EO 14398 Imposes New DEI-Related Contract Clauses, Audit Rights, and FCA Risks for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors

Executive Order 14398 directs federal agencies to incorporate new contract clauses addressing what the EO describes as "racially discriminatory DEI activities" into federal contracts and certain contract‑like instruments.

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Registration opportunities for VETERANS IN SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL CONTRACTING. Paths to explore the main registration avenues available to your small business.

Registration opportunities for VETERANS IN SMALL BUSINESS FEDERAL CONTRACTING. Paths to explore the main registration avenues available to your small business.
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A Quiet Policy Shift Just Redefined Entire Federal Cybersecurity Landscape GSA quietly rolled out CMMC-like cybersecurity requirements, signaling a major shift in how federal contractors must protect controlled unclassified information.

🚨 GSA now requires strict CMMC security for federal contractors. Zero Trust, real compliance, and security documentation are mandatory—no more box-checking. Legal risks apply. 🛡️

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Your ENTRY into small business FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING. Venues you may wish to consider and how to assess your potential entry points.
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ICE, Inc.: The Top Companies Profiting from Trump’s Immigration Crackdown A number of the companies winning the largest amount of ICE contracts in Trump’s second term made large political contributions and lobbied on a law tripling ICE’s budget.

ICE directed 70 percent of $5.4B in contract spending to 10 politically active vendors during a 69 percent enforcement surge, consolidating immigration infrastructure within a narrow private contractor base. #Trump #ICE #DHS #FederalContracting #PrivatePrisons #Palantir #CoreCivic #GEOGroup #POGO

Small businesses will encounter the need to TEAM WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS in federal government contracting. Be prepared for the challenges and the risks.

Small businesses will encounter the need to TEAM WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS in federal government contracting. Be prepared for the challenges and the risks.
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The December 22 House Oversight meeting set in motion intensified federal oversight aimed at programs serving the poorest Americans. More reviews, audits, and delays will squeeze staff and put essential services at risk in the months ahead.
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ROLLBACK OF POLICIES - Certain small business sectors such as veteran-owned firms are expected to benefit but others such as 8(a) and other socio-economic categories will suffer.
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Maryland Man with FAA Contractor Laptop Sentenced for Brokering Access to US Firms A Maryland resident admitted running a hiring fraud using fake credentials for U.S. tech jobs and offering system access to foreign operators.

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The case highlights identity abuse, remote hiring risks, and insider-enabled access pathways affecting contractor environments.
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The U.S. economy loses $7–9 BILLION per week during a government shutdown. Small businesses are paying the price.
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The Federal Contracting Flywheel How Small Businesses Create Momentum in Competitive Markets

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Small businesses build compounding growth through the Federal Contracting Flywheel: performance, reputation, access, capability
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COMPARE COMMERCIAL SMALL BUSINESS TO FEDERAL CONTRACTING for commercial and federal government pursuits or starting an enterprise involving both venues.

COMPARE COMMERCIAL SMALL BUSINESS TO FEDERAL CONTRACTING for commercial and federal government pursuits or starting an enterprise involving both venues.
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Exciting news! Vinra is now officially certified as both a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Woman owned & proud.

Exciting news!

These recognitions open new doors for us to bring our passion for instructional design, training, and learning innovation to more federal partners and organizations nationwide.

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Federal Government Contracting CUSTOMER RELATIONS. Understanding the roles, responsibilities and authorities for the principal personnel with whom the contractor must do business.

Federal Government Contracting CUSTOMER RELATIONS. Understanding the roles, responsibilities and authorities for the principal personnel with whom the contractor must do business.
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PRICING Service Contracts WITH CREDIBILITY in Small Business Federal Government Contracting may be the winning element in the source selection equation.
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Booz Allen Hamilton to cut 7% of staff amid shifting federal priorities Management consultancy behemoth Booz Allen Hamilton will lay off 7 percnet of its workforce, eliminating about 2,500 positions, as federal agencies tighten spending and rethink priorities The move,…

Booz Allen Hamilton to lay off 7% of its staff as shifting federal priorities prompt restructuring of its civil business. Defense business expected to grow. #WorkforceChanges #FederalContracting

The SMA Competitive Index for Federal Contractors, Issue 2, April 2024 Understand your relative ability to win new government contracts

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🧯The FAR Gets a Haircut: What Capture Managers Need to Know Before the Clippings Hit the Floor✂️ In a move that sent shockwaves through contracting shops and caused at least three procurement lawyers to faint into their redlined PDFs, th...

The FAR is getting “streamlined” — what does that mean for capture managers? Chaos, comedy, and maybe opportunity. Read the breakdown: shorturl.at/VsfRC #GovCon #FARReform #CaptureLife #FederalContracting

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White House Targets Susman Godfrey in Sweeping Order to Protect National Interests In a bold and consequential move, the White House has issued a sweeping executive order targeting the prominent law firm Susman Godfrey LLP, citing

Breaking: The White House issues a sweeping order against top law firm Susman Godfrey, citing national security risks. What does this bold move mean for the legal world and US interests? 🇺🇸 Share your thoughts!
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Sky Solutions Awarded GSA OASIS+ 8(a) Contract in Management and Advisory Domain - Sky Solutions Herndon, VA – April 10, 2025: Sky Solutions, a leading provider of AI-first solutions for federal clients across healthcare, financial […]

Sky Solutions Awarded GSA OASIS+ 8(a) Contract in Management and Advisory Domain
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GSA plans Schedule cuts; nearly 600 contract holders, 31 categories to be eliminated GSA will remove up to 577 vendors from its Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) program within the next six months, a significant step aimed at enhancing efficiency and performance. As reported by Federal…

GSA moves to drop nearly 600 vendors and 31 schedule categories in major efficiency drive. How will this reshape federal contracting? #GSA #FederalContracting

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ASG Solutions Corporation d/b/a American Systems Group—Reconsideration (B-422558.2) You should not care. Category: Reconsideration, debarment Date: 26 February 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-422558.2 ASG Solutions Corporation (ASG) sought reconsideration of GAO’s prior…

GAO denies ASG Solutions’ request for reconsideration, affirming that changes in contractor eligibility do not retroactively impact protest decisions. #GAOProtest #GovCon #FederalContracting

Important GSA Schedule Refresh 24 deadline approaches! Key changes affect drone suppliers and packaging requirements. #GSACompliance #GovContracts #FederalContracting #DroneTech #Sustainability buff.ly/41IQQOJ

Larry Allen joins GSA as associate administrator for policy Larry Allen, longtime commentator on government acquisition and founder of Allen Federal, has announced his move to the General Services Administration (GSA) as Associate Administrator for…

Acquisition expert Larry Allen joins GSA as Associate Administrator for Government-Wide Policy, bringing decades of experience to procurement reform. #GSA #FederalContracting #AcquisitionPolicy