Happy final Friday of February! Can you believe that next week is March already? I guess we can start preparing for St. Patrick’s Day because it will be here soon. I think folks are hoping that our spring like weather will hold and that winter is over. Of course, in Kansas, the weather can change on a dime so we won’t count on it! Here’s hoping the weather is nice wherever you are and have a great weekend.
This week in federal government contracting news included reactions to proposed federal rules on cybersecurity for contractors, and an update on potential expanded whistleblower protections.
- U.S. Attorney Announces $25.5 Million Settlement With Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Lincare Inc. For Fraudulent Billing Practices
- Pentagon IG not impressed by effectiveness of DoD vendors’ award fees
- 4 lessons for tech startups expanding into government contracting
- DoD ready to start implementing multibillion dollar moving contract after solving latest tech hurdle
- Small and minority-owned businesses see more opportunity than ever
- Potomac man pleads guilty in federal contracting scheme
- Defense Innovation Board: Scaling Innovation Forward
- Contractors on edge because of Pentagon’s proposed buying rules
- SBA Announces Funding Competition to Organizations Providing Entrepreneurship Training to Women Veterans
- Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Government’s Online Auctions, Purchasing Vehicles and Jewelry for $1
- Whistleblower protection legislation stalls amid congressional chaos
- House leaders announce new, bipartisan AI task force
- General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Updated Guidance for Non-Federal Entities Access to Federal Supply Schedules