Government Contracts Intelligence Briefing https://www.hunton.com/government-contracts-intelligence-briefing/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:43:49 -0400 Anthropic and Iran – the Government Contracting State of Play https://www.hunton.com/government-contracts-intelligence-briefing/anthropic-and-iran-the-government-contracting-state-of-play anthropic-and-iran-the-government-contracting-state-of-play Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:01 -0500 When world events move quickly, the government contracting space is one area where impacts are felt immediately. Just within the last few days, the Trump administration launched an effort to remove Anthropic’s AI tools from the federal supply chain and executed extensive strikes against the Iranian regime. Both of these news stories will have a broad impact on the government contracting community.

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]]> Department of War Takes “Sledgehammer” to 8(a) Program https://www.hunton.com/government-contracts-intelligence-briefing/department-of-war-takes-sledgehammer-to-8a-program department-of-war-takes-sledgehammer-to-8a-program Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:02 -0500 In a series of releases, the Department of Defense/War announced in writing and on social media that it is reviewing 8(a) and small businesses awarded contracts to ensure compliance with subcontracting requirements and current priorities. Contracts that do not comply will be terminated for convenience.

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]]> Subcontractor Survival Guide: Managing CMMC Risk Across Project Lifecycle https://www.hunton.com/government-contracts-intelligence-briefing/subcontractor-survival-guide-managing-cmmc-risk-across-project-lifecycle-episode-1 Eric S. Crusius subcontractor-survival-guide-managing-cmmc-risk-across-project-lifecycle-episode-1 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:03 -0500 Join Hunton government contracts Partner Eric Crusius on Thursday, January 15 for episode 1 of the “From Surviving to Thriving: The CMMC Enforcement Era Playbook" series. This series is designed to help contractors, subcontractors, and joint ventures navigate the evolving requirements of CMMC 2.0 and Revision 3 with confidence.

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]]> The Department of Defense/War Announces Significant Acquisition Reforms https://www.hunton.com/government-contracts-intelligence-briefing/the-department-of-defense-war-announces-significant-acquisition-reforms the-department-of-defense-war-announces-significant-acquisition-reforms Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:04 -0500 Earlier this week, the Department of Defense (War) announced plans to significantly remake how it will purchase goods and services from government contractors in its Acquisition Transformation Strategy (the Strategy). Central to these reforms will be the use of portfolio management to break down the walls within the Pentagon.

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]]> Shutdown Guidance from the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security https://www.hunton.com/government-contracts-intelligence-briefing/shutdown-guidance-from-the-departments-of-veterans-affairs-and-homeland-security shutdown-guidance-from-the-departments-of-veterans-affairs-and-homeland-security Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:05 -0500 Immediately prior to the lapse in funding on October 1, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released information on their contingency plans during the impending government shutdown, providing guidance to federal contractors.

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]]> DOL Issues New Service Contract Act Benefits Requirements https://www.hunton.com/government-contracts-intelligence-briefing/dol-issues-new-service-contract-act-benefits-requirements dol-issues-new-service-contract-act-benefits-requirements Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:06 -0400 Contracts issued subject to the Service Contract Act (“SCA”—also known as the Service Contract Labor Standards) require contractors and subcontractors to, among other things, pay an hourly health and welfare benefit specified in an applicable Wage Determination (“WD”). The Department of Labor (“DOL”) issues an updated health and welfare benefit amount annually, which is subsequently incorporated into revised WDs.

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]]> The Department of Defense/War Releases Shutdown Guidance https://www.hunton.com/government-contracts-intelligence-briefing/the-department-of-defense-war-releases-shutdown-guidance the-department-of-defense-war-releases-shutdown-guidance Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:07 -0400 Defense contractors received some clarity into the shutdown plans for the Department of Defense/War (Department) when the Department released a memo outlining its contingency plans during this lapse in funding. 

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]]> A Contractor’s Action Plan in Response to a Potential Government Shutdown https://www.hunton.com/government-contracts-intelligence-briefing/a-contractors-action-plan-in-response-to-a-potential-government-shutdown a-contractors-action-plan-in-response-to-a-potential-government-shutdown Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:08 -0400 With a potential government shutdown looming, contractors have a lot of work to plan and protect themselves as best they can from possible disruptions in performance and payment. Below we will provide steps to take in anticipation of a shutdown and once a shutdown occurs.

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]]> What to Expect When You’re Expecting a New FAR https://www.hunton.com/government-contracts-intelligence-briefing/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-a-new-far what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-a-new-far Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:00:09 -0400 On April 15, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, aimed at streamlining federal procurement. The Executive Order called for reforming the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), the regulations that form the structure of most of the $1.5 trillion the federal government spends on contracts annually.

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]]> New Cybersecurity Assessment Requirements for Defense Contractors Are Here https://www.hunton.com/government-contracts-intelligence-briefing/new-cybersecurity-assessment-requirements-for-defense-contractors-are-here new-cybersecurity-assessment-requirements-for-defense-contractors-are-here Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:00:10 -0400 After years of starts and stops, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) has finished its roll-out of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program with the release of its implementing regulations. This program, first proposed about seven years ago, requires contractors to verify compliance with existing cybersecurity requirements through self-assessments, third-party certifications, or DoD-led reviews.

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