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

Public Policy

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)…

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New Executive Order Targets DEI Practices of Federal Contractors

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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…

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Federal Government Accelerates Trend Towards Commercial Products and Services Preferences

Public Policy

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…

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2025 HMSDC Annual Meeting Recap

Event Recaps

2025 HMSDC Annual Meeting Recap The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Annual Meeting on February 19th, welcoming over 170+ attendees from across the region—including Corporate Members, Certified MBEs, Board of Directors, Community Partners, Government Agencies, and Elected Officials. This annual gathering serves as a cornerstone event to reflect on…

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UNVEILING THE TRUTH BEHIND NMSDC AFFILIATE NEGOTIATIONS:

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UNVEILING THE TRUTH BEHIND NMSDC AFFILIATE NEGOTIATIONS: As corporate members and minority businesses invested in the success of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) network, you deserve transparency and accountability in the decisions that affect our shared mission. The recent communication from the National Office, claiming progress in the affiliate agreement negotiations, misrepresents the…

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

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“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…

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The HMSDC Alert

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Click Here to Download the Alert As we present our first quarter 2024 news magazine, I am inspired to reflect on the past year’s successes. 2023 was a testament to the strength and perseverance of our collective effort and vision. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones and further solidified our commitment to nurturing the growth…

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2024 Emerging 10 Recap

Event Recaps

2024 Emerging 10 Awards Recap   We are thrilled to announce that the Emerging 10 (E-10) Awards event was a huge success, celebrating the top 10 emerging minority businesses in Houston! The evening was filled with excitement, inspiration, and a sense of community as we honored the remarkable achievements of these distinguished MBEs. The E-10…

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Lunch with the President – Ingrid Robison – Recap 5/7/2024

Event Recaps

Lunch with the President – Recap 5/7/2024 On May 7, 2024, the Lunch with the President event featuring Ingrid Robison took place, both in-person and virtually, focusing on the Business Case for Diverse Leadership, a pivotal topic in today’s corporate world. Attendees explored the findings of a recent survey indicating that businesses led by women and/or ethnic minorities consistently outperform…

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