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U.S. Government issues definition of “recruitment fees” in FAR...
The Department of Defense (“DoD”), General Services Administration (“GSA”), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) recently issued a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition...
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GSA moves forward with plan to consolidate the federal supply schedule program
The General Services Administration (“GSA”) currently operates 24 Multiple Award Schedules (“MAS”), under which it awards largely pre-negotiated contracts on largely commercial-item terms for a...
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New OHA decision regarding class waivers of the non-manufacturer rule creates...
Those familiar with Federal procurements know the general rule: If you submit a proposal against a solicitation despite disagreeing with one of its provisions, you usually waive the right to challenge...
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How DUNS number changes could affect your business
Businesses of all sizes should know of a significant change in the way government grants and contracts will be handled. The General Services Administration (“GSA”) announced in an interview with...
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New bill wants to speed up small biz payments
Four House lawmakers have introduced legislation that would shorten the amount of time small business wait to get paid by federal agencies for work done on contract. Under the proposed “Accelerated...
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How government contracting is still suffering from the shutdown
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended in January 2019, but businesses that contract with the federal government are still seeing damaging effects for themselves and their employees...
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Department of Labor to host education, outreach event for veterans June 26th
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and Veterans’ Employment and Training Service are collaborating with the Georgia Department of Labor, the Atlanta VA Health...
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The government’s historic spending spree continues
Driven largely by the Defense Department, the federal government’s discretionary spending spiked to a seven-year high in fiscal 2018, with agencies obligating more than $554 billion for products and...
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Federal contract spending grew 9% in 2018
Federal contract spending in fiscal 2018 increased for the third straight year to $559 billion, a 9% increase over 2017 spending and the highest level since 2010, when agencies spent $562 billion. The...
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Federal contracting trends to expect in 2021
While the COVID pandemic defined 2020 for government contractors and everyone else, I have hope that 2021 will mark a return to normalcy and growth for this sector. Federal contracting will still feel...
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