SmallGovCon

JUNE 14, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news there is buzz about AI procurement, supply chain risks, and timing changes on the 8(a) and WOSBS programs from SBA. We are grateful for air conditioning here at SmallGovCon. We hope you have been staying cool and have some fun things planned for the weekend.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The subject of the hearing was “Safeguarding the Federal Software Supply Chain.” Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to address the federal software supply chain. As such, they are well-aware of the challenges involved in addressing vulnerabilities in the federal software supply chain.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

MAY 24, 2024

Cara Wulf and Philip Lee identify how to ensure that good cybersecurity hygiene flows through a contractor’s supply chain. More information The post Supply Chain Management and Cybersecurity Updates appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This week’s episode covers the FAR clauses implementing the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, updates to NASA’s Small Business Mentor Protégé Program, and DOJ’s new safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in connection with mergers and acquisitions, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou.

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GovCon Wire

JUNE 5, 2024

Jennifer Kauffman, most recently chief operating officer of CyberCore Technologies, will transition to the role of CEO after multinational information technology company HP (NYSE: HPQ) completed its acquisition of the Maryland-based secure supply chain management and cybersecurity services provider.

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Government Contracts

MAY 23, 2024

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council's recent proposed rulemaking clarifies plans to ban government purchases of semiconductors from certain Chinese companies, creating uncertainty around how contractors will be able to adjust supply chains that are already burdened and contracted to capacity, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

More information The post Supply Chain Management and Cybersecurity Updates appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Ahead of the Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act, which would speed up federal acquisition security risk investigations and federal procurement bans, companies should take steps to identify indirect involvement with foreign adversaries in their supply chains and prepare to respond quickly to a FASC recommendation, say attorneys at (..)

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 24, 2024

Effective January 1, 2027, COTS items will be exempt from the updated prohibition unless they are 50% or more covered material (not just tungsten) by weight. Key Takeaways Now that the final rule has clarified requirements, companies should consider: Reviewing their supply chains for prohibited covered materials and products.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 17, 2024

Counterparty and supply chain risk intelligence platform Sayari, advised by Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP, on Wednesday revealed that it closed on an upsized $235 million strategic majority investment from Kirkland & Ellis LLP-advised private equity shop TPG, which will provide the company with additional capital to support continued growth.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Small business enterprise certification, particularly MWBE certification, helps minority and women-owned businesses secure government contracts and receive valuable support. Key Takeaways MWBE certification enhances business opportunities for minority and women-owned enterprises by prioritizing them in government contract procurement.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This is session 3 of 4 in the Introduction to Government Contracts webinar series. In this session, Cara Wulf and Philip Lee identify several issues Government contractors will encounter in everyday performance of Government contracts.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On October 5, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) issued an interim Federal Acquisition Regulation rule (FAR rule) that implements the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA). Further detail on these procedures is described in our client alert of the interim rule available here. [1]

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 29, 2024

I mean, in their summary, it says the [National Security Memorandum] directs actions to improve the security and diversity of chip supply chains. Well, the government isn’t making chip supply chains. Tom Temin In some ways, it seems like a call to action for various agencies to do rulemaking.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 5, 2024

This week in federal government contracting news saw more insights on the new CMMC regime as well as important trends for 2024.

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Holland & Knight: Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FARC) issued a new final interim rule requiring contractors to review their supply chain to ensure no companies, products or services they are providing the federal government or using in the performance of a contract have been excluded by the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC).

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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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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

And this really matters because of how much ordering is done as task orders as opposed to brand-new acquisitions under the many multiple award contracts out there, correct? So it’s a huge part of government contracting. Finally, agencies are also going to be able to establish their own specific exemptions.

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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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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Close VP, Solution Architecture, Federated Wireless Chad Jones × Chad Jones Global Government Supply Chain & Procurement Lead Chad Jones is the Global Government Supply Chain and Procurement Lead for KPMG. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Cybersecurity is a big deal in government contracting. It’s a program created by the Department of Defense (DoD) to make sure companies working with the government are keeping their data safe. The better your grade, the more secure you are, and the more likely you are to win government contracts.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the dynamic world of government contracting, success is achieved not just by the quality of your products or services but also by the strength of the relationships you cultivate. Building and nurturing key relationships is essential for navigating the complexities of the government procurement landscape.

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Government Contracts Advisor

MARCH 16, 2016

Recently revised cybersecurity regulations affecting US defense contractors and their subcontractors seek to address gaps in government contractor supply chains […]

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by IBM over the terms of a solicitation to modernize the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' supply chain, saying the VA reasonably scrutinized bidders' financial health as part of the deal.

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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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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. They’re still dealing with pretty significant supply chain issues, even though we’re having the COVID pandemic pretty much in the rearview mirror. And that has an outsized impact on small business.

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Government Contracts Navigator

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This one is called the Supply Chain Resilience Council. appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator. DeLancey, Jr. ● On November 27, the Administration announced another blue-ribbon panel to bolster the domestic manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.

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USFCR

MARCH 26, 2025

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise, and the Federal Government is paying attention. To protect sensitive data within the defense supply chain, the Department of Defense (DoD) created the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

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Inside Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Ultimately, although the facts described by the Complaint paint a picture of more extreme and willful efforts to skirt Section 889 requirements, the charges reflect that the Government is increasingly focused on supply chain security, and that is willing to bring criminal action for non-compliance where it feels that prosecution is appropriate.

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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. See Table 1.A

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

military forces and their partners can use in conflicts to integrating 5G capabilities to create “smart” warehouses to significant improvements in supply chain logistics, DoD has been committed to investing in rethinking the meaning and applications of communications. From creating secure private networks that U.S.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 14, 2024

Eric Crusius, government contracting attorney and partner at law firm Holland and Knight, said contractors should aim to understand whether they may be required to meet CMMC requirements well before the solicitation. CMMC phased rollout The rule also lays out a three-year-long “phased rollout” of the CMMC requirements.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 26, 2024

We remain committed to this mission at the upcoming Spring Training Conference, ensuring that attendees leave with comprehensive updates on acquisition policies, programs, and initiatives in subjects like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the medical supply chain, and much more. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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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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WashngtonExec

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Tyto Athene has appointed Rick Johnson as chief financial officer to lead the finance, accounting, supply chain, pricing and contracts teams. Johnson brings over 25 years of financial and accounting experience in the federal government contracting arena. Rick is a proven CFO with a very strategic orientation.

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WashngtonExec

AUGUST 20, 2024

JoAnne Dukeshire Senior Vice President of Business Enablement, Arcfield According to Arcfield CEO Kevin Kelly, behind every winning government contracting business is a dedicated team of contracts, pricing and supply chain professionals that ensure operations run smoothly and strategies are legally and financially sound.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 11, 2024

industrial capacity and describes four main priorities for shoring them up: building more resilient supply chains, increasing the industrial workforce, using more flexible acquisition policies, and economic deterrence. Broadly, the strategy lays out what Defense officials see as the current weaknesses in U.S.

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