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Interim FAR rule clarifies SAM preaward registration requirements

Interim FAR rule clarifies SAM preaward registration requirements

An interim rule, effective on publication and issued by the FAR council, makes revisions to clarify System for Award Management (SAM) preaward registration requirements. Effective 12 November 2024, the rule states that contractors must be registered in SAM at the time of offer submission and at contract award but are

DOD drops draft of CMMC rule governing cyber in acquisition

DOD drops draft of CMMC rule governing cyber in acquisition

The Pentagon published a draft of its CMMC rule, which is expected to appear in the Federal Register on Tuesday, 15 October. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program strengthens DOD cybersecurity and that of its industrial base. Contractors should prioritize early compliance by adopting NIST SP 800-171 and SP