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DOD Push for Commercial Item and Service Contracting Increases Defense Contracting Opportunities

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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

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – July 2025 #5

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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

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GAO Section 885 Response: Enhanced Pleading and Loser-Pay Requirements

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The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) response to congressional inquiry regarding GAO’s bid protest function (Section 885 response), while pushing back against some proposed changes that could disincentive meritorious...more

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What Contractors Need to Know About DoD’s New IP Guidebook

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

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AI Implications in Senate and House Committees’ Versions of FY 2026 NDAA, and the Pentagon Awards Four AI Contracts Up to $200...

On July 9, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) voted 26-1 to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the Senate floor. The Senate version of the NDAA includes a comprehensive...more

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OMB Proposes Procurement Law Changes to Support “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul”

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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

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The End of DEI Programs in Federal Contracting: Legal Implications for Government Contractors

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

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10 Critical Facts for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractors Facing Suspension or Debarment

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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is cracking down on procurement fraud and contract fraud. It has recently issued multiple referrals for suspension or debarment, and it is targeting not only prime vendors, but...more

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April 2025 Government Contracts Legal Update and Podcast

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

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

New Executive Order Calls for Maximizing Cost-Effective Commercial Solutions in Government Contracting

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

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DoD Workforce Transformation and Strategic Implications for Defense Contractors

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The Department of Defense has initiated a far-reaching transformation of its civilian workforce through the Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative, formalized in the Deputy Secretary of Defense memorandum...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order to Streamline Defense Acquisitions

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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

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Incoming Defense Contract Audit Agency Reorganization

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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

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DoD Other Transactions (OTs) Desk Reference

The incoming Trump administration has sent many signals that it intends to ramp up the Department of Defense’s use of nontraditional acquisition pathways to bridge the “Valley of Death” and bring innovative technologies to...more

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Trump's First 100 Days: Government Contracts

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The anticipated Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is expected to reexamine all federal projects to determine which are truly in the federal government's interest and jurisdiction. At the same time, Trump campaigned...more

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