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GSA’s new AI clause drives contractors to sound the alarm
Federal News Network 1 week ago

GSA’s new AI clause drives contractors to sound the alarm

"The federal government is not like any buyer of AI in the commercial setting," Dan Ramish said. "This would require changes in how things are typically done."

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Government Contracts Law 1 month ago

Opt Me Out! California Lessons on National Privacy Enforcement

California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced the largest settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) against The Walt Disney Company (Disney) for failing to honor customers’ requests to opt out of the sale or sharing of th...

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Government Contracts Law 1 month ago

Gateway Project Litigation Latest Salvo in Struggle over Federal Grants

For federal grant recipients across diverse sectors ranging from humanitarian assistance to the environment, the disruption of established business practices and the upending of expectations have now become the new normal, as federal agencies announc...

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OMB’s latest effort to empower CIOs, reduce shadow IT
Federal News Network 3 days ago

OMB’s latest effort to empower CIOs, reduce shadow IT

OMB’s new memo to strengthen the authorities of CIOs directs agencies to submit data on IT contracts, including utilization rates and prices paid.

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Will AI cut the average 18-month acquisition timeline?
Federal News Network 4 days ago

Will AI cut the average 18-month acquisition timeline?

To move beyond incremental gains, agencies need to treat AI as part of a wholesale transition: from humans managing paperwork to AI agents orchestrating data.

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Contractors’ bigger roles in TSA, fed AI raises new questions on accountability and execution
Federal News Network 4 days ago

Contractors’ bigger roles in TSA, fed AI raises new questions on accountability and execution

"Compliance is the coin of the realm in government contracting," Stephanie Kostro said. "We look forward to collaborating to shape what this looks like."

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Lawmakers look to codify limits on stock buybacks, executive pay for defense contractors
Federal News Network 5 days ago

Lawmakers look to codify limits on stock buybacks, executive pay for defense contractors

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said defense contractors “should be focused on expanding production, not padding their bottom lines.”

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Harsher penalties for contractors who violate new DEI EO
Federal News Network 1 week ago

Harsher penalties for contractors who violate new DEI EO

President Donald Trump issued a second executive order aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives among federal contractors.

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Contractors weigh in on how AI fits into GSA rules that weren’t built for it
Federal News Network 1 week ago

Contractors weigh in on how AI fits into GSA rules that weren’t built for it

"When you start having different federal departments and agencies with different guidelines, it kind of makes you scratch your head," Jim Carroll said.

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Navy revamping SBIR, STTR programs with focus on speed
Federal News Network 2 weeks ago

Navy revamping SBIR, STTR programs with focus on speed

Andrew Magliochetti, director of small business programs for the Navy, said the goal is to get companies through the phases of the program more quickly.

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Why assessment integrity is the hidden mission enabler for CMMC 2.0
Federal News Network 2 weeks ago

Why assessment integrity is the hidden mission enabler for CMMC 2.0

Without consistent, high-quality assessments, CMMC risks devolving into a procedural requirement rather than serving as a meaningful risk signal.

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Section 508 report eyes acquisition ‘lever’
Federal News Network 2 weeks ago

Section 508 report eyes acquisition ‘lever’

With agencies still struggling to conform with accessibility standards, GSA sees an opening to make acquisition a "primary lever" in Section 508 compliance.

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