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DoD Seeks Input on Implementation of NDAA FY 2018 in DFARS
A Department of Defense notice announces an early engagement opportunity regarding implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (PL 115-91) within the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. The public is invited to submit early inputs on … Continue reading
Section 809 Panel Issues Volume I of Final Report
The Section 809 Panel, the Department of Defense’s advisory panel on streamlining and codifying acquisition regulations, issued Volume I of its Final Report. The report contains recommendations to update DoD’s process for acquiring information technology business systems, streamline auditing requirements, … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, DFARS, FAR, General, Small Business
Tagged acquisition regulations, audits, commercial item, contract compliance, Department of Defense, earned value management, information technology, National Defense Authorization Act, Section 809 Panel, small business, subcontracting
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FAC 2005-96 Rescinds Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Rule
A final rule, FAR Case 2017-015, issued in Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96, amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation to rescind the FAR Case 2014-025 final rule entitled Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, which was issued in FAC 2005-90 on August 25, … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, FAR, General
Tagged Congressional Review Act, contracting officers, contracts, executive order, fair pay, Federal Acquisition Circular, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Labor, Safe Workplaces, solicitations
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2018 Contractor Minimum Wage Increased to $10.35
The Department of Labor has announced the 2018 minimum wage rate for contracts covered by Executive Order 13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors. The 2014 order raised the hourly minimum wage paid by contractors to workers performing work on … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, General
Tagged contractor minimum wage, Department of Labor, Executive Order 13658
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Comments on Impact of FTAs on Procurement Markets Requested
The Department of Commerce and the Office of the United States Trade Representative are conducting industry outreach to better understand how the government’s procurement obligations under free trade agreements and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement affect manufacturer … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, General
Tagged Buy American, Department of Commerce, free trade agreements, Trade Representative, World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement
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New Administration Expected to Bring Significant Legal and Regulatory Changes
Wolters Kluwer has prepared a white paper addressing the expected legal and regulatory impact of the incoming Trump administration, including the effect on government contracts. You can download the white paper here.
Posted in Compliance, General, Regulations
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Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces FAR Rule Enjoined
One day before an October 25, 2016, effective date, the District Court for the Eastern District of Texas enjoined on a nationwide basis the implementation of portions of the final rule issued in FAC 2005-90 and related Department of Labor … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, Contract Awards, FAR, General, Legal Decisions, Small Business
Tagged agency labor compliance advisors, contract clauses, contracting officers, Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-90, Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, labor laws, solicitation provisions
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