Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council

How to build and maintain sustainability in government contracting

While necessary to harness the federal government’s buying power in addressing the climate crisis, new acquisition regulations could inadvertently serve…

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FILE - Two of the offshore wind turbines which have been constructed off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va. are seen on June 29, 2020. The White House is launching a formal partnership with 12 East Coast governors to boost the growing offshore wind industry. It's a key element of President Joe Biden's plan for climate change. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Biden administration’s climate science focus and what it means for the public sector

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United States Soccer Women's National Team members Margaret Purce, center, and Megan Rapinoe, right, look on as President Joe Biden speaks during an event to mark Equal Pay Day in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House Campus Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Biden administration wants to get women closer in pay parity with men

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Army leaders will soon know more about discharging soldiers who refuse vaccine

Federal Newscast

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A new law will help schools battle cybersecurity risks

Federal Newscast

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2021 file photo, a syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic at the Reading Area Community College in Reading, Pa. Businesses that have announced vaccine mandates say some workers who had been on the fence have since gotten inoculated against COVID-19. But many holdouts remain — a likely sign of what is to come once a federal mandate goes into effect. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Vaccine guidance for contractors leaves many open questions

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FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2015 file photo, a U.S. service member salutes her fallen comrades during a memorial ceremony for six Airmen killed in a suicide attack, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. ter 20 years America is ending its “forever” war in Afghanistan. There’s conflicting views even among U. S. military minds as to whether the time is right. For others there is another lingering question: Was it worth it? (Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/U.S. Air Force via AP)

Second supply chain risk management rule drops putting agencies, vendors on notice

Acquisition Policy

Virginia Congressmen want more telework flexibilities regardless of pandemic

In today’s Federal Newscast, three Virginia Democrats are looking for more telework flexibilities ahead of upcoming construction on Washington Metropolitan…

Federal Newscast

White House removes DoD comptroller nominee who raised Ukraine defense aid concerns

In today’s Federal Newscast, Elaine McCusker is no longer the White House’s choice for Defense Department Comptroller.

Federal Newscast

In this Aug. 1, 2018 photo, Lauren Woehr pours bottled water into her 16-month-old daughter Caroline's cup at their home in Horsham, Pa. In Horsham and surrounding towns in eastern Pennsylvania, and at other sites around the United States, the foams once used routinely in firefighting training at military bases contained per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. EPA testing between 2013 and 2015 found significant amounts of PFAS in public water supplies in 33 U.S. states. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Defense OIG to investigate Pentagon’s use of PFAS chemicals

Federal Newscast

In today’s Federal Newscast, at the request of two members of Congress, the Defense Department’s inspector general has agreed to review the department’s use of PFAS chemicals at military sites.

Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council

How to build and maintain sustainability in government contracting

Biden administration’s climate science focus and what it means for the public sector

Biden administration wants to get women closer in pay parity with men

Army leaders will soon know more about discharging soldiers who refuse vaccine

A new law will help schools battle cybersecurity risks

Vaccine guidance for contractors leaves many open questions

Increase in military suicide rates continues troubling trend

Dozens of VOA reporters calling for director to resign

FAR Council to implement new rule regarding reverse auctions

This federal rulemaking missed the mark

Second supply chain risk management rule drops putting agencies, vendors on notice

Virginia Congressmen want more telework flexibilities regardless of pandemic

White House removes DoD comptroller nominee who raised Ukraine defense aid concerns

Defense OIG to investigate Pentagon’s use of PFAS chemicals