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SBA Recognizes Inflation in Size Standards, Eligibility for 8(a) and EDWOSB Programs

Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

Specifically, the Interim Final Rule includes the following major actions: Adjusting the economic disadvantage thresholds applicable to the 8(a) Business Development and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) programs, and the dollar limit for small business size standards for certain industries. [1] 17, 2022). [2]

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Interim Rule Effective in December Establishes Requirements for Contractors to Remove Identified Products and Services from the U.S. Government Supply Chain

Government Contracts & Investigations

The new FAR clauses are required to be included in all solicitations and contracts, regardless of the dollar size of the contract, the type of contract, or the type of offeror. In other words, there are no exceptions for purchases below the micro-purchase threshold or the simplified acquisition threshold.

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Friday Flash 04/19/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

While the threshold for reporting under CISA’s rule is higher than, for example, under the Department of Defense’s (“DoD’s”) cyber incident reporting rule (which requires reporting of incidents involving activities that “may have” occurred), this is a welcome acknowledgement of the practicalities of cyber incident detection and response.

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“(Don’t) Let the Chips Fall Where They May”:  FAR Council Previews Proposed Rule Implementing the Covered Semiconductor Prohibition  

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Both prohibitions will apply to all procurements, including commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items, and purchases below the micro-purchase threshold: Section 5949(a)(1)(A) ( Part A ) prohibits agencies from acquiring electronic products or services that include covered semiconductor products or services. View the full article

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Coming December 4: Do You Know Where Your Supply Chain Risks Are? FAR Council Issues Interim Rule Requiring Contractor Diligence for FASC Exclusion and Removal Orders

Government Contracts Legal Forum

The new FAR clauses implementing these changes will apply to all contracts, including contracts below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracts or orders for commercial products or services (including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items), and orders under indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracting vehicles.

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Friday Flash 04/26/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

While the threshold for reporting under CISA’s rule is higher than, for example, under the Department of Defense’s (“DoD’s”) cyber incident reporting rule (which requires reporting of incidents involving activities that “may have” occurred), this is a welcome acknowledgement of the practicalities of cyber incident detection and response.

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Two New Cybersecurity Proposed Rules Mean Big Changes for Federal Contractors

Government Contracts & Investigations

Updates to relevant terms and definitions – The proposed rule includes new definitions for “IoT devices,” “Operational Technology,” “Telecommunications Equipment,” “Telecommunications Services,” and “Security incident” to be included in FAR 2.101. The new FAR provisions are to be included in all solicitations and contracts.