Happy Friday, readers. Around these parts, we’ve been enjoying some nice spring weather as we try to fill the void left by the end of March Madness. But it will be heating up soon, so enjoy the spring weather while you can and have a great weekend! Here are some recent updates from the world of federal contracting, including some new congressional initiatives to streamline federal contracting processes, as well as create new cyber standards for federal procurement.
- SBA Recognizes 2024 Government Contractors and 8(a) Graduate of the Year
- Wyden bill requires new cyber standards in federal tech procurement
- Evaluation of DoD Financial Responsibility Reviews on Prospective DoD Contractor
- FACT SHEET: Vice President Kamala Harris Launches Call to Action to Bring the Benefits of Space to Communities Across America
- Technology Modernization Fund announces targeted investments to improve security at NASA, Department of Labor
- Mace sponsors bill to ban educational requirements for government contractors
- Senate Bill Introduced to Streamline Federal Procurement Processes
- How Government Contractors Can Plan for a Bright Future by Forecasting the Right Metrics
- Lawmakers push skills-based hiring for federal contractors
- Highlights from the Defense-Wide FY 2025 Unclassified IT Budget Request
- General Services Administration announces $23.8 million for projects to improve federal facilities and benefit local communities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda
- Libby woman admits stealing mail while working as a contract carrier
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Implementation Modifications