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Suspension and "Guilt by Association"

A recent federal court decision highlights two important issues relating to excluding contractors from participation in federal government contracting: (1) suspension, and (2) "affiliation."...more

Two New Acts Expand Agency Debarment and Suspension Authority

The 2012 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) broaden the reach of the government’s suspension and debarment authority. The CAA prohibits covered federal agencies from...more

Are Those Real Parts? Government Contractors Must Comply With New Inspection and Reporting Requirements Created by NDAA 2012 for...

The recently enacted National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) of 2012 establishes a host of new requirements for government contractors regarding detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts. These new...more