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OMB Issues Memoranda on Use and Acquisition of AI by Federal Agencies, Part 1: What It Means for Government Contractors

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On April 3, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued two memoranda addressing the accelerated use and efficient acquisition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by federal agencies: M-25-21 and M-25-22. The memos...more

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The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 3: Best Practices for OTA Negotiations

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In this Part 3 of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss tactics and best practices defense contractors should deploy when negotiating terms once selected for an OT award. This is...more

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Six Essential Tips for Foreign Military Sales Compliance for Government Contracts

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In celebration of the release of the 6th edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are excited to share six essential tips for ensuring compliance in government contracts in support of Foreign Military Sales...more

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PLAs’ Long Strange Trip Under the Biden and Trump Administrations and What It Means for Contractors Today

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Between Biden’s “most pro-union president ever” term and Trump’s recent federal policy changes done more by chainsaw than scalpel, Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) have endured a tumultuous path recently. Used primarily on...more

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Cozen Currents: He Said, Xi Said

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“President Donald Trump often cites the great personal relationship he has forged with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But before he is able to engage in his signature ‘art of the deal,’ he needs a willing negotiating partner....more

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Announces 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection Period

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection period is scheduled to open on May 20, 2025 and close on June 24, 2025 (2024 EEO-1 Component 1 Instruction...more

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Overcoming 8 Prevailing Wage Obstacles: A Tech Guide for Government Agencies

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Government agencies face significant challenges in managing prevailing wage labor compliance, certified payroll reports, and adhering to Davis-Bacon requirements. Strict regulations, frequent law changes, and the need for...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Contractor's Claim Denied: The Importance of Knowing Prior Projects in Differing Site Condition Disputes

In Skanska Civil USA Southeast, Inc. ASBCA Nos. 61220, 61347 (April 3, 2025), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals denied the contractor's claim for differing site conditions. The contractor asserted claims for...more

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Hold My Beer: The Trump Administration’s Bold Plan to Rewrite the FAR

On April 15, 2025, President Trump issued a sweeping executive order (EO), “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” As reflected in its accompanying Fact Sheet, the EO promises to rewrite the Federal Acquisition...more

Hogan Lovells

Increasing European defence budgets: what are the implications for government contractors and investors?

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At a time of marked geopolitical uncertainty, governments around Europe are committing to meaningful increases in defence spending, whilst also looking to private capital and investment to supplement public funds. This in...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

GSA’s Expanded Role in Purchasing of “Common Goods and Services” under Executive Order 14240

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In a separate post, we discuss how President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14240 (Mar. 20, 2025) will affect federal purchasing of information technology. EO 14240 may also change how the federal government buys billions of...more

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Executive Order 14240 Shifts Information Technology Purchasing to GSA

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President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14240 (Mar. 20, 2025) provides for the General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator to assume responsibility for all Government-wide contracts for the acquisition of information...more

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New York Note: City Legislation, Migrant Relocation, Rikers ICE Office

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NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation - Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed a slate of bills aimed at...more

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Annual Report on EEOC Developments: Fiscal Year 2024 - An Annual Report on EEOC Charges, Litigation, Regulatory Developments and...

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INTRODUCTION - This Annual Report on EEOC Developments—Fiscal Year 2024 (hereafter “Report”), our fourteenth annual publication, is designed as a comprehensive guide to significant Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...more

Disqualified for Using a Company Logo? GAO Reminds Contractors That Formatting Rules Matter

In FI Consulting, Inc., B-423274 (April 11, 2025​), FI Consulting, Inc. (FIC) protested its elimination from a procurement for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program support services after the agency rejected its...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

EEOC announces tentative deadline for EEO-1 Reports

And eight FAQs about preparing your data. According to documents recently filed with the Office of Management and Budget, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is moving forward with the collection of 2024 employment...more

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Trump Administration Executive Order Tracker (UPDATED)

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Below is a tracker of healthcare-related executive orders (EOs) issued by the Trump administration, including overviews of each EO and the date each EO was signed. We will regularly update this tracker as additional EOs are...more

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Federal Judge Blocks Key DEI Executive Order Provisions

On April 14, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a preliminary injunction preventing the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) from enforcing a certification provision and termination clause...more

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The “Prestige”: DoD Unveils NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3, Organizationally Defined Parameters

On April 15, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) released official guidance on Organizationally Defined Parameters (ODPs) appearing in the newly published NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3. At the same time, the DoD reaffirmed...more

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Recent US GAO Decision Reinforces that US COFC’s Decisions are Not Binding on GAO as a Bid Protest Forum

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On April 23, 2025, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a public decision dismissing a reconsideration request filed by 4K Global-ACC JC, LLC. The decision is noteworthy because in rejecting the request for...more

Corrective Action Doesn’t Mean a Do-Over: GAO Okays Narrow Scope of Proposal Revisions

The Mission Essential Group, LLC (MEG) protested the scope of corrective action by U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) following a previous protest involving a linguist support services procurement. In The Mission...more

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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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EEOC Requests OMB Approval for 2024 EEO-1 Reporting Cycle and Updates to Form 462

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Each year companies across the United States await the EEOC portal opening date so that they can manage and plan their resources to meet the deadline to file their EEO-1 form—a report required by the Equal Employment...more

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The New UK Procurement Regime and the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act: Heightened Exclusion & Debarment Risks

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The UK Procurement Act 2023 (the Procurement Act) came into force on 24 February 2025. It introduced significant changes to the UK public procurement landscape including a new regime for suppliers to be excluded from a...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Calling for Reform of the Federal Acquisition Regulation

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The reforms called for could have a significant impact on how federal contractors and their subcontractors conduct business with the federal government....more

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