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. The new legislation reauthorizes the …
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On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does NOT authorize the President to impose tariffs. However, the Court did not order refunds or set a refund process for tariffs already …
Women in Construction (WIC) Week is a nationwide initiative that advances and promotes the vital role of women in the construction industry. Led by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), WIC Week® brings together thousands of people across …
On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued an Interim Final Rule (49 CFR Parts 23 & 26, Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0897, RIN 2105-AF33). This ruling makes immediate and significant changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and …
On January 27, DOL announced the launch of several compliance assistance resources designed to promote greater compliance with federal labor laws. The new tools include a compliance assistance webpage, a video series on the Family and Medical Leave Act, and …
The Department of War (DoW) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) today announced the launch of LYNX, a new digital platform designed to strengthen supplier readiness, improve visibility into business capabilities, and expand participation across the defense industrial base. Registration …
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal guidance to SBA program officials reiterating, in alignment with policy changes implemented by Administrator Kelly Loeffler last year, that race-based discrimination within the 8(a) Business Development Program is unconstitutional and unlawful. The agency …
Construction projects involve high risk. Multiple contractors and subcontractors working on a project site—often with heavy equipment and hazardous conditions—creates the potential for significant injuries, property damages, and delays. To allocate that risk, indemnification provisions are standard in construction contracts. …
Key priorities include accelerating emerging technologies, strengthening the defense industrial base, and streamlining procurement to enhance readiness in 2026. The law authorizes $900.6 billion for the U.S. Department of War (DOW), nuclear security programs at the U.S. Department of Energy …
On December 5, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal data and document requests to certified 8(a) Business Development Program participants. This follows SBA’s June 2025 announcement that it would implement an “immediate and full-scale audit” of the 8(a) …
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (Alaska DOT&PF) is updating a list of companies interested in a wide range of public sector construction, professional services, goods and other services contract opportunities. Information from the survey will help us understand …
Many federal contractors have heard about the revamping of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Variously called FAR 2.0, the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, or simply RFO, this project has been undertaken by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and the Federal Acquisition …
The FAR Companion Guide came out last week in version 2.0, and we now see the companion guide for Part 19. However, the most interesting part I discovered was actually outside of Part 19, in Part 8, which covers the required use …
It is quite common for businesses in the private sector to share control and duties among many executives or individuals. However, as many who have looked into SBA socioeconomic certifications have found out, to gain certification in a set-aside program, …
Under 41 U.S.C. § 1908, every five years, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) Council must adjust statutory acquisition-related thresholds for economic inflation. These statutory acquisition-related threshold shifts will materially affect government contract sourcing strategies, documentation requirements, and small business planning. …
Project Spectrum is a comprehensive, proven, and cost-effective digital platform that provides cybersecurity information, tools, resources, and training to organizations including small businesses in the defense industrial base. The program mission is to improve cybersecurity readiness, resiliency, and compliance for …
On September 30, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new interim final rule (IFR) that now eliminates all race and gender presumptions of social and economic disadvantage for those seeking disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) eligibility under the DOT’s …
On September 10, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) published its final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rule in the Federal Register, which takes effect on November 10, 2025 – officially launching a three-year rollout of cybersecurity requirements across DoD contracts. …
Alaskans will benefit from an additional $183.4 million in transportation improvements, the largest August Redistribution in state history. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has secured the record setting additional $183.4 million in federal obligation authority for …
New inflation-adjusted acquisition thresholds will take effect on October 1, 2025, following a final rule issued by the FAR Council. 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 …