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New OCI Rule Contains Big Changes

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.” “A contractor is conducting research for an agency, but that contractor or its researchers has financial or non-financial ties to a foreign entity that seeks capability or advantage related to the topic of that research and is likely to exert undue influence on the contractor.

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OMB Final Rule Rewrites the Uniform Guidance for Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Federal Financial Assistance

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Section 180.860 adds as a factor influencing a debarment decision, “whether [an entity’s] business, technical, or professional license(s) has been suspended, terminated, or revoked.”

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The Cost Corner: Government Contracts Cost and Pricing – Compensation for Personal Services (Part I)

Government Contracts & Investigations

31] Thus, implementing and documenting adequate internal controls for determining compensation can significantly reduce audit risk. 36] This guidance affords contractors considerable leeway to try to influence the appropriate level at which to define the relevant geographic area.

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Procurement and the AI EO — Helping federal CAIOs navigate the path ahead

Great Government Through Technology

You’ll also compile inventories, evaluate products, influence workforce development, prioritize projects, remove barriers, document use cases , assess performance, implement internal controls, and ensure your agency’s AI efforts comply with a host of existing laws and policies. But wait, there’s more!