DoD Suspends Implementation of CMMC Phase 2 & Launches 60-Day "top-to-bottom" Review Underway
07/20/2026

On July 13th, the U.S. Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies signed out a memo to suspend the November 10, 2026, deadline for Phase 2 of the Department’s Cybersecurity...

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EO 14398 and FAR 52.222-90 Updates — What Government Contractors, Brokers, and HR Practitioners Need to Know
05/13/2026

  On March 26, 2026, Executive Order 14398 (Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors) marked a meaningful shift in how compliance is evaluated in federal procurement. Together with new...

Trumps Executive Order on Firm Fixed Price Contracts - A Strategic Shift in Federal Contracting
05/13/2026

  On March 26, 2026, Executive Order 14398 (Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors) marked a meaningful shift in how compliance is evaluated in federal procurement. Together with new...

Unlocking Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO)
03/16/2026

In the dynamic world of government contracting, understanding local regulations is essential for success. This month, we spotlight a pivotal law that impacts contractors operating in San Francisco:...

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Navigating CMMC 2.0: Essential Updates for Federal Contractors
02/25/2026

As Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 implementation begins in 2026, it’s crucial for federal contractors to stay informed about the forthcoming changes. CMMC 2.0 is reshaping...

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Government Contracting: A Year in Review and a Look Ahead to 2026
12/29/2025

Nearly 100,000 companies work with the federal government each year, delivering essential construction and services that keep local, state and federal government agencies operating and communities...

The Government Shutdown Is Now Over — What the Restart Means for SCA & Davis-Bacon Contractors
11/19/2025

  With full operations resuming across federal agencies, the restart period presents unique compliance considerations for government contractors subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) and...

DOL Announces 2025 Increased Health & Welfare Rates for SCA-Covered Contracts
07/07/2025

The Department of Labor has announced the following fringe benefit (Health & Welfare) rate increases for SCA-covered contracts:  $5.55 per hour (increase from $5.36) $5.09 per hour for EO...

The 2024 Health & Welfare Fringe Benefit Rate
07/19/2024

Annually, government contractors eagerly await the U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement of the new fringe benefit obligation for health and welfare benefits under the Service Contract Act (SCA)....