Eye on Government Contracts
GSA FAQs Temporarily Allow Award of Non-TAA-Compliant Products Under MAS Program
The General Services Administration released an updated question-and-answers document on its temporary waiver of the Trade Agreement Act for COVID-19-related products.
Eye on Oversight: CARES Act Relief Brings Accompanying Federal Oversight and Potential Increased Contractor Scrutiny
Rob McDonald will co-present an overview of current contractor relief options and discuss the expanding federal oversight and investigative framework emerging from recent COVID-19-related legislation
BRG COVID-19 Government Contracting Resource Center
Key Government Guidance, Directives, and References in Response to Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 The below list includes government-issued guidance and directives by agency pertaining to COVID-19 response. Contract Performance and Cost Recovery Small Business...
Update: The United States Is Continuing to Lead the Response to COVID-19
US government departments and agencies are coordinating efforts to prioritize foreign assistance to maximize the potential for impact.
GAO, OFPP, and the CAS Board in the News
GAO recently released a report to Congress on CAS Board activities, and the CAS Board published a notice to advise the public of its winter meetings.
Telework Security
Security measures in a telework environment should cover information systems and technology, and all other aspects of the information systems used by the employee.
Cracking Open the CPSR Guidebook
Mary Karen Wills and Mia Bautista will provide an overview of the Contractor Purchasing System Review process and discuss trends, including an overview of key elements of concern that auditors look for during a CPSR.
The CARES Act: Emergency Small Business Relief
The CARES Act includes a provision for $349 billion for small businesses through federally backed loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, a modified and expanded Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loan guaranty program.
CARES Act Impacts on Government Contractors
The CARES Act contains provisions directed at government contractors adversely impacted by the crisis and significantly streamlines aspects of federal procurement.
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