DOL Announces Updated SCA Health & Welfare Rates for 2026
DOL Announces Updated SCA Health & Welfare Rates for 2026
08/11/2026

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced updated Health & Welfare (H&W) fringe rates for Service Contract Act (SCA)-covered contracts. Because the H&W fringe plays a critical role in funding...

DoD Suspends Implementation of CMMC Phase 2 & Launches 60-Day "top-to-bottom" Review Underway
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...

EO 14398 and FAR 52.222-90 Updates — What Government Contractors, Brokers, and HR Practitioners Need to Know (1)
EO 14398 and FAR 52.222-90 Updates — What Government Contractors, Brokers, and HR Practitioners Need to Know (1)
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 FAR...

Trumps Executive Order on Firm Fixed Price Contracts - A Strategic Shift in Federal Contracting
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 FAR...

Unlocking Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO)
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:...

Navigating CMMC 2.0: Essential Updates for Federal Contractors
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 how...

Navigating CMMC 2.0: Essential Updates for Federal Contractors
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 how...

Government Contracting: A Year in Review and a Look Ahead to 2026
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
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 Davis-Bacon...