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Other Transactions: A Flexible and Efficient Acquisition Tool for the Department of Defense

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On March 6, 2025, the Defense Secretary released a memorandum directing the Department of Defense (“DoD”) to adopt the Software Acquisition Pathway (“SWP”) to speed up the development, procurement, and delivery of software...more

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DOD Mandates Use of Software Acquisition Pathway for Software Development Procurements

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WHAT: Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum titled “Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize Lethality” that is intended to reform DOD’s procurement involving software development....more

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Interstellar Insights - March 2025

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Congress is prioritizing new legislation to authorize NASA and support commercial space activities. The proposed bills aim to maintain a vibrant commercial space sector by streamlining licensing regulations and ensuring that...more

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The Iron Dome for America (Trump EO Tracker)

Summary - The order requires the deploying and maintaining of a next-generation missile defense shield. Also requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to the President a reference architecture, capabilities-based...more

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The Next Secretary of Defense and National Security Priorities: What Companies Need to Know

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Pete Hegseth, during his Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) confirmation hearings, articulated several priorities that could have a significant impact on private industry in the United States. These priorities focused primarily on...more

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What Government Contractors Need to Know about the NDAA for FY25

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President Joe Biden signed into law last week the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). ...more

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NDAA Provisions Impacting Government Contractors and Their Supply Chains

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On December 18, 2024, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA), which the House of Representatives passed the previous week. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law...more

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New Topics in Pre-Release for DoD Small Business Innovation Research Program

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One hundred thirty interesting new topics and themes were included in the December 2024 prerelease for the DoD Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR). The DoD SBIR program enables small businesses to develop and...more

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AI Post-Election – Initial Government Insights

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As of the end of last week, the Republican party had secured control of the White House and both Chambers of Congress, paving the way for significant government change. As the Trump administration sets out its priorities,...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: September 2024

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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SBICCT Initiative Adds New Tool to Drive Innovation

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The Department of Defense (DoD) has long searched for ways to foster innovation in the defense industrial base by harnessing US comparative advantages like our capital markets and American technological innovation...more

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Congress to Increase Funds for Artificial Intelligence Capabilities in Fiscal Year 2024

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Overview - Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to drive dialogue among policy makers, industry leaders, and the broader public and presents increasing congressionally authorized federal spending opportunities. For decades,...more

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FY24 National Defense Authorization Act Provisions Aim to Increase Artificial Intelligence Research, Development, and Contracting...

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Overview - Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of political discourse, renewing bipartisan support for the United States’ global technological edge. As Congress and the Department of Defense (DOD) seek to...more

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Silicon Valley Meets Washington, D.C.: DOD's CSO Authority Is Here to Stay

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has finalized a proposed rule authorizing the acquisition of commercial products and services using general solicitation competitive procedures known as a "commercial solutions opening"...more

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Defense Department’s Updated Procurement Process Allows Quicker Access to Private Sector AI Products

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[*Editor’s note: Humans wrote this article without using ChatGPT. Recent news events, of which we hope all attorneys are aware, suggested this was the better course.] Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be infiltrating...more

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Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: February 2023

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. Legislative Updates: - General Congressional...more

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Department of Defense Invests in Artificial Intelligence

According to a list published recently by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, which audits federal agencies and programs, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is currently involved with more than 685 artificial...more

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Key provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for government contractors

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Through Aerospace and Defense Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry. Our A&D industry team monitors the latest developments to help our clients stay...more

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2022 NDAA: Important Considerations for Government Contractors

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Considered one of the few “must pass” pieces of legislation, Congress uses the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to shape federal procurement policy. Each year, the NDAA contains provisions prohibiting certain...more

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NIST On Track To Clarify Bayh-Dole To Ensure High Prices Cannot Be Used As Grounds For Exercising March-in Rights – Or Is It?

On January 4, 2021, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published proposed rules for comment changing regulations promulgated under the Bayh-Dole Act (35 U.S.C. §§ 200-204), which allow businesses and...more

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Holland & Knight's Israel Practice Newsletter - Winter 2017

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Holland & Knight invites you to read our Winter 2017 Israel Practice newsletter, in which our authors discuss pertinent American-Israeli topics. As Israel has been a crossroads and a prolific source of new ideas for more than...more

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