Happy Friday, Readers! As temperatures climb in this now official Kansas summer, so does federal government spending. But with more spending, comes more responsibility. A lot has happened this week! The FAR council proposed to ban TikTok for contractors. NASA is planning some extensive tech development, with the help of small businesses. And NOAA issued a massive $8 billion RFP for a scientific and professional services acquisition. Enjoy the articles below and your weekend!
- Now that the debt ceiling debate has been settled, it’s back to business as usual for contractors, right? [FedNewsNet]
- An update on a contractor cybersecurity rule VA imposed this year [FedNewsNet]
- NASA Selects Small Business, Research Teams for Tech Development [NASA]
- Ownership and Control and Contractual Assistance Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program; Correction [FAR]
- NOAA issues final RFP for oceans portion of $8B scientific and professional services procurement [FedScoop]
- After debt fight, Congress turns its attention to defense budget [FedTimes]
- NASA Boosts Over 200 Space Sector Small Business With $45 Million Funding [TechTimes]
- Air Force Offers Insight Into Comprehensive Construction, Engineering Program [GovConWire]
- NYC Aims to Double Contract Work for Women and Minority-Owned Businesses [Blmbrg]
- DOD Issues Updated Guidance on Digital Capability Acquisition [ExecGov]