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…

Mandate for LeadershipThe Conservative PromiseProject 2025Presidential Transition Project (Part 3)

“The 2025 Presidential Transition Project is the conservative movement’s unified effort to beready for the next conservative Administration to govern at 12:00 noon, January 20, 2025.”Chapter 21 of Project 2025, beginning on page 663, focuses on the strategies totransform the Department of Commerce and Chapter 23, beginning on page 717,discusses the plans for the Export…

Mandate for Leadership | The Conservative Promise | Project 2025Presidential Transition Project (Part 1)

Mandate for Leadership | The Conservative Promise | Project 2025 Presidential Transition Project (Part 1)   “The 2025 Presidential Transition Project is the conservative movement’s unified effort to be ready for the next conservative Administration to govern at 12:00 noon, January 20, 2025.” This is the opening statement and clarion call from “Project 2025,” a…

Supreme Court “Chevron” Decision Undermines Regulatory Protections

Supreme Court “Chevron” Decision Undermines Regulatory Protections On June 28, the US Supreme Court decided a case that overturned 40 years of precedent that has been in place since 1984. This precedent, referred to as the “Chevron Doctrine,” gave the power to interpret laws to subject matter experts infederal agencies who wrote the regulations to…

Is Minority Business DOA?

Is Minority Business DOA? In this powerful and thought-provoking webinar, experts delved into the critical issues facing minority-owned businesses today. The discussion revealed the profound challenges and threats confronting these businesses and underscored the urgent need for awareness and action. Our panel of distinguished minority business experts provided invaluable insights into the current landscape, highlighting…

The Power of the Affiliates

Did You Know? The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) facilitates international trade for businesses of all sizes across the nation, offering a range of tailored financing solutions and export credit insurance programs designed to mitigate risks and enhance competitiveness. Click here to review full article