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Nichole Atallah Speaks with Federal News Network: DoD No Longer Requires Equal Employment Opportunity Clauses In Contracts
A new policy directs all Defense Department components not to include Equal Employment Opportunity provisions and clauses in new contracts and solicitations. In a memo released on March 4, John Tenaglia, the defense pricing, contracting and acquisition policy principal director, instructed DoD contracting officers not to enforce President Lyndon B. Johnson’s executive order signed in 1965 that mandated all federal contractors to promote equal employment opportunities and prevent discrimination. . . . “It is a shift — it’s been around since the . . . Read More
No More Minimum Wage Obligations Shifts Pricing Strategies for Service and Construction Contractors
On Friday, March 14, 2025, President Trump revoked Executive Order 14026, Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors (EO). Government contractors in the service and construction sectors should evaluate how Trump’s decision to cancel the EO will impact their pricing strategies and outstanding price adjustment requests. Effective immediately, contractors are no longer bound by EO 14026’s minimum wage requirements. This means that most service and construction contractors may revert employee pay to the applicable wage determination rates under their contracts. . . . Read More
Executive Orders and the Future of Government Contracts: Legal Insights for Contractors
Navigating Procurement Under the Trump Administration
10 FAQs: Navigating Legal Challenges for Government Contractors Impacted by President Trump’s Recent Executive Orders
Government contractors are facing a host of legal and compliance challenges following President Trump’s recent executive orders. These orders have prompted government-wide contract reviews, funding issues, increased scrutiny on foreign assistance agreements, and the mass issuance of stop work orders and terminations for convenience. If you are a government contractor, here are some key questions you should be asking to ensure your business is protected. If any of these FAQs apply to your business, consulting legal counsel promptly can help . . . Read More
Court Blocks Suspension and Termination of Foreign Aid Contracts: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors
In a landmark decision, Judge Ali has issued a preliminary injunction (PI) preventing the U.S. government from enforcing suspensions, stop-work orders, and terminations for foreign aid contracts issued between January 20 and February 13, 2025—the date on which Judge Ali issued a temporary restraining order in this case. The ruling is a major rebuke of the executive branch’s attempt to halt congressionally appropriated funds, reaffirming Congress’s constitutional spending authority. This ruling requires the government to resume payments and allow drawdowns for . . . Read More
Diversifying Your Contract Pipeline by Maximizing Opportunities through the DOD’s Mentor-Protégé Program
GovCon: Need to Know – Employment, Health and Safety
2nd Court Blocks Government Funding Freeze: 5 Takeaways for Contractors
A second federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s blanket freeze on appropriated and obligated federal funds for government contractors, reinforcing Congress’s authority over government spending. This decision directly impacts government contractors who rely on federal funding for projects and operations. Key Takeaways for Government Contractors Funding Pause Declared Unlawful The court ruled that the executive branch cannot impose a blanket freeze on congressionally appropriated funds. Judge McConnell wrote, “[t]he Executive put itself above Congress. It imposed a categorical mandate on . . . Read More