Germany has awarded contracts to 490MW of solar-plus-storage projects in its latest “innovation” auction for co-located renewables.| Energy-Storage.News
Shutdown, again. This advisory helps contractors manage operations during this period. First Step for Government Contractors and Companies Subject to US Export Controls. Contractors should closely monitor their customer and regulatory agencies’ websites for shutdown guidance, as agencies such as the Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and others have already issued... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
On September 10, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) posted its final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program for defense acquisitions.[1] This new rule (acquisition rule) updates the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and imposes new cybersecurity requirements on defense contractors who handle (store, process, or transmit) sensitive information during contract... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
The Centro de Periodismo Investigativo obtained a document showing that in April, former PRITS Director Antonio Ramos Guardiola rejected a contract with the company XUVO. Despite his opposition, the company went on to secure a multimillion-dollar deal to manage the Puerto Rico Department of Health’s online system for permits and certifications.| Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
Federal contractors, grantees, borrowers, and others receiving federal funds face a variety of restrictions on their use of those funds for political purposes, including for lobbying. A new presidential memorandum issued last week by President Trump highlights one of those restrictions, 31 U.S.C. § 1352, also known as the Byrd Amendment, and singles out grantees for additional scrutiny... Continue Reading…| Inside Political Law
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has taken the next major step toward implementing the General Services Administration’s (“GSA”) Revolutionary| Global Policy Watch
