Presidential Order on Federal Spending February 26, 2025: What It Means for Government Contractors
The February 26 executive order introduces stricter oversight on federal spending, requiring contract reviews and justifications within 30 days. While military contracts are exempt, ambiguous language raises questions about defense procurement. Learn how this order could impact government contractors and what to watch for in upcoming reviews.
Navigating the Air Force’s Shift in Equal Opportunity Policy: What It Means for Federal Contractors
The Air Force has reaffirmed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) programs while eliminating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives. This blog explores the implications for federal contractors, compliance challenges, and evolving policy shifts, incorporating analysis from journalist Anastasia Obis.
Federal Contractors Face New Challenges as Trump Administration Targets DEI Initiatives
The implications of the Trump administration’s new executive orders targeting DEI initiatives in federal contracting. Learn how these changes impact compliance, contractor risks, and future opportunities under the new merit-based framework.
Executive Order on Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Threats
On February 28, 2024, President Biden signed an Executive Order to safeguard Americans' sensitive personal data and U.S. government-related data from access by countries of concern. This order expands a national emergency to address security risks posed by foreign access to bulk data. It outlines policies to restrict such access when it poses a national security risk, while supporting open data flows. The order details prohibited transactions, measures to protect sensitive data, and steps to assess risks from prior data transfers