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Concerns regarding the integrity of the U.S. defense industrial base supply chain continue to grow. Similar to national cybersecurity risks, national security risks to the defense supply chain are asymmetric and can arise at...more
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council has proposed two new cybersecurity rules that would impose significant obligations and risks for federal government contractors. The proposed rules impose substantial cyber...more
On September 29, 2020, the Department of Defense (“DoD”) issued an Interim Rule to supplement its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”) program with a DoD Assessment Methodology. The new rule amends the Defense...more
For over a year, we have been discussing the Department of Defense’s (DoD) eventual implementation of a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program for Defense contractors, most recently during a webinar in...more
In the past several years, there has been an ongoing focus on avoiding and detecting counterfeit parts, culminating in the issuance of new DFARS sections and contract clauses in May 2014 concerning Contractors’ Counterfeit...more
On May 16, 2016, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”) Council published the final FAR rule on Basic Safeguarding of Contractor Information Systems. The rule is intended to prescribe “the most basic level” of...more
In response to industry concerns and comments, on December 30, 2015, the Department of Defense issued a new interim rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) cybersecurity rules promulgated...more
Just because your company does not contract directly with the government does not necessarily mean you are not subject to the many requirements associated with government contractors. Those who provide goods and services to...more
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - SBA Considering Extending Comment Period for Proposed Rule on the Limitations on Subcontracting - Although not yet official, we anticipate that SBA will grant an extension until April 6th...more
DOD Proposed Rules Seeking Contractor Business System Rule Self Assessments - The Department of Defense issued a proposed rule on July 15th that would revise the DFARS Business Systems Rule by requiring contractors...more