SmallGovCon Week in Review: August 5-9, 2024

Please enjoy our latest week in review in order to stay on top of federal contracting news. Some interesting stories include Senate efforts to enhance oversight of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and address delays in Major Acquisition Programs (MTA). Meanwhile, the GSA is pushing forward with updated standards to accelerate federal buildings toward zero emissions, reflecting a broader shift towards sustainability. In cybersecurity, CISA’s CDM program is set to tackle emerging threats in the cloud, while the Department of State is piloting AI adoption to improve operations. You can read more about these topics in the articles below.

• Senate Approps target OTA transparency, MTA delays
• Former Contracting Officer for Department of Defense Sentenced for Conspiracy to Defraud the Government
• Federal contractor will pay $400K, make 30 job offers to resolve DOL hiring bias claim
• GSA releases updated standards to accelerate federal buildings toward zero emissions
• The wave of new procurement regulations rolls on and on
• Small Business Lending Company Application Process
• Department of Labor offers online seminar on prevailing wages for employers, workers on federally funded projects Aug. 29
• Former Interim President of Puerto Rican Steel Distributor Pleads Guilty to Eight-Year Price-Fixing Conspiracy
• CISA’s CDM to take on next cyber blind spot in the cloud
• The Department of State’s pilot project approach to AI adoption
• GSA: 75 years of adapting to the changing needs of agencies