Story excerpt provided by fcw.com Defense contractors will face big changes and tight timelines over the next year as the Department of Defense rolls out its new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework, experts say. The framework, which aims to certify a company's compliance with federal cybersecurity regulations around controlled unclassified information (CUI), was announced by … Continue reading Will defense contractors be ready for CMMC?
NIST Updates SP 800-171 to Help Defend Sensitive Information from Cyberattack
Story excerpt provided by nist.gov An update to one of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) information security documents offers strategies to help protect sensitive information that is stored in computers supporting critical government programs and high value assets. The document, entitled Draft NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-171 Revision 2: Protecting Controlled Unclassified … Continue reading NIST Updates SP 800-171 to Help Defend Sensitive Information from Cyberattack
Risks of Cybersecurity Noncompliance Expand
Story excerpt provided by hklaw.com With increasing cybersecurity obligations placed on government contractors come expanding legal risks. Bid protests challenging agency evaluations of offerors' abilities to meet cybersecurity solicitation criteria are becoming more common. See, e.g., Systems Analysis & Integration, Inc., B-416899.2, 2019 Comp. Gen. Proc. Dec. ¶P15, January 2, 2019. A federal district court … Continue reading Risks of Cybersecurity Noncompliance Expand
SBA Issues Proposed Rule Implementing Small Business Runway Extension Act
Story excerpt provided by hklaw.com The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) just issued its long-anticipated Proposed Rule implementing the Small Business Runway Extension Act (the Act). In our previous blog, we discussed the SBA's position that the Act would not be effective until the rulemaking process was completed. If implemented, the Proposed Rule will modify … Continue reading SBA Issues Proposed Rule Implementing Small Business Runway Extension Act
7 tips to maximize project profitability
Story excerpt provided by constructiondive.com Many business leaders in construction worry about winning jobs, but sometimes a lost bid is a bullet dodged. How do you know which projects will generate profits and which ones are better avoided? According to Hal Macomber, Executive Vice President at Touchplan and expert Lean consultant, asking a few simple … Continue reading 7 tips to maximize project profitability
DOE to Prohibit Contractors from Technical Collaboration with Certain Foreign Governments
Story excerpt provided by morganlewis.com The US Department of Energy (DOE) issued Order No. 486.1 on June 7 prohibiting DOE employees and contractors from participating in the foreign government “talent recruitment programs” of countries designated by the DOE as a “foreign country of risk,” which apparently include China and Russia. The order aims to balance … Continue reading DOE to Prohibit Contractors from Technical Collaboration with Certain Foreign Governments
Free Workshop Available to get Businesses Cybersecurity-Compliant
Everything you need to know to meet federal standards Doing business with the federal government? You must meet certain compliance standards. This workshop will cover everything you and your business need to know to be cybersecurity-compliant, including: DFARS/NIST 800-171 compliance overview Qualifications to benefit from Senate Bill 220 (Safe Harbor) Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) … Continue reading Free Workshop Available to get Businesses Cybersecurity-Compliant
Federal Contractor Numbering System Gets First New Managing Vendor After 20 Years
Story excerpt provided by Nextgov Written by Aaron Boyd A new vendor is taking over management of the vendor verification system run through the General Services Administration, ending a 20-year dynasty for the company that established the Data Universal Numbering System, or DUNS. Through the Integrated Award Environment, GSA issues each vendor or organization that does business with … Continue reading Federal Contractor Numbering System Gets First New Managing Vendor After 20 Years
GAO Continues to Expand the Scope of “Prototypes” DoD May Buy Through OTs
Story excerpt provided by JD Supra Written by Morrison & Foerster LLP – Government Contracts Insights The most common question we hear from clients about the recent boom in the Department of Defense’s spending on other transactions, or OTs, is a simple one: How can I get in on the action? Understandably, OTs – essentially … Continue reading GAO Continues to Expand the Scope of “Prototypes” DoD May Buy Through OTs
Three Reasons for Making a Government Page
Story excerpt provided by Target Gov Written by Gloria Larkin Your website is one of the most important places anyone goes to learn about your company. This goes for the Government as well as businesses who may be interested in working with you on a contract. When you’re dealing with requests for quotes and submitting … Continue reading Three Reasons for Making a Government Page