Contracting News

  • Employees are receiving renewed furlough notices as shutdown enters second month, this time without back pay guarantees

    Source: GOVEXEC The government shutdown is poised to enter its second month on Saturday, meaning agencies across government on Friday once again sent furlough notices to hundreds of thousands of workers. To maintain clarity between shutdown furloughs and more permanent and planned cost-saving…

  • Federal Contracts: Reliable Revenue for Small Businesses. Until a Shutdown

    Source: U.S. CHAMBER For over 80 years, the U.S. government has made it a priority to ensure that America’s small businesses receive a fair proportion of federal contracts. For many small businesses, federal contracts represent a sizable portion of their overall revenue. Navigating federal…

  • DOD Finalizes CMMC Rules, Adding Cybersecurity and False Claims Act Compliance Risks

    Source: MORGAN LEWIS The long-anticipated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements begin to take effect on November 10, as the US Department of Defense (DOD) published its Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) final rule that incorporates these new…

  • Federal Procurement Threshold Increases

    Source: FEDREGISTER New inflation-adjusted acquisition thresholds took effect on October 1, 2025. Key changes include increases to the Micro-Purchase Threshold (from $10K to $15K), the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (from $250K to $350K), and several others that affect subcontracting plans,…

  • The New Era of Cybersecurity in Defense Contracting: Preparing for CMMC

    Source: NORCALAPEX On November 10, 2025, a major shift in federal procurement takes effect: the Department of Defense will begin requiring Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in new contracts. This means cybersecurity compliance is no longer optional; it is now a core requirement to…

  • The Government Shutdown: What Contractors Can Do to Recover Costs

    Source: JD SUPRA The current government shutdown may significantly impact contractors. This alert provides practical guidance to help minimize the impact. Takeaways The current government shutdown may last for days or even weeks and may significantly impact government contractors. Create and…