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The Trump admin redlines the FAR (Part 1)

The Trump admin redlines the FAR (Part 1)

The Trump administration is out with the beginning of its FAR rewrite, starting with parts 1 and 34. We begin our analysis with part 1. FAR Part 1, the as-is state FAR Part 1 establishes the Federal Acquisition Regulations System, which harmonizes, codifies, and publishes a set of uniform policies

Common sense and the FAR: a match much below heaven

Common sense and the FAR: a match much below heaven

Several recent executive orders promise to reform federal acquisition, notably “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” If only it were so easy. The FAR unloved The FAR is long at over 2,000 pages, but the FAR council promulgates a lot of regulations from statute. Congress regularly uses the National

DOGE’s 100 days are up early May

DOGE’s 100 days are up early May

The Trump administration launched DOGE with an expected 100-day timeline, which would end early May. According to Business Insider, President Trump indicated in March that DOGE’s mission was likely on track to "be essentially complete in two to three months," confirming the time frame. However, recent judicial

GSA to “right-size” the Multiple Award Schedules

GSA to “right-size” the Multiple Award Schedules

GSA is overhauling its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program to streamline federal contracting. GSA will allow underperforming contracts to expire, remove redundant procurement channels, and retire products with insufficient demand. Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum says this initiative focuses on “value and fiscal responsibility in contracting,” emphasizing that large,

Martin Brothers Construction (B-420797.7)

Martin Brothers Construction (B-420797.7)

You should not care. Categories: Late is late, electronic submittal, SPAM Date: 7 March 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-420797.7 Martin Brothers Construction (MBC), a small business from Sacramento, California, protested the US Army’s rejection of its revised proposal as late under RFP #W912HY21R0012, issued by

Federal workforce reductions cast shadow over DC economy

Federal workforce reductions cast shadow over DC economy

The DC metro, long considered economically resilient due to the substantial federal presence, is now confronting significant economic challenges. The Trump administration's reductions to the federal workforce and curtailing of government spending will be felt across the region. Projected Economic Impact DC's Chief Financial Officer has

WSJ looks at federal layoffs' raising economic uncertainty

WSJ looks at federal layoffs' raising economic uncertainty

The federal government, the nation’s largest employer, is shedding jobs at an unprecedented pace, and the Journal evaluates economic ripple effects. While initial estimates placed layoffs at fewer than 30,000, deferred resignations, firings of probationary employees, and a hiring freeze could push the number as high as 475,