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Federal-grade analysis. Written for the people running the program.
Current commentary on the regulations, executive orders, and operating questions reshaping federal acquisition, compliance, and the broader defense industrial base.
Featured · May 15, 2026 · 7 min read
Fixed-Price by Default: How the April 2026 Procurement EO Reshapes Federal Contracting
On April 30, 2026, the White House made fixed-price contracting the default across the federal government. Here is what changes for capture, pricing, and program execution — and where contractors are most exposed.
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May 14, 2026 · 6 min read
DFARS FOCI Goes Wide: The May 2026 Proposed Rule and What ~40,000 Defense Suppliers Should Do Now
DoD's proposed rule expands Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence scrutiny far beyond classified contracts. The Pentagon estimates nearly 40,000 companies could be in scope. The compliance lift starts now.
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May 13, 2026 · 8 min read
After CMMC: Building a Cyber-Compliant Operating Model that Survives DCAA, DCMA, and the New FAR Overhaul
CMMC is no longer a future requirement — it is a clause in active contracts. The companies still treating it as an IT project will struggle. The ones treating it as an operating-model question will pull ahead.
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