The LathamTECH Podcast — Turning a London Eye Toward International Tech Growth
The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know
Podcast - Navigating the Updated SF-328 Form
Diversifying Your Contract Pipeline by Maximizing Opportunities through the DOD’s Mentor Protégé Program
Podcast - The "I" in FOCI and AI: Innovation, Intelligence, Influence
Podcast - Defense Dynamics: Navigating the Post-Election Landscape for the National Security Sector, Part 2
Episode 345 -- Raytheon Pays $950 Million to Resolve Fraud, FCPA, ITAR and False Claims Act Violations
Defense Dynamics: Navigating the Post-Election Landscape for the National Security Sector
Understanding FOCI Mitigation
Cybersecurity Insights: Updates on CMMC Implementation and CUI Identification
Protecting Our Nation’s Data: Cybersecurity Compliance for Government Contractors
Podcast - The State of Contractor Cybersecurity with Katie Arrington
What Do the Newly Released CMMC 2.1 Documents Mean?
Season 2 Episode 5- Defense Trade Down Under
Podcast - Third-Party Assessments and NIST SP 800-171
Third-Party Assessments and NIST SP 800-171
[Podcast] NSA Cybersecurity Services for Defense Contractors
Podcast: A Deep Dive into Consortia with Dan Sennott and Stephanie Halcrow
Federal Contracting Overseas: Insider Tips for Ensuring Compliance with Host Country Laws
Cybersecurity and 889 Compliance in 2021: What Government Contractors Need to Know
Emissary LLC, the incumbent contractor, protested the Department of Defense’s Washington Headquarters Services’ award of a contract to Gemini Industries for technical support services to the Office of the Assistant Secretary...more
PilieroMazza recently highlighted a Department of Defense (DOD) memo requiring DOD Components to adopt the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) as the preferred acquisition method for business and weapon system programs. The...more
The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know - As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and...more
As the Defense Department increasingly turns to Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline innovation and speed up procurement, contractors—especially those in the defense sector—must adapt to this rapidly...more
Earlier this year, the Department of Defense (DoD) published an “Intellectual Property Guidebook for DoD Acquisition.” It is the culmination of many years of work and the most insightful data rights guidance out of the...more
WHAT: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently submitted to Congress 16 proposed changes to procurement laws in support of the “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” effort, which Wiley has been chronicling here. These...more
Closing an aerospace or defense M&A deal is only the beginning. Successful integration requires careful planning to ensure compliance, operational continuity, and the retention of key personnel....more
In AIX Tech, LLC, B-423417, et al., June 11, 2025, AIX Tech protested the award by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) of a task order to Defense Solutions Group (DSG) for strategic advisory support services,...more
Once a term sheet is in place, buyers must conduct thorough due diligence to uncover potential risks and liabilities. In the aerospace and defense sector, due diligence extends beyond financials to regulatory compliance,...more
On January 21, 2025, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued initial guidance to implement the Executive Order Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs. ...more
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani presents the latest insights from our Government Contracts group, offering a comprehensive overview of recent significant decisions, regulatory changes, and essential updates for businesses...more
WHAT: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently released its long-anticipated Intellectual Property Guidebook for DoD Acquisition – the culmination of years of internal effort to standardize the Department’s approach to...more
Welcome to Holland & Knight's defense news update. We are pleased to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more
The Department of Defense (the “DoD”) recently released a new comprehensive guidebook to help navigate intellectual property laws and regulations. The guidebook states: In today’s global military competition, DoD needs to...more
As the Department of Defense (DoD) scales artificial intelligence across its operations, government contractors must ensure their AI solutions align with federal mandates and ethical standards. This guide provides links to...more
In celebration of the release of the 6th edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are excited to share six essential tips for ensuring compliance in government contracts in support of Foreign Military Sales...more
In the current economic climate, the obvious focus of many companies is on the administration’s imposition of tariffs. However, government contractors, especially those contracting with the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”),...more
At the end of 2024, Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) published a plan (“Restoring Freedom’s Forge: American Innovation Unleashed”) and introduced a bill (the Fostering Reform and Government Efficiency in Defense Act or FoRGED...more
In a few short weeks, President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders (EOs) that, once implemented, will significantly alter federal procurement. We previously reviewed the EO directing the modernization of defense...more
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contractors with foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) soon will face new requirements. Though cleared DOD contractors have long been bound by FOCI obligations, the new rule will...more
On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled “Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and Accountability.” This EO aims to reform the foreign defense sales (FDS) system, which encompasses...more
On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (the Order) to streamline the defense acquisition process and workforce, and potentially eliminate defense programs that are over budget or behind schedule....more
On April 7, 2025, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) announced a comprehensive reorganization plan aimed at consolidating its Region and Corporate Audit Directorates (CAD) into three primary Directorates in response to...more
The Trump administration recently announced three significant initiatives to reshape the federal procurement landscape. These include three new executive orders aimed at modernizing defense acquisitions, reforming foreign...more