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Update: FAR 2.0 Parts 18, 39, and 43 Released

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The Trump Administration, through the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, has revealed the next set of revised Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) sections as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO): FAR Parts 18, 39,...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

6 Tips for Government Contractors to Avoid, Neutralize, and Mitigate Organizational Conflicts of Interest

Organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) continue to be a critical compliance risk in the federal contracting landscape. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) mandates that contracting officers “avoid, neutralize, or...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

FAR Council Releases Modifications to Three Sections

The FAR Council is undertaking a systematic approach to revising the FARs. On Friday, June 13, 2025, it released its revisions to FAR Part 18 – Emergency Acquisitions, FAR Part 39 – Acquisition of Information and...more

McCarter & English Blog: Government Contracts...

The Need for Speed: DoD’s “Software Fast Track” Targets Bureaucracy at Mach 2

The Department of Defense (DoD) is revving its engines again—this time to rocket past its own software acquisition drag. Launched via an April 24 memo from Acting DoD CIO Katie Arrington, the DoD’s Software Fast Track (SWFT)...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Trump Issues Executive Order on Cybersecurity Rolling Back Some Prior Policies and Introducing New Ones

Last week, the Trump administration made its priorities clear for the nation’s cybersecurity posture in the form of the newly issued executive order entitled “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

New GAO Decision Highlights Effective OCI Identification and Mitigation Practices

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Federal contractors need to be proactive about detecting and neutralizing or mitigating Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI). The FAR’s OCI provisions (currently found at FAR Subpart 9.5) promote the fairness and...more

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Update: FAR 2.0 Rollout Underway

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In what is sure to be an on-going series, we have the latest update regarding the FAR 2.0 rollout. Releasing the First Rollout- On May 2, 2025, the FAR Council released substantive rewrites of FAR Parts 1 (Federal...more

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10 Prevailing Wage Pitfalls Prime Contractors Can’t Ignore (And How to Stay Ahead)

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Complying with prevailing wage laws is essential for prime contractors working on public projects. This ensures the smooth execution of projects and protects your company’s reputation and financial stability....more

Epstein Becker & Green

New Federal Agency Policies and Protocols for Artificial Intelligence Utilization and Procurement Can Provide Useful Guidance for...

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On April 3, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) issued two Memoranda (Memos) regarding the use and procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) by executive federal agencies....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

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Defense Industry Acquisitions Face ‘Modernized’ Overhaul in Recent Executive Order

President Donald Trump signed an executive order April 9, “Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base,” to reform the United States’ “antiquated defense acquisition processes.”...more

DLA Piper

White House Releases Guidance for AI Acquisition and Use in Government

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New guidance emphasizes risk-based governance, requires “impact assessments” - On April 7, 2025, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released two memoranda, outlining its latest guidance for federal...more

Woods Rogers

President Directs Four DOD Acquisition Reform Studies

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On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base,” directing the Secretary of Defense to study and report on ways to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

White House Unveils Government-Wide Plan to Streamline AI Integration

On April 7, the White House issued a fact sheet outlining new steps to support the responsible use and procurement of AI across federal agencies. The initiative builds on the Biden Administration’s 2023 Executive Order on AI...more

Blank Rome LLP

All-Points Bulletin for Defense Contractors: If You’re 15% Behind Schedule or 15% Over Budget, You Need a Strategy

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On April 9, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (“EO”) titled Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base. This EO seeks to overhaul many aspects of defense acquisition...more

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Modernizing Defense Acquisition and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base

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On April 9, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order, titled “Modernizing Defense Acquisition and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base.” This order outlines a broad and ambitious reform effort...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base (Trump EO Tracker)

Reforms the Department of Defense’s acquisition processes by: (a)  Utilization of existing authorities to expedite acquisitions throughout the Department of Defense, including a first preference for commercial solutions and a...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Addressing Risks from Susman Godfrey (Trump EO Tracker)

Employees of the law firm Susman Godfrey LLP (Susman) will have any active security clearances suspended. Also, all government contractors are required, to the extent permitted by law, to disclose any business they do with...more

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[Podcast] Managing Software Licenses in Government Contracts: Lessons from Recent Cases

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In this episode of Wiley's Government Contracts podcast, Wiley Partner Scott Felder discusses the complexities of software licensing in government contracts. The group covers key issues like license compliance, terminations,...more

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CPARS Ratings: Subjective or Objective? ASBCA Weighs In

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For government contractors, a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) rating can make or break future opportunities. But how objective are these ratings? A recent ruling[1] by the Armed Services Board of...more

Blank Rome LLP

Five Practical Tips for Government Contractors Navigating the Executive Order Chaos

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Federal government contractors are living in a climate of uncertainty. Executive orders affecting government contracts are being issued at a rapid pace. The executive orders tend to be broad and high-level with regulatory...more

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Potential Government Shutdown Nears as Negotiations Stall on the Hill

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WHAT: The March 14 funding deadline is fast approaching, and it is increasingly likely that the federal government may shut down. Although the House narrowly passed a funding bill this week, the Senate has signaled that it...more

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10 FAQs: Navigating Legal Challenges for Government Contractors Impacted by President Trump’s Recent Executive Orders

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Government contractors are facing a host of legal and compliance challenges following President Trump’s recent executive orders. These orders have prompted government-wide contract reviews, funding issues, increased scrutiny...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Understanding the Proposed Updates to Organizational Conflict of Interest Rules

On January 15, the Department of Defense, GSA, and NASA published proposed rules that would implement the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act. The Act was enacted on December 27, 2022....more

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Tariffs, Leprechauns, and Contract Gold: Navigating the Hidden Costs of Trade Policies

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, many of us are on the lookout for four-leaf clovers, a pot of gold, or perhaps even a mischievous leprechaun guarding his treasure. But in the world of government contracting, the real...more

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