An Examination of the Consequences of Neglecting to Raise Objections to Patent Errors in Federal Solicitations: The United States Case of M.R. Pittman Group LLC
The legal case "M.R. Pittman Group LLC v. United States" revolves around a bid protest by M.R. Pittman Group LLC (Pittman) against the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The protest was filed due to a contract awarded for repairing pump units in Louisiana, which Pittman contested. The central issue was the omission of a specific North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code in the solicitation, which Pittman argued invalidated the small business set-aside nature of the contract.
Navigating the New Frontier: Understanding NASA's Space Security Best Practices Guide
The "Space Security: Best Practices Guide (BPG)" by NASA, released on October 18, 2023, is a comprehensive document aimed at enhancing mission security for both space vehicle and ground segment operations. It integrates National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 security controls, aligning them with NASA's specific needs and terminology.
Deciphering the CMMC Program: Understanding the DoD Proposed RULE-MAKING on Cybersecurity Standards for Defense Contractors
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued proposed regulations for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program on December 26, 2023. The objective of the CMMC Program is to validate that the defense industrial base has implemented the necessary security measures to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI).