SmallGovCon Week In Review: September 25-29, 2017

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It’s a sad day here at Koprince Law. Molly Schemm, who has been my fantastic legal executive assistant since before the firm’s doors even opened, is leaving to pursue new adventures in Alabama.  All of us here at the firm will miss Molly dearly–and we won’t be the only ones.  Molly’s warmth and professionalism have earned her many friends among our clients, too.  We wish Molly the very best.

Before the weekend begins (and Molly begins her drive South), it’s time for your weekly dose of SmallGovCon Week In Review.  In this edition, a provision commonly known as the “Amazon” amendment is garnering renewed attention, an Alabama contractor is sentenced for defrauding the government, SAM is getting a makeover, and much more.

  • A recent DoD memo provides guidance regarding the implementation of DFARS Clause 252.204-7012, which governs safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting. [Office of Under Secretary of Defense]
  • Some in the House of Representatives want to make federal procurement less complex and more competitive.  But is the so-called “Amazon Amendment” the way forward? [Federal News Radio]
  • A contractor was ordered to repay the full amount of contracts awarded after he was found guilty on criminal charges of falsely obtaining Small Business Innovation Research contracts with the DoD and NASA. [United States Department of Justice]
  • The GAO released a length report regarding agencies’ compliance with OSDBU requirements. [GAO]
  • The GSA is working on a new look for SAM. You can now check out the beta version of the website and provide your feedback on what will eventually become the permanent site. [fedscoop]
  • Recent studies show that the percentage of overall research and development spending sponsored by the government has dropped sharply over the last 50 years. [National Defense]
  • Check out the four changes in the 2018 NDAA that contractors need to know about. [Federal News Radio]
  • With a great deal of uncertainty about the 2018 federal budget, Edge 360 takes a look at what October will hold for federal IT contractors. [Edge 360]