On November 25, 2025, the Department of State announced an agreement of up to $150 million with Zipline International Inc. to expand access to life-saving medical supplies across Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and...more
12/1/2025
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Government shutdowns create unique challenges for federal contractors — especially when performance obligations collide with halted agency operations, furloughed contracting officers, and disrupted oversight. One...more
10/30/2025
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Colleges and universities are increasingly engaged in complex relationships with the federal government — through contracts, cooperative agreements, and research grants that fund everything from infrastructure and...more
10/22/2025
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The current federal government shutdown is on Day 8 as of the date of this post. The section of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that handles bid protests is included in the portion of the government that is...more
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is often described as the “bible” of federal procurement. For decades, it has governed how agencies acquire goods and services, and how contractors compete for, win, and perform...more
10/7/2025
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On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Department of State announced plans to allocate $250 million in foreign aid to the Philippines to address “acute public health challenges.” The announcement described the plan as...more
As noted in our prior The State of Aid blog post, there are many bellwethers on the future of foreign aid and potential opportunities for contractors in the international development space. One key development that has...more
9/16/2025
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On September 3, 2025, United States District Court Judge Amir H. Ali issued a preliminary injunction directing certain government defendants to ensure the obligation of approximately $11.5 billion in funds appropriated by...more
As of July 1, 2025, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officially ceased to implement foreign assistance. As of September 2, 2025, news reports indicated that USAID completed its “final mission” by...more
9/10/2025
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1966, grants the public the right to access records from any federal agency, promoting transparency and accountability in government. Whether you’re a business owner,...more