GSA Proposal on SAM Registration Requirements for Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance

The General Services Administration’s (GSA) January 28, 2026 Federal Register notice, “Information Collection; System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients,” signals a significant potential shift in the compliance obligations attached to federal financial assistance. The notice proposes revising the Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM)…

New Executive Order Targets DEI Practices of Federal Contractors

On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” establishing a new federal contracting policy that treats certain diversity, equity, and inclusion practices as prohibited racial discrimination in the performance of federal contracts and subcontracts. The order states that the Administration’s policy is to promote “economy and…

Federal Government Accelerates Trend Towards Commercial Products and Services Preferences

On April 17, 2026 the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued new guidance directing federal agencies to buy more commercial products and services and to take a harder look at procurements that rely on custom or non-commercial solutions. This shift creates an opportunity for small and minority owned businesses that provide proven commercial products…