Reforming the Federal Contracts and Grants System
Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base
On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order to "reform our antiquated defense acquisition processes with an emphasis on speed, flexibility, and...
Hegseth Terminates IT Services Contracts
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum on April 10, 2025, announcing the termination of several IT services contracts. The memo states these...
President Trump and Buy American — The Overlooked Report
Public Procurement International - In the midst of the uproar that surrounded the Trump administration's tariffs, the White House quietly released an executive summary...
Minority Contractors Brace for Fallout from Trump’s Anti-DEI Push
Marketplace - For decades, federal agencies have had policies in place that can give a leg up to women- and minority-owned businesses that provide...
Republican Bill to Curb Nationwide Injunctions Passes US House
Bloomberg - Legislation to prevent US trial courts from issuing rulings that apply nationwide passed the House in the latest effort by Republicans to...
Supreme Court Says Suits Challenging Terminated Grants Should Be Filed in the COFC
The Department of Education terminated several grants. The recipients challenged the terminations in federal district court. The district court issued a temporary restraining order,...
DCAA Announces Reorganization
In response to increasing pressure to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency, the Defense Contract Audit Agency has announced a comprehensive reorganization plan to...
Keeping Your Defense Contract: Combating Recent Government Contract Cuts
PilieroMazza - DOD recently cut another batch of government contracts and grants. The latest cuts come a day after the deadline for DOD heads...
The Impact of New Tariffs on U.S. Government Contractors
Bradley - As global trade policies shift, U.S. government contractors must navigate the evolving landscape of tariffs and their implications. The recent introduction of...
Trump DEI Executive Orders – Impacts on Small Businesses and Small Business Subcontracting
Sheppard Mullin - On January 20 and 21, 2025, President Trump signed two executive orders focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs: EO...
WilmerHale and Jenner & Block Ask Court to Permanently Enjoin Trump’s Executive Orders
New York Times - A couple of weeks ago, Trump issued executive orders targeting WilmerHale and Jenner & Block. Both firms filed suit in...
DOGE Guts HHS Small Business Office
Government Executive - Thousands of workers have been laid off at the Department of Health and Human Services, including the dismantling of the Office...
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Critical Insights
Mar 13: Foreign Assistance: Litigation, Terminations, and Claims
Feb 27: Government Contracts and Grants - Mass Terminations and Claims
Feb 10: Foreign Assistance Contracts and Grants - The Canary in the Coal Mine for Federally-Funded Programs
Jan 31: Unfreezing Funding, Avoiding Furloughs, and Other Measures
Jan 29: Foreign Assistance Implementers: Moving from Outrage to Action
Jan 25: What to Do Next in Response to the Foreign Aid Freeze
Jan 24: Latest Updates on Foreign Aid Freeze and Review
Jan 21: Trump's Executive Order Freezing Foreign Assistance
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