Recent developments in government contracting include a proposed US Department of Defense rule expanding foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) requirements, a Government Accountability Office report focused on procurement reform and oversight, and a major False Claims Act settlement tied to customs duty evasion.
Morgan Lewis Government Contractor Guidebook
YOUR GUIDE TO THE ISSUES THAT MATTER TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS
Recent developments in government contracting include a new executive order focused on procurement discipline, two federal court decisions addressing agency discretion and grant conditions, and additional updates under the ongoing FAR Overhaul initiative. Together, these developments signal continued emphasis on cost control, performance accountability, and policy-driven procurement, with practical implications for contractors across the federal marketplace.
Recent developments in government contracting include a notable US Court of Federal Claims decision involving US Agency for International Development (USAID) contract terminations, a significant Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) deviation implementing Executive Order 14398, new Defense Production Act (DPA) actions by the administration, and an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum aimed at increasing the use of commercial products and services in federal procurement.