Contracting News
On May 7, 2026, the Department of War issued the long-awaited Proposed Rule to implement Section 847 of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) regarding Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) requirements for contractors.
On April 30, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order (EO), Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting, that makes firm-fixed-price contracts the default federal government agencies must use when buying products and services from private sector companies.
The General Services Administration pushed back the timeline for draft contract language that would define the government’s relationship with AI service providers in a major federal acquisition program, citing industry requests for an extension. In an update to its Multiple Award…
SOURCE: HSTODAY Federal procurement law gives Native American tribes, Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs), and certain other Native organizations significant contracting preferences. These policies are rooted in the federal government’s treaty and trust obligations to Native communities and are…
SOURCE: MOFO The Senate has finally reached an agreement to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) and Small Business Technology Transfer (“STTR”) programs after a five-month lapse and significant uncertainty about the future of the programs. On March 3, 2026, the Senate passed…
SOURCE: DOD OSBP The Department of War (DoW) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) has launched LYNX, a new digital platform designed to help businesses strengthen readiness, increase visibility, and compete more effectively across the defense industrial base. Businesses can get started by…