National Defense Authorization Act

Some highlights of provisions in this year’s NDAA that could affect contractors

Hundreds of amendments are introduced to both the Senate and House version of the National Defense Authorization Act. Not all of them make it, but are debated.

Defense

U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda

military spouse, U.S. Air Force Capt. Jennifer Orozco, 60th Medical Operations Squadron clinical social worker and her spouse, Josue, participate in the Military Spouse Appreciation Day campaign at Travis Air Force Base, California, April 7, 2022.

The Army moves to make spouses financial lives more viable

Army

Proposed 2% federal pay raise gets support in 2025 defense authorization bill

Pay

House passed its Defense authorization bill, but there’s a long way to go

Defense

(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Former senior officials join rising calls for an alternative to Schedule F

Workforce

U.S. Marine Corps photo

Capitol Hill stock photo taken in Washington D.C., April 6, 2022.

What’s on the agenda as Congress returns to Washington

Congress

First Look

Lawmakers press agencies on ‘employment barriers’ for federal employees teleworking overseas

Congress

New rules take effect for agencies buying from AbilityOne contractors

Contracting

Defense officials ask Congress for support with military pay, housing, but it will likely be years in the making

Defense News

Growth of OTAs, corresponding myths gave DoD plenty of reason to update its guide

Defense News

What sections 9 and 10 of the executive order on AI mean for government contractors

Commentary

Military installations will soon get private wireless networks

The National Defense Authorization Act requires the Defense Department to deploy commercial 5G networks to military installations and other DoD facilities.

Defense

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2013, file photo, just cut stacks of $100 bills make their way down the line at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Everyone knows the tech industry is big, but it can be challenging to get your head around just how big it is. At least until you look at it from a different angle and realize that Apple makes more money in a day than 2500 average U.S. households can expect to see in a year. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Biden finalizes 2024 federal pay raise for civilian employees

President Joe Biden signed an executive order implementing an average 5.2% federal pay raise for most civilian employees in 2024, the final step needed…

Pay & Benefits

FILE - This May 25, 2021, file photo shows a U.S. Passport cover in Washington. Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports. Would-be travelers are overwhelming federal offices as the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions unleashes a pent-up demand for passports. Wait times for new passports and renewals are now up to 18 weeks and those seeking expedited appointments can take up to 12 weeks. (AP Photo/Eileen Putman, File)

State Dept processing passports at pre-pandemic levels, despite ‘unprecedented’ demand

Agency Oversight

The State Department processed over 24 million passport books and cards in fiscal 2023 — a new record. And it’s back to processing passport applications within 6-8 weeks for routine service.