GAO Report Finds Oversight Gaps in Offshore Wind Development, Calls for Stronger Tribal and Fisheries Engagement
A new GAO report identifies oversight gaps in offshore wind energy development, citing insufficient tribal consultation, fisheries engagement, and regional oversight. It urges BOEM and BSEE to act and calls for congressional support to ensure sustainable and equitable development.
FAR Reform presidential order
A new executive order from the White House aims to overhaul the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), streamlining federal procurement by removing outdated, unnecessary provisions and emphasizing simplicity, speed, and fiscal responsibility.
Major FAR Rewrite Looms: Simplicity, Flexibility, and Legal Uncertainty
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy is preparing a major rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to simplify procurement and boost industry participation, raising legal and practical implications across federal contracting.
Cutting $5 Billion in DoD Contracts: Secretary of Defense Orders Major Terminations
On April 10, 2025, the Secretary of Defense issued a sweeping memo terminating over $5 billion in IT, DEI, and consulting contracts, shifting focus to in-sourcing, cost control, and mission-critical priorities.
GAO Upholds Dismissal in Leadership and Performance Strategies Reconsideration Request
GAO denies reconsideration request by Leadership and Performance Strategies regarding Marine Corps contract, emphasizing clarity of solicitation criteria and procedural compliance in federal contracting protests.
GAO Report Reveals Persistent Oversight Gaps in Federal Oil and Gas Program
A new GAO report highlights the Department of the Interior’s ongoing challenges in effectively managing federal oil and gas resources, including gaps in royalty collection, IT system failures, insufficient financial assurances, and workforce shortages. The report outlines reforms needed to protect taxpayer interests and strengthen oversight.
Rebooting Defense Procurement: Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Innovation and Reform the Industrial Base
A new Executive Order issued on April 9, 2025, seeks to overhaul the U.S. defense acquisition system, revitalizing the industrial base by emphasizing speed, flexibility, and commercial innovation. This major reform could reshape defense procurement and workforce structures across the Department of Defense.
DCAA's Strategic Reorganization Aims for Enhanced Efficiency and Cost Savings
Learn how the Defense Contract Audit Agency's (DCAA) strategic reorganization aims to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and consolidate resources. Learn about office closures, new centralized audit functions, employee impacts, and how these changes support the Department of Defense's long-term mission readiness and effectiveness objectives.
GSA's Hiring Signals Move Toward Centralized Federal Procurement
The General Services Administration (GSA) is actively recruiting contract specialists nationwide, reflecting a shift toward centralized federal procurement. This initiative follows a presidential directive aimed at cutting waste, improving efficiency, and maximizing purchasing power across federal agencies.
Advancing AI in Government: A New Blueprint for Responsible Acquisition
A new OMB memorandum sets out comprehensive guidance for federal agencies to responsibly acquire AI, emphasizing innovation, interoperability, and public trust.
EU Plans to Ease GDPR Compliance Amid Push for Business-Friendly Regulations
The European Commission is preparing to streamline GDPR requirements, aiming to support SMEs and cut red tape, but critics warn of lobbying risks and potential threats to data protection integrity.
Rethinking Bureaucracy: How Governments Can Innovate Without Losing Accountability
Jorrit de Jong of Harvard Kennedy School explores how governments can move beyond bureaucratic dysfunction by embracing innovation while preserving values like accountability and standardization.
Recent OFCCP Policy Shifts: What Federal Contractors Need to Know
Recent policy shifts at OFCCP significantly impact federal contractors, reducing affirmative action requirements and promoting merit-based employment compliance. Contractors must proactively adapt to avoid compliance risks.
Federal Circuit Affirms Government’s Right to Challenge Improper Restrictive Markings on Commercial Technical Data
A recent Federal Circuit decision affirms the U.S. government’s authority to challenge restrictive markings on commercial technical data, even when developed at private expense, with implications for defense contractors navigating DFARS compliance and IP protections.
Executive Order Shifts Federal Procurement to GSA: Implications for Contractors
President Trump's 2025 executive order consolidates federal procurement under GSA, aiming to reduce waste and enhance efficiency. Federal contractors face strategic shifts, increased competition, and altered procurement processes. Understanding implications and engaging proactively with GSA will be critical for businesses to succeed under this new centralized procurement framework.
Executive Order Reignites Push for Centralized Federal Procurement at GSA
A new executive order from President Trump directs GSA to centralize procurement of common goods and services, aiming for efficiency and cost savings, but raises concerns over implementation challenges and impacts on contractors.
DoD Acquisition Nominee Pledges CMMC Review and Support for Small Business Cybersecurity Challenges
Michael Duffey, nominee for the Pentagon’s top acquisition role, pledges to review the CMMC program and explore shared SCIFs to ease cybersecurity compliance burdens for small defense contractors.
2024 GAO Report Highlights Steady Lobbying Compliance and Continued Enforcement Challenges
GAO's 2024 report reveals high lobbyist compliance with disclosure rules but flags ongoing issues like incomplete reporting of covered positions. Enforcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office remains robust, emphasizing transparency in lobbying practices.
GAO Denies Protest by Wave Digital Assets Regarding DOJ Cryptocurrency Management Contract Award
GAO denies Wave Digital Assets' protest over DOJ cryptocurrency management contract, clarifying compliance and license requirements as performance issues rather than evaluation criteria.
Breaking the Backlog: GAO Calls for Milestones and Funding in State Department’s Passport Reform Plan
GAO's March 2025 report reveals major delays in passport processing and urges the State Department to define milestones and resource needs for its modernization roadmap to prevent future disruptions.