NIH NITAAC

JANUARY 5, 2022

Dear Federal Partners, Information technology manufacturers and suppliers across the country are struggling with significant supply chain disruptions that are impacting their ability to meet customer and market demands. In December, we convened a special listening session with our contract holders. The budget includes $58.4

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Government Contracts & Investigations

OCTOBER 11, 2023

On October 5, 2023, the FAR Council released an Interim Rule on “ Implementation of Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Orders.” Government supply chain as directed by the Federal Acquisition Security Council (“FASC). In August 2021, the FASC issued a Final Rule adding a new 41 C.F.R.

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Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 11, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably transformed the landscape of government contracting, necessitating rapid adjustments and the adoption of new practices. This article presents a structured exploration into how COVID-19 has reshaped government contracting, interlaced with invaluable educational resources offered by PCI.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The interim rule also imposes obligations for a related “reasonable inquiry” at the time of proposal submission and quarterly monitoring during contract performance. A prior interim rule established the FASC as the repository for reports of supply chain risk. FASCSA orders apply as follows: Table 1.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

Crowell & Moring’s “Fastest 5 Minutes” is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without. View the full article

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Government, which has been sponsoring diversity programs since 1969 on government contracts. But, there was one article that I clearly recall reading and it stuck with me. . As a supply chain professional who had performance tied to savings many times in my career, this resonated with me.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 13, 2023

I was in Iowa last month, John Holtz is headed to Nebraska next week for the Fall Meet the Buyers Government Contracting Conference and Nicole Pottroff will be going to Oklahoma the following week for the ICBS Conference. Please come out to see them if you are in the area.

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WIFCON: Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Crusius, Daniel Sennott View the full article

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 4, 2024

In 2024, rural development and public contracting opportunities are poised to play a significant role in bolstering economic growth and sustainability in underserved communities. This article delves into the key trends, opportunities, and strategic approaches to maximize public contracting benefits for rural development.

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WIFCON: Government Contracts

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Fontanez View the full article Friedman, Andrew K. McAllister, Eric S. Crusius, Mackenzie A. Zales, Sergio A.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 27, 2024

GSA also explained that the final rule is an “initial step” in providing more sustainable packaging and that the goal is to encourage other federal agencies to eventually adopt these practices into other government contracts. View the full article The final rule is effective starting July 8, 2024.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 23, 2024

Firm fixed price (FFP) contracts are a common type of agreement used in government contracting. Under an FFP contract, the supplier agrees to deliver a specific product or service at a predetermined price, regardless of the actual costs incurred during the project.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

Semiconductor Provenance The ANPR rightly acknowledges the practical challenges of compliance with the Section 5949 prohibitions given the pervasiveness of semiconductors and the opacity of supply chains. View the full article

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

However, navigating the complex world of public sector contracting can be challenging. In this article, we’ll explore key aspects of government construction projects and provide insights to help you secure contracts and achieve success.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Close Publisher, FedInsider John Breeden II × John Breeden II Moderator & Contributing Editor FedInsider Contributing Editor John Breeden II is an award winning journalist and reviewer who has spent 20 years working in the federal, technology and government space.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 20, 2024

3 to maintain consistency with the SP 800-53B moderate control baseline: Planning (PL), System and Services Acquisition (SA), and Supply Chain Risk Management (SR). The post NIST Releases Final Version of NIST SP 800-171, Revision 3 appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. View the full article

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 17, 2024

The post DoD Announces First Ever Strategy for a Modernized Defense Industrial Ecosystem appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. View the full article and close international allies and partners, economic security, and integrated deterrence.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 19, 2024

Or they’re small businesses or providing additional value in this process in the supply chain to drive that base. Maybe they’re out there, but they say, who needs this when it comes to dealing with the federal government because of the enormous compliance costs? Justin Chiarodo That’s absolutely right.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

‘Ask the PMO Tables:’ One-on-One Sessions with Government Officials As part of our efforts to facilitate engagement between government and industry, we are excited to announce that the popular “Ask the PMO” Tables will return for both days of the Fall Training Conference! James Peake , M.D., James Peake , M.D.,

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 12, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, managing risks associated with subcontractors is a critical skill that can make or break your project’s success. At Public Contracting Institute , we understand the challenges contractors face when dealing with subcontractors.

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Select GCR

JUNE 18, 2024

This article breaks down the DFAR compliant regulations, detailing the steps to achieve compliance and the risks of non-compliance, providing a roadmap for contractors to safeguard sensitive data in line with the Department of Defense’s stringent requirements.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In government contracting, if a contract value exceeds a certain dollar threshold and an international trade agreement governing procurement is applicable, the BAA domestic preferences will be waived in favor of permitting acquisition of TAA-compliant products. Kits” are to be treated as one Manufactured Product.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 12, 2024

After the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, the contractor alleged that its subcontractors faced a number of impacts, such as government-ordered changes to the method and manner of the work, restricted access to the worksite, excessive price increases, and supply chain issues. View the full article

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As part of its supply chain management framework, the Government relies on contractors at every tier to “flow down” mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses to their lower tier contractors. View the full article

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 12, 2024

DoD Instruction Expands DCSA’s FOCI Reach Beyond Cleared Contractors appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. View the full article the questionnaire that will be used to solicit the required disclosures). 3] This date was rescheduled from the original March 2021. The post Why Should They Have All the Fun?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 18, 2024

For more background on the initial draft RFP, Baker Tilly published an article that is available here. Read the full article here. They must also report to the government if they discover that a covered article has been provided or used in the performance of a contract. To register, click here.

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FedInsider

MAY 29, 2024

To view this webinar: How to Fight Threats to the Software Supply Chain. Cochran has also authored various technical works, including over 200 electronic and print articles and two books for publication. He is a US patent holder for invention in cybersecurity. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. James Peake , M.D., Polansky v.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 25, 2024

For more background on the initial draft RFP, Baker Tilly published an article that is available here. Read the full article here. There are several changes when compared to the first draft RFP – some of which address technical proposal structure, self-scoring and teaming.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 2, 2024

As of the writing of this article, eleven comments already have been submitted (mere days after publication of the Proposed Rule). Requirements for Subcontractors and Service Providers The Proposed Rule confirms that DoD wants the CMMC requirements to apply throughout the supply chain, at all tiers.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Companies should make sure they have the appropriate investment of resources for compliance, which likely will require a cross-section of corporate engagement, including information security, legal, compliance, supply chain and business operation stakeholders. View the full article

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group discusses the most consequential changes for government contractors here. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 , signed into law on December 22, 2023, makes numerous changes to acquisition policy.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million federal employees who will be directly impacted in some way by a federal government shutdown with the majority facing a furlough of an undetermined length. federal government contracts signed every year and they may be impacted by a shutdown. Finally, the federal government spends approximately $1.2

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GovCon & Trade

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether through the vaccine mandate, minimum wage increase, emissions disclosure rules, or now with Buy America (BA) rules, the Biden administration has long used the government contracting community to advance its domestic policies. The IIJA also requires all “manufactured products” to have been (1).

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 8, 2024

I know you saw the article that me and my partner Jim Gatto published in the Procurement Lawyer recently on this specific topic, AI challenges for government contractors. So, even now, it’s very important that contractors are clear and transparent about their AI use with respect to their government contracts.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 1, 2023

And now, in federal government contracting news, check out some interesting articles about how the federal government is approaching the use of AI and protecting critical supply chains. 1 first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 15, 2024

Before you head into your weekend activities, here are a few articles on what’s happening in the federal government contracting world. I think more than anything, people are just ready to get outside to enjoy the warmer temperatures. Enjoy the weekend and don’t forget to wear green!

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