Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council

Why 2023 is shaping up to be a rough ride for federal contractors

From new and burdensome rules, to delays in governmentwide vehicles, to Congressional new blood, federal contractors face a daunting year.

Contracting

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How to build and maintain sustainability in government contracting

Commentary

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

Commentary

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

Federal Newscast

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

Workforce

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

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council will require all contracts released or awarded after Aug. 13 to include a clause prohibiting agencies to award…

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

Federal Newscast

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

Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council

Why 2023 is shaping up to be a rough ride for federal contractors

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