On January 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) refreshed its 1260H List, which names the entities classified as “Chinese military companies” (CMC) operating within the United States. This update is in line with section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. The revised list now features 76 … [Read more…]
Federal contracts famously include a clause permitting the government to terminate the agreement for the government’s own “convenience”—even if the contractor did not default on its performance obligations. Aware of this possibility, prime contractors typically add terms to their subcontracts permitting them to terminate on a similar basis. But a recent court case highlights the … [Read more…]
GSA’s Integrated Award Environment operates several stand-alone systems, in addition to our flagship System for Award Management at SAM.gov. Recently, the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) website got a makeover aligning the CPARS.gov look and feel to that of SAM.gov to pave the way for future integration. No changes were made to the CPARS … [Read more…]
On November 12, 2024, the US Department of Defense (DOD), the General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA—collectively known as the “FAR Council”—rolled out an interim rule, set to take effect on November 12, 2024. This update revises the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) clause concerning System for Award Management (“SAM”) registration. This makes it clear that … [Read more…]
For many individuals and organizations, registering for your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in the System for Award Management (SAM) can be confusing. To help make registering easier, we have compiled a list of questions from partners all around the world. Learn More
A recent interim rule, effective earlier this month, amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and adds a new clause (FAR 52.240-1) for contractors regarding unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This clause implements prohibitions on procuring, operating, or using federal funds on UAS (e.g., drones) that are manufactured or assembled by certain foreign entities. For additional information, … [Read more…]
USAID recently held an external webinar about the Agency’s implementation of the revisions to title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or 2 CFR, and the implementation plan update to USAID’s Acquisition & Assistance (A&A) Strategy. The webinar covered what USAID has achieved over the past two years, guided by the Strategy’s three objectives, … [Read more…]
It looks like Trump is gearing up to bring back the global gag rule (PLGHA), which cuts off funding to foreign NGOs if they engage in any abortion-related activities, even when those services are funded from non-U.S. sources. During his first term, Trump expanded this policy to encompass all U.S. global health assistance. As the … [Read more…]
USAID’s Early Implementation of 2024 Revisions to 2 CFR Guidance for USAID’s Early Implementation of 2024 Revisions to 2 CFR USAID Letter MORE – See IPN Portal for Assistance Post #16 communication from USAID’s Senior Procurement Executive regarding USAID’s Early Implementation of 2024 Revisions to 2 CFR. ALSO SEE BELOW August 8, 2024 Subject: USAID’s Early Implementation of … [Read more…]
IF YOU DON’T LIKE THE REQUIREMENTS, DON’T TAKE THE MONEY! These revisions pertain solely to assistance awards (cooperative agreements, grants) and is not applicable to acquisition awards (contracts). How did we get there?December 26, 2013 – The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued final guidance titled “Uniform Guidance”April 22, 2024 OMB Issued the latest … [Read more…]