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Department of Defense to Increase Scrutiny Over IT Consulting and Advisory Contracts

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The Department of Defense’s (“DoD”) Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment issued a memorandum on June 23, 2025, that tightens oversight on DoD contracts for information technology consulting & management services...more

Pillsbury - Bid Protest Debrief

No “Hard Facts,” No Win: GAO Denies Lockheed’s OCI Protest

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In Lockheed Martin Corporation, B-423294, May 2, 2025, Lockheed Martin protested the Air Force’s handling of potential organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) in a procurement for Tactical Operations Center – Light...more

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Defense Contractors Likely Target of Increased Scrutiny Under New Administration

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Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth testified during his confirmation hearing on January 14, 2025, that if confirmed*, he intends to use audits to identify potential waste and abuse in defense spending, explaining that...more

Hogan Lovells

DDTC Publishes FAQs on U.S. Persons Working Abroad & ITAR Defense Services

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On 6 January, 2020 DDTC announced guidance regarding U.S. persons providing defense services while abroad. ...more

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For Now, DoD Halts Efforts to Change Policy on Progress Payments

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan announced on Monday, October 1, 2018, that the U.S. Department of Defense (“Department” or “DoD”) was withdrawing its proposal that would have made sweeping changes to the rules...more

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DoD Issues White Paper Aimed at IR&D Costs

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On August 26, 2015, the Department of Defense (“DOD”) issued a White Paper announcing that, beginning in FY 2017, all defense contractors will be required to notify DOD before undertaking any new Independent Research and...more

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