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When a new presidential administration results in a new party occupying the White House, taxpayers often expect myriad government and public policy changes will soon follow. Hewing that truism, President Trump began his administration by issuing a slew of executive orders immediately after taking office. As expected, those executive orders range from immigration and energy policy to international relations and diversity and equity initiatives.

Regarding the latter, the President's executive order, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,

On June 16, 2022, the Department of Defense ("DoD") issued a memorandum on cybersecurity compliance, Contractual Remedies to Ensure Contractor Compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Clause 252.204-7012, for contracts and orders not subject to Clause 252.204-7020; and Additional Considerations Regarding National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 Department of Defense Assessments. The memo is important for defense contractors because it reminds procuring officials of alternative remedies and tools that are ...

Department of Defense solicitations require a Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan when the DoD procures “Essential contractor Service and Mission-essential Functions.” DFARS 252.237-7023. The Plan must address the contractor’s ability to provide mission-essential functions during periods of crisis including, for example, how the contractor will supply the personnel and resources required to maintain continuity of essential functions “for up to 30 days or until normal operations can be resumed.” DFARS 252.237-7023(b)(1).

While most Plans contain ...