GSA Procurement Changes on Hold: Merit-Based Contracting Principles

ByMichael Price
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post Changes to GSA Federal Acquisition & Procurement Practices on Hold In early February 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced significant changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and procurement practices, responding to President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) on merit-based contracting. These changes, which took effect on...

GSA Removes DEI from Federal Contracts: Rulemaking Planned

ByMichael Price
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post GSA Takes Steps to Remove DEI from Federal Contracts The General Services Administration (GSA) is taking steps to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) provisions from federal contracts. These changes follow the Trump administration’s executive order aimed at “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit Based Opportunity”. Class...

Federal Procurement Disruptions – Contractor Guidance

ByMichael Price
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post In the face of evolving federal spending priorities and potential government contract changes, contractors must understand their rights and obligations. The Trump Administration’s review of federal spending may lead to contract suspensions or terminations, causing disruptions in federal contracting. Understanding Potential Disruptions De Facto Interruptions Even without...

The Interim Rule: A Simplified Guide for Government Contractors

ByMichael Price
Listen to the Deep Dive The Interim Rule: A Simplified Guide for Government Contractors Understanding the New SAM Registration Rules The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) recently introduced an interim rule that aims to simplify the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for government contractors. This change is designed to streamline the process and reduce...