Tag

Federal Contracting

All articles tagged with #federal contracting

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Glow-up for the White House’s secret bowling lane

The General Services Administration awarded about $253,000 for lighting work on the White House’s two-lane Truman Bowling Alley, with a separate $8,800 escort-services contract for the same project; this revival of a renovation that had previously stalled under Obama—when a full rebuild was shelved amid partisan backlash—highlights the longstanding, politically charged history of upgrades to the White House bowling facility in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building basement.

via Politico|

#bowling-alley #eeob #federal-contracting

business1 month ago•2 min saved

SBA Unveils Plan to Expand Small-Business Eligibility in Federal IT and Consulting Contracts

The Small Business Administration has proposed consolidating six-digit NAICS size standards into broader four- and five-digit groups, lifting thresholds (e.g., 5415 to $531 million and 5416 to $295 million) and potentially expanding the pool of federal contractors that qualify as small in IT and consulting markets. If finalized, hundreds to thousands of firms could gain small-business status or extend their eligibility, altering competition and set-aside opportunities; comments are due by September 21, 2026.

via OrangeSlices AI|

#business #federal-contracting #it-services

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

GAO Finds DOGE’s Savings Claims Largely Unverifiable

A GAO audit found DOGE’s claimed Wall of Receipts savings largely unverifiable, with 96% of reported grant savings unsubstantiated and many contract and lease figures not calculated using DOGE’s own methodology. DOGE had touted about $215 billion in savings, but the review of $110.3 billion revealed methodological gaps and possible overstatements. The report also notes missing ethics/training disclosures for DOGE personnel and urges displaying data quality limitations on the Wall of Receipts.

via Ars Technica|

#doge #federal-contracting #gao

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Trump Signs Executive Order Ending DEI Practices in Federal Contracting

President Trump signed an executive order prohibiting racially discriminatory DEI practices by federal contractors and their subcontractors, requiring a DEI-discrimination clause in contracts under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act, directing the OMB to issue compliance guidance and identify risky sectors, and allowing contract termination, suspension, or debarment for noncompliance. The order also directs the Attorney General to pursue False Claims Act actions and to align Federal Acquisition Regulations to enforce the ban, framing DEI as costly and counter to merit-based, efficient government contracting; it forms part of a broader effort to end DEI across the federal government.

via The White House (.gov)|

#dei #executive-order #false-claims-act