Contracting
The Biden Administration Moves to Make Unions More Accessible to Federal Contractors
This carries out a recommendation from the White House task force on worker organizing.
GovExec Daily: The Contractor Vaccine Mandate Confusion
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the court decision that will affect contractors.
The Ban on the Contractor Vaccine Mandate Was Lifted Partially. That Could Cause Confusion.
“At this time, the nationwide injunction remains in effect, and thus agencies should continue not to take any steps to enforce Executive Order 14042,” said a spokesperson for the Office of Management and Budget.
‘Contract Bundling’ is an Issue That’s Still Top of Mind for the Small Business Administration
This issue impacts women-owned small businesses disproportionately, said an SBA official.
Key Agencies Are Shedding the Exact Employees They Need to Spend New Infrastructure Dollars
Watchdogs caution agencies could face critical staffing shortages that could impact implementation of Biden's signature infrastructure law.
Senators Are Urging DOJ to Flex Its Debarment Authority
Two Democrats say that companies are getting away with "ripping off the government" because of the reluctance to exercise suspension and debarment authorities.
Senate Passes a Bill to Root out Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting
The Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act sets new disclosure requirements and expands authorities for federal contracting officers.
Small Business Contract Awards Hit Record $154B
But fewer of those companies are entering the federal market or competing for the work, the Small Business Administration says.
A Lack of Workers Is Hurting Supply Chains More than COVID, Defense Execs Say
An economic slowdown might be the only way to fill job vacancies, says Raytheon CEO.
Bipartisan Group Seeks to Limit Who Federal Agencies Can Contract With
Organizations involved with certain adversarial nations creates conflicts of interest, the senators say.
The Labor Dept. Moves Forward on Reducing Turnover on Service Contracts
A forthcoming proposed rule will carry out an executive order the president signed last fall.
The House’s Defense Policy Bill Could Codify Contractor Minimum Wage
The House is set to vote this week on its version of the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, an annual must-pass bill that often serves as the vehicle for provisions impacting the federal workforce.
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