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The National Defense Authorization Act is a United States federal statute enacted each year to specify the budget and expenditures of the Department of Defense. The NDAA identifies which agencies are responsible for national defense, provides funding for those agencies and includes instructions on proper use of the funds.  less -
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[Podcast] The Impact of IoT Supply Chain Risks on Government Contracts

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In this episode of Wiley’s Government Contracts podcast, partners Tracye Howard and Sara Baxenberg discuss the evolving national security concerns surrounding Internet of Things (IoT) modules produced by Chinese companies...more

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Major Changes Coming for Defense Contractors and Lobbying Firms Under New Federal Law

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In one of his last major acts in office, former President Biden signed into law a massive defense spending bill that could have significant implications both for companies that contract with the Department of Defense (DoD)...more

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Navigating Cyber and Legal Challenges During the M&A Process: Quick Considerations for Federal Contractors

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Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is often the lifeblood of corporate growth. While whole treatises can be, and have been, written on cybersecurity and legal challenges during M&A activity, the following are a few key...more

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Defense Contractors Will Face Higher Risks as Spending Increases

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Ongoing geopolitical developments such as Russia’s war in Ukraine and tensions between China and Taiwan have continued to fuel higher US military spending. The demand for military weapons is the strongest it has been in...more

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What Government Contractors Need to Know About the Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA

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On December 15, 2021, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA or Act) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, which President Biden is expected to sign into law soon. As usual, the NDAA contains numerous provisions...more

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Cybersecurity and 889 Compliance in 2021: What Government Contractors Need to Know

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2020 saw the implementation of several game-changing regulations for government contractors. None the least of these were related to DOD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Section 889 of the National...more

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Compliance Perspectives: NDAA 889, Better Known as the Anti-Huawei Act

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“Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 prohibits the Federal Government from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, ‘any...more

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When the U.S. Government Declares Companies Cyber-Insecure, We Should All Pay Attention

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The U.S. Government is increasingly taking the initiative to alert companies to the cybersecurity risks of certain foreign corporations. Whether by issuing binding directives on agencies, passing laws or promulgating...more

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DoD Makes Supply Chain Risk Management A Permanent Performance Metric

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On Sept. 19, 2018, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued a corrected Class Deviation 2018-O0020, to remove the sunset provision in DFARS 239.73, "Requirements for Information Relating to Supply Chain Risk," that was due...more

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Six Recent Government Supply Chain Risk and Cybersecurity Initiatives

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• DoD and other government agencies will scrutinize contractors’ supply chain security plans and programs from proposal submission to contract closeout. • The 2019 NDAA as approved by Congress and DHS initiatives highlight...more

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Five Risk Management Tips to Prepare for the Road Ahead

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We are nine months into a new administration marked by continued uncertainty regarding the legal, regulatory, and budgetary environments for government contractors. Although contractors have benefitted from a precipitous drop...more

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Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die – New DFARS Clauses Target Counterfeit Electronic Parts

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On August 2, 2016, the Department of Defense (“DOD”) rolled out new requirements for defense contractors that provide electronic parts and assemblies containing electronic parts. The new rules impose significant risks on DOD...more

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