In response to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Department of Defense (DoD) issued a class deviation postponing the proposed requirement to disclose greenhouse gas emissions.
On November 14, 2022, the...more
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has issued a far-reaching proposed rule that requires significant greenhouse gas reporting and emission reduction obligations for federal contractors.
Most federal contractors,...more
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council recently issued a far-reaching proposed rule that includes significant compliance obligations for contractors related to their greenhouse gas emissions.
Most federal contractors,...more
The federal government, led by the U.S. Department of Labor, is moving forward on implementing the provisions of President Biden’s Executive Order 14026, which was signed in April 2021. Most new federal government contracts...more
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force recently issued guidance that requires the vast majority of prime contractors and subcontractors to ensure that their covered contractor employees, including those working remotely, are...more
9/30/2021
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Through a proposed rule published on July 22, 2021, the Department of Labor is implementing Executive Order 14026. The new rule and Executive Order will require federal service, construction contractors and subcontractors to...more
7/28/2021
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Davis-Bacon Act ,
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Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
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Wage and Hour
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals rules against the government on summary judgment but reminds offerors of the importance of understanding this key procurement law.
The Procurement Integrity Act (PIA) governs...more
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump invoked his wartime authority under the Defense Production Act (the Act) to fulfill orders deemed necessary for national defense.
The Act allows the federal government...more
On Oct. 4, 2019, the DOJ issued guidance for determining whether commercial or financial information provided by a person or company is “confidential” under FOIA Exemption 4.
When preparing reverse-FOIA submissions, a...more
10/21/2019
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Exemptions ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
FOIA ,
Food Marketing Institute v Argus Leader Media ,
New Guidance ,
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Public Disclosure ,
Public Records ,
Technology Transfer Agreements ,
Trade Secrets ,
Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014
For Department of Defense (DoD) acquisitions, the Conference Report for Fiscal Year 2018 NDAA includes provisions that simplify and others that complicate contractor responsibilities.
Proposed supply chain diligence...more
11/21/2017
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Cybersecurity ,
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Due Diligence ,
E-Commerce ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
National Security ,
NDAA ,
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Subcontractors ,
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Vendors