Government Contracts

In a move that underscores deepening scrutiny over the operations of consultancy giants, US Republicans have taken a decisive step by calling for a ban on McKinsey & Company from acquiring federal contracts. This bold proposition is rooted in allegations that the firm's think-tank arm may have compromised national security through its advisory services to China's government. As the story unfolds, we delve into the implications of such a ban, its motivations, and the larger narrative it weaves into the fabric of federal contracting practices.Scrutiny Beyond BordersThe heart of the controversy lies in the intricate dance of geopolitics and corporate consultancy. McKinsey, a globally recognized consulting firm, finds itself at the crossroads of significant backlash from US Republicans. Th...

SAN FRANCISCO – Relative Dynamics, a Massachusetts startup focused on optical communications, is growing rapidly thanks to recent government contracts. “Since 2021 we have doubled in size annually in terms of people employed, projects and revenue, Kush Patel, Relative Dynamics founder and CEO, told SpaceNews. When Laurel, Maryland-based Relative Dynamics was founded in 2011, the firm focused on engineering services. In 2016, the company expanded its research and development staff and began developing optical communications space and ground terminal technology independently. Small Business Innovation Research awards followed. Recently, Relative Dynamics began developing an optical ground terminal under a $1.7 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract from the U....

The General Services Administration has released a final rule to update and better explain the requirements regarding the use of Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts by state and local government agencies and other eligible non-federal entities. Under FSS, also referred to as the GSA Schedule and Multiple Award Schedule, qualifying government agencies can gain access and procure commercial products and services, according to a Federal Register notice published Thursday. According to GSA, the changes outlined in the rule could improve the FSS program by removing antiquated and redundant information, clarifying the authorities providing use of FSS contracts by non-federal organizations and listing some of the programs established for the purpose of implementing certain authorities. The fi...

The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for input to help flesh out the agency’s Next Generation Network Infrastructure (NGNI) strategy that may succeed GSA’s existing Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contracts that guide how Federal agencies buy communications and related services. Federal agencies have been migrating to the EIS contract – a successor to the older Networx and regional and local service contracts for government telecommunications and infrastructure solutions – for several years, although that transition is far from complete. Last August, for example, GSA granted two-year deadline extensions to eight agencies to transition to EIS contracts, and after granting similar extensions to the departments of Justice and Homeland Security in late 2022. In a blog...

The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for input to help flesh out the agency’s Next Generation Network Infrastructure (NGNI) strategy that may succeed GSA’s existing Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contracts that guide how Federal agencies buy communications and related services. Federal agencies have been migrating to the EIS contract – a successor to the older Networx and regional and local service contracts for government telecommunications and infrastructure solutions – for several years, although that transition is far from complete. Last August, for example, GSA granted two-year deadline extensions to eight agencies to transition to EIS contracts, and after granting similar extensions to the departments of Justice and Homeland Security in late 2022. In a blog...

Peraton’s space and intelligence business segment secures over $1.2 billion in contract awards in 2023, underscoring its pivotal role in supporting classified government programs. Led by President Roger Mason, the sector’s mission support spans critical areas such as space ground systems, cyber analysis, and technical intelligence networks. This significant achievement reaffirms Peraton’s commitment to advancing national security initiatives and underscores its reputation as a trusted partner in safeguarding the nation’s interests globally. Contract Opportunities to Watch: Sierra Lobo Sierra Lobo Inc. of Fremont, OH, secures a pivotal role in supporting NASA’s spaceflight endeavors at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, marking a significant step in advancing space exploration. With a...

LONDON and PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness, and litigation support services, expands its existing market-leading expert services for U.S. Government Contract disputes, investigations, and compliance by welcoming six new colleagues to its practice based in Washington, DC. HKA expands its market-leading expert services for U.S. Government Contract disputes, investigations, and compliance.These experts will bolster the firm's government contracts compliance service offering, improving HKA's ability to assist clients who provide services for the U.S. government across a multitude of industries, particularly architecture and engineering services, energy, and not-for-profit organizations. H...

Photo by Leon Neal / Getty Images Companies connected to the Conservative Party donor, life peer and former minister, John Nash, have received more than £3.8bn from government spending in the last eight years. New analysis of government invoices by the New Statesman reveals the huge scale of public spending on companies in which Nash has a financial interest. Using invoice data collected by the public-sector procurement platform Tussell, the analysis shows that in less than a decade, companies linked to Nash have been paid more than 180,000 times by government departments, local authorities, NHS trusts, police services and a wide range of other public bodies.  There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by Nash or any of the companies to which he is conn...

By Ken Thorpe (February 22, 2024, 6:20 PM EST) -- In December, the White House issued a new policy framework that could have devastating effects on access to cutting-edge drugs. The proposal would radically reinterpret a 43-year-old law to let the government march in and take patents from one company and reassign them to another. ... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. Over 200 articles are published daily across more than 60 topics, industries, practice areas and jurisdictions. A Law360 subscription includes features such as Daily newsletters Expert analysis ...

By Partner Content on 22/02/2024 | Updated on 22/02/2024 The Procurement Act 2023 is expected to come into force in England in October 2024. Download this guide to understand the levels of due diligence assessment required by contract level and how to access the data you need. Procurement law in England is about to undergo wide transformation through the Procurement Act 2023. The new Act received Royal Assent in October 2023, and is expected to come into force in October 2024. It promises to make public sector procurement more simple, efficient, and transparent. Benefits will also include lower procurement risk and increased opportunity for SMEs. This guide from Dun & Bradstreet provides an overview of the key elements of the Act and the due diligence you will need to carry out. ...