DoW Finalizes Arms Transfer Realignment: What Contractors Should Know
Article by: Matthew Saliman, Associate Last week, the Department of War finalized a major restructuring of its arms transfer and security cooperation enterprise. The move implements a November 7, 2025 memorandum that directed the realignment of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and the Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA) from the Under Secretary for...
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Another Funding Stalemate: How DHS & Appropriations Uncertainty Impacts Government Contractors
Article by: Paxton Ouellete, Associate On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Senate blocked legislation that would have funded the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) through September 30, 2026. Agencies under DHS include the Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), Citizenship...
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What 8(a) Firms Need to Know About the SBA’s Recent Suspension Notices, Terminations, and Paths Forward
Article by: Paxton Ouellette, Associate 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...
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COFC Reminds Army to Sufficiently Document its Technical Evaluation to Allow Judicial Review
Article by: Nicholas Perry, Associate 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...
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Independent Contractor Classification: DOL’s Changeup in Enforcement
Article by: Rory Hatch, Associate 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...
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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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