Happy Friday! It’s that time of year when many in our office, and in the federal contracting world, are finding some time for a vacation to reconnect with family and friends. We hope our readers are able to take a break and get some R&R this summer. This weekend, try and find some time to rest, relax, and perhaps enjoy some summer activities.
This week in federal government contracting saw interesting stories including Congress working on some important procurement-related legislation, increased focus on supply chain safety, and steps to enhance whistleblower protections.
- As Congress sprints to August recess, major decisions await
- Whitehouse: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures America’s Defense Supply Chains and Ensures Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials
- Senators sound alarm on unaddressed conflicts of interest in government contracting provision in FAR
- Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Chairman James Comer Pass Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections for Federal Contractors
- Dems push back against SBA’s plan to overhaul 8(a) eligibility determinations
- Contractors face uncertainty with cybersecurity regs, AI rules and acquisition policies
- House passes bill expanding whistleblower protections
- Bill to modernize federal procurement passes House after stalling last Congress
- SBA Announces $6 Million Competition for Women’s Business Center Modernization
- House votes for Department of War renaming as part of an annual defense bill