What 8(a) Firms Need to Know About the SBA’s Recent Suspension Notices, Terminations, and Paths Forward
In the wake of the SBA’s issuance of suspension notices to more than 1,000 8(a) participants, many firms are still assessing the impact. With additional developments now unfolding — including further termination actions — it is critical to distinguish between procedural suspensions and substantive eligibility enforcement, and to evaluate available remedies accordingly. 1. The...
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COFC Reminds Army to Sufficiently Document its Technical Evaluation to Allow Judicial Review
In a recent decision, Eleit Technology, Inc. v. United States & LogiCore Corp., No. 25-850 (January 9, 2026),the Court of Federal Claims enjoined an Army Aviation and Missile Command (“Army”) blanket purchase agreement order after finding that the Army’s technical evaluation failed to provide the level of explanation required under the Administrative Procedure Act...
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Independent Contractor Classification: DOL’s Changeup in Enforcement
The Department of Labor's recent changeup on independent contractor enforcement—walking back the restrictive 2024 Rule and returning to a more business-friendly framework—may seem like a home run for government contractors. But beneath this regulatory shift lies a compliance squeeze play that could expose contractors to costly errors and False Claims Act violations. If you're...
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OFAC Launches New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Portal
On February 6th, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) launched a new Voluntary Self‑Disclosure Portal, providing a streamlined and secure way for organizations and individuals to report potential sanctions violations. The portal replaces prior email-based submissions. The new portal reinforces OFAC’s expectations around early identification, prompt escalation, and...
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GSA Quietly Raises the Cybersecurity Bar for Contractors Handling CUI
On January 5, 2026, the General Services Administration (“GSA”) issued CIO-IT Security-21-112 Revision 1, a procedural guide establishing new requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”) in nonfederal contractor systems. While not promulgated as a FAR rule, the guide establishes a mandatory approval framework that contracting officers may apply immediately to new contracts involving...
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EEOC Rescinds Harassment Guidance, Creating New Uncertainty and Risks for Employers
On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2–1 to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The decision revokes a comprehensive, 190‑page document that consolidated decades of case law and provided employers with detailed direction on identifying, preventing, and responding to unlawful harassment. The rescinded guidance...
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