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SmallGovCon Week in Review: August 12-16, 2024

SmallGovCon

In parallel, the Pentagon’s release of key Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) contracting rules aims to fortify the defense supply chain against cyber threats. A bipartisan Senate bill seeks to mandate cybersecurity vulnerability disclosures by contractors, enhancing national security. Have a great weekend!

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United States: Any Port in a Storm: USTR to Investigate Chinese Shipbuilding Subsidies

Import and Trade Remedies

On April 22, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced its initiation of a Section 301 investigation into China’s acts, policies and practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. Additionally the USTR will hold a public hearing on May 29, 2024.

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The FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Supply Chain-Related Matters of Note Section 804 prohibits DoD from entering into a contract with any person or entity that has fossil fuel business operations with an entity that is greater than 50% owned by either an authority of the government of the Russian Federation or a fossil fuel company that operates in the Russian Federation.

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The role AWS is playing in Prosper Africa Tech initiatives

AWS Public Sector

As a pivotal component within the broader DTA initiative, this alliance pools the resources and expertise of its partners to tackle major legal, regulatory, and logistical obstacles that have hindered the growth of digital trade historically. Screenshots of the Farmer’s app hosted on AWS.

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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

12 Responsible Consumption and Production , calls for a systemic approach and cooperation among all stakeholders along the supply chain to achieve sustainable production and consumption patterns. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. Specifically, SDG 12.7 Using equipment longer, or leasing when needed, is another way to reduce waste.

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The UK’s border ambitions reach the next stage with recommendations for the Ecosystem of Trust

Import and Trade Remedies

The government partnered with six industry consortia, made up of technology firms, traders and logistics companies to test this model via its pilot, announced in 2021. Authorised Economic Operator ) to provide a more frictionless import/export process. The benefits of the EoT for businesses could be significant.

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Not to Be Outpaced: NDAA Presents Measures Addressing China

Inside Government Contracts

Indeed, these provisions may be far more disruptive than requirements imposed by prior year NDAA China provisions that contractors have navigated by reassessing supply chains and increasing due diligence. relationship with Taiwan. LOGILINK and U.S. House Section 866, Senate Sections 1371-73). seaports that accept federal grants.