The U.S. Government is not known for being agile or innovative. Its procurement processes and programs are complex with legal requirements that are difficult to identify, understand and follow. And, generally speaking, the Government has the reputation for not necessarily being interested in innovative ideas. So, many small, agile, innovative businesses don’t ever think about…
The Story Federal Acquisition Regulations and Uniform Guidance regulations prohibit federal government agencies from purchasing certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. Regulations even prohibit the federal government from working with contractors who use banned Chinese telecommunications or video surveillance equipment – even if the contractor doesn’t use the equipment to perform the federal government…
Join Public Contracting Institute, LLC (PCI) on September 27, 2022 with Margaret Cassidy and Stephen Daoust to discuss Far: Meals, Gifts, Entertainment & Favors. Tue, Sep 27, 2022 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT This session will address key compliance issues concerning meals, gifts, entertainment, and favors. Laws and regulations around meals, gifts, entertainment and…
Both new and longstanding Federal Government contractors and subcontractors know that there are extensive regulations such as the FAR, DFAR and CFIUS that define business operations beyond contract performance. For example there are regulations on governance, subcontracting, purchasing, forming joint ventures, hiring, working with non-US businesses or getting investment from non-US businesses or persons. Failing…
The Story Federal Acquisition Regulations and Uniform Guidance regulations prohibit federal government agencies from purchasing certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. Regulations even prohibit the federal government from working with contractors who use banned Chinese telecommunications or video surveillance equipment – even if the contractor doesn’t use the equipment to perform the federal government…