Administration Issues AI Action Plan and Series of AI Executive Orders Civil Litigation Covington Submits Supreme Court Amicus Curiae Brief Addressing Derivative Sovereign Immunity for Government ContractorsFifth Circuit Adds New Wrinkle to Ongoing Fight Over Federal Contract Worker Minimum Wage Requirement Claims and Contract Disputes ASBCA Denies Unprecedented Request to Keep Decision Out of Public ViewFAR Council Proposes 90-Day Deadline for Termination Settlement Proposals Commercial Items The Pentagon’s New Sub-Unified Command for Autonomous Warfare: What It Means and Where It Might LandFrom DAS to WAS: Secretary Hegseth’s Acquisition Overhaul and What It Means for Industry Congressional Action GAO Scrutinizes DoD Civilian Workforce Cuts: What the Report Means for Federal ContractorsFY26 NDAA Aims to Raise the Dollar Thresholds for the Applicability of CAS and TINA Construction Contracting Federal Highway Administration Announces Proposed Rule Ending Longstanding Buy America Waiver for Manufactured ProductsWhose Site Is It Anyway: Trade Groups Challenge DOL’s Prevailing Wage Calculation and Expanded Definition of the Site of Work Under the Davis-Bacon Act Contingency Contracting & Stability Operations Federal Circuit Further Clarifies Maropakis and CDA Interest Rule in Significant “Contractor-on-the-Battlefield” DecisionDoD Class Deviations Allow for Greater Contracting Flexibility in Times of Crisis Contractor Tort Liability & Immunity Covington Submits Supreme Court Amicus Curiae Brief Addressing Derivative Sovereign Immunity for Government ContractorsAre Federal Contractors Immunized From Vaccination Litigation? Mitigating The Risk Of Civil Liabilities Arising Out Of The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Coronavirus BARDA Announces New Solicitation Opportunities for 2024OMB and Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Preview Forthcoming Guidance on Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Cost Accounting Standards FY26 NDAA Aims to Raise the Dollar Thresholds for the Applicability of CAS and TINASPEEDing up Procurement?: House Armed Services Bill Seeks to Reform Defense Acquisition Costs Indirect Doesn’t Mean Exempt: ASBCA Rejects Cross‑Motions Over U.S.-Flag Transportation CostsTariff Takedown: Implications of Tariff Refunds for Government Contractors COTS New Final Rule Replaces “Commercial Item” Definition and Implements Definitions for “Commercial Products” and “Commercial Services”GSA Awards First Contracts to Develop an Online Shopping Platform, and the White House Seems to Be Paying Attention Country of Origin Trade Agreements Act Certifications Undergo New ScrutinyTreasury and IRS Release New Guidance on Inflation Reduction Act Domestic Content Bonus Credit COVID-19 OMB and Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Preview Forthcoming Guidance on Federal Contractor Vaccine MandateCOVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Update: Arizona District Court Issues Additional Injunction; Mandate Remains Enjoined Nationwide; OSHA Mandate Withdrawn Critical Minerals “Adjusting Certain Delegations”: New Executive Order Aims to Streamline and Clarify Delegated Authorities Under the Defense Production ActDOE Announces Funding Opportunity for Domestic Critical Materials Processing, Recycling, and Manufacturing Cybersecurity Proposed FAR Part 40 Rule: Consolidation of Supply Chain Security and Information Security Requirements and New Changes to the RulesCISA Releases Binding Operational Directive on Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk Data Rights DoD Signals Increased Scrutiny of Gov Con M&A and Renewed Interest in Background IP RightsTechnically Still Yours: Court Holds that Contractors May Mark Unlimited Rights Data with a Proprietary Legend DCAA GAO: DCAA Built a Valuable Bench of Independent Public Accountants, Now What?ASBCA: Government Can Pursue $151 Million Claim Under CAS 410 Defense Industry DSCA Expands FMF Eligibility for Direct Commercial ContractsThe $10 Million TINA Threshold Is Now in Effect: What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know Domestic Preferences GSA Issues RFI to Explore Ideas to Promote Domestic Procurement on GSA AdvantageJuly 2025 AI Developments Under the Trump Administration Employment SBA’s Proposed Update to the 8(a) Business Development Program: A New Approach to Social DisadvantageState Department Revives and Expands the Mexico City Policy Energy Department of Energy Selects 278 Genesis Mission ProjectsDOE Announces Funding Opportunity for Domestic Critical Materials Processing, Recycling, and Manufacturing Escobar COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors Could Pose False Claims Act RiskSenator Grassley and Senior DOJ Official Discuss Potential False Claims Act Changes and Enforcement Priorities False Claims Act SBA’s Proposed Update to the 8(a) Business Development Program: A New Approach to Social DisadvantageE-Verify and the False Claims Act: An Emerging Tool in Immigration Enforcement FAR Proposed FAR Part 40 Rule: Consolidation of Supply Chain Security and Information Security Requirements and New Changes to the RulesFrom Paper Reform to Practice: How Agencies Are Actually Implementing the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul FITARA USSC Issues RFP For Report On Supply Chain IT Vulnerabilities From ChinaDoD IG Report Reveals Ongoing Struggles in IT-Acquisition Reform FMS and DCS DSCA Expands FMF Eligibility for Direct Commercial ContractsNew Executive Order Targets Reforms to Foreign Military Sales FOIA DOJ Issues New Guidance for Treatment of Confidential Information Under Recent Supreme Court FOIA DecisionSupreme Court Shakes Up FOIA Exemption for Confidential Information Global Trade Tariff Takedown: Implications of Tariff Refunds for Government ContractorsTrump Administration Issues AI Action Plan and Series of AI Executive Orders Government Contracts M&A Issues Congress Considers Further FOCI Reforms as DoW Moves to Expand Disclosure Requirements for Unclassified Defense ContractorsTime To Overhaul FAR Part 42? The Novation Process Can Use An Upgrade Government Contracts Regulatory Compliance Congress Considers Further FOCI Reforms as DoW Moves to Expand Disclosure Requirements for Unclassified Defense ContractorsSBA’s Proposed Update to the 8(a) Business Development Program: A New Approach to Social Disadvantage Grants and Cooperative Agreements Proposed Rule Would Fundamentally Impact Federal Grant and Financial Assistance Framework GSA Schedule Overhauling the GSA ScheduleExecutive Order Issued To Expand GSA’s Role in Acquisition of “Common Goods and Services” and Information Technology Health Care Contracting Show Me the Documentation: NIH Pushes Grantees to Formalize Subaward / Consortium Agreements Trump Administration Increases Uncertainty for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Independent Research & Development The Defense Production Act and the Coronavirus Executive Order: Key ConsiderationsA Coronavirus Contractor’s Guide to the Defense Production Act Inflation Reduction Act Treasury and IRS Release New Guidance on Inflation Reduction Act Domestic Content Bonus CreditTreasury Releases Long-Awaited Guidance for Domestic Content Bonus Credit Under Inflation Reduction Act Information Technology Contracting OMB Rescinds the “Common Form” Secure Software Attestation RequirementJuly 2025 AI Developments Under the Trump Administration Insurance & Indemnity Covington Submits Supreme Court Amicus Curiae Brief Addressing Derivative Sovereign Immunity for Government ContractorsAre Federal Contractors Immunized From Vaccination Litigation? Mitigating The Risk Of Civil Liabilities Arising Out Of The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Intellectual Property Technically Still Yours: Court Holds that Contractors May Mark Unlimited Rights Data with a Proprietary LegendRights in Government-Funded IP: Changes May be on the Horizon Intellectual Property Rights and Internal Investigations Technically Still Yours: Court Holds that Contractors May Mark Unlimited Rights Data with a Proprietary LegendSenate Committee Directs DoD to Reduce Drug Prices International Development DoD Final Rule Clarifies Application of Afghan Taxes to ContractorsUSAID Publishes Final Rule Extending Partner Vetting to Assistance Awards Internet of Things (IoT) July 2024 Developments Under President Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order and AI Executive OrderJune 2024 Developments Under President Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order, National Cybersecurity Strategy, and AI Executive Order Jurisdiction COFC Finds Jurisdiction Over SBIR ProtestCovington Submits Supreme Court Amicus Curiae Brief Addressing Derivative Sovereign Immunity for Government Contractors Legislation The $10 Million TINA Threshold Is Now in Effect: What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to KnowCongress Considers Further FOCI Reforms as DoW Moves to Expand Disclosure Requirements for Unclassified Defense Contractors Maritime Reintroduced SHIPS Act Signals Continued Momentum for Domestic Maritime Investment Multiple Award Schedule Contracting Overhauling the GSA ScheduleGSA Awards First Contracts to Develop an Online Shopping Platform, and the White House Seems to Be Paying Attention NDAA The $10 Million TINA Threshold Is Now in Effect: What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to KnowCongress Considers Further FOCI Reforms as DoW Moves to Expand Disclosure Requirements for Unclassified Defense Contractors OMB Scoring OIG Report Chronicles Recent Attempts To Construct FBI Headquarters Through Public-Private Partnership, Highlights Proposed Use of Federal Capital Revolving Fund Privacy May 2022 Developments Under President Biden's Cybersecurity Executive Order: One Year Anniversary UpdatePresident Biden Signs Critical Infrastructure Ransomware Payment and Cyber Incident Reporting into Law Procurement Fraud and Internal Investigations E-Verify and the False Claims Act: An Emerging Tool in Immigration EnforcementBid Rigging Risk for Government Contractors Procurement Policy Defense Department Publishes Guidance Page Concerning Restrictions on Defense Contractors Retaining Outside ConsultantsRegulations Issued for New Restrictions on Defense Contractors Retaining Outside Consultants Procurement Reform The $10 Million TINA Threshold Is Now in Effect: What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to KnowFAR Council Proposes 90-Day Deadline for Termination Settlement Proposals Public-Private Partnerships Department of Energy Selects 278 Genesis Mission ProjectsDOE Announces a New Funding Opportunity under the Genesis Mission Requests for Equitable Adjustment DoD Releases Updated Guidance for Firm-Fixed-Price Contractors Grappling with InflationDoD Releases Guidance on Inflation and Economic Price Adjustments for Fixed-Price Contracts SAFETY Act DHS Cybersecurity Legislation Advances Through Capitol HillOSAI Issues Guidance on the Government Contractor Defense for Certified Anti-terror Technologies SBIR SBIR/STTR Is Back and the Department of War Is Wasting No TimeIs Congress Finally Reauthorizing SBIR/STTR—and What’s Changing? Size Protest It Takes Two: SBA Proposes Applying “Rule of Two” to Multiple-Award ContractsPublic Comments to Proposed Rule Underscore the Need for Additional Clarity on SBA Recertification Requirements Small Business SBA Finalizes Changes to the 8(a) Program's Social Disadvantage RequirementsSBA’s Proposed Update to the 8(a) Business Development Program: A New Approach to Social Disadvantage Socio Economic Procurement Requirements Public Comments to Proposed Rule Underscore the Need for Additional Clarity on SBA Recertification RequirementsOFCCP 2024 Affirmative Action Program Certifications: What You Need to Know State and Local Procurements Expect the Unexpected: How to Navigate State and Local Bid ProtestsState of Emergency: COVID-19, the Stafford Act, and What It All Means for Contractors Sub-Prime Disputes Teaming Agreement Challenges for SubcontractorsWaiting For the Final Government Audit May Be Too Late Subcontracting Congress Considers Further FOCI Reforms as DoW Moves to Expand Disclosure Requirements for Unclassified Defense ContractorsNew DFARS Clauses Require Defense Contractors to Disclose Work Performed in China Supply Chain Defense Department Publishes Guidance Page Concerning Restrictions on Defense Contractors Retaining Outside ConsultantsRegulations Issued for New Restrictions on Defense Contractors Retaining Outside Consultants Suspension and Debarment FAR Council Issues Interim Rule Outlining Procedures Relating to Excluded Covered Articles and SourcesDepartment of Defense Debarment Enjoined Due to Procedural Missteps Trade Agreements Act COFC Reaffirms Domestic Sourcing Regulations as a Viable Basis for Bid ProtestsThe Trump Tariffs and Federal Contractors: In These Taxing Times, Contractors Have a Duty To Know These Five Things Transactional Support and M&A Diligence GAO Recommends Increased Guidance for DOD Mergers & Acquisitions ReviewDOJ Settlement Underscores the Significance of Incorrect Small Business Representations Uncategorized New “Addressing DEI Discrimination” Executive Order: What Federal Contractors Need to Know“Adjusting Certain Delegations”: New Executive Order Aims to Streamline and Clarify Delegated Authorities Under the Defense Production Act Utility Privatization Strict DoD Sourcing Requirements for PV DevicesDLA Energy Plans to Make Utility Privatizations More Effective and Streamlined
