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Biden Administration Updates Contractor Vaccine Mandate Guidance in Response to Nationwide Preliminary Injunction | JD Supra
Last week, the Biden administration updated its position regarding enforcement of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors in response to the nationwide preliminary injunction issued by a U.S. District Court judge in Georgia. In our previous post on this topic, we questioned whether the administration would still attempt to enforce the vaccine mandate for contracts that already include the clauses mandating vaccinations.
Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors on Hold | JD Supra
On December 7, 2021, a federal judge issued a nationwide injunction that, for the time being, halts the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors. The injunction is a preliminary injunction, the purpose of which is to preserve the status quo until a final judgment can be reached. This means the injunction will stay in place until the court reaches a final ruling on the merits of the case.
Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors on Hold
On December 7, 2021, a federal judge issued a nationwide injunction that, for the time being, halts the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors. The injunction is a preliminary injunction, the purpose of which is to preserve the status quo until a final judgment can be reached. This means the injunction will stay in place until the court reaches a final ruling on the merits of the case.
DOD Announces CMMC 2.0; Cancels Rollout of CMMC 1.0 | JD Supra
On November 4, 2021, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced it is revamping the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. The changes are intended to make the program more streamlined and flexible, which, in turn, will make it easier (and cheaper) for contractors to implement.
[Webinar] Vaccine Mandates for Federal Contractors – Everything You Need to Know - November 9th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET | JD Supra
November 9th, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET In September, President Biden issued an Executive Order imposing COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements on government contractors and subcontractors. The evolving guidance has left federal contractors with myriad unanswered questions. In this webinar, attorneys from our Government Contracting and Labor & Employment Groups will update attendees on the latest requirements and will discuss how contractors can ensure compliance.
New Guidance on the Vaccination Mandate for Federal Contractors | JD Supra
In our last post, we detailed President Biden’s Executive Order 14042 regarding vaccination requirements for government contractors. The order made clear that a new clause requiring vaccinations would be included in new contracts in the near future, but questions remained about which employees would ultimately be subject to the requirements. On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) issued guidance that answered many of those questions.
New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Government Contractors | JD Supra
Government contractors and subcontractors will need to learn—quickly–how to navigate new COVID-19 requirements. On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order (the order) imposing COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements on government contractors and subcontractors. The new requirements will start appearing in contracts in a matter of weeks. Below are the key points that federal contractors need to know. How will the vaccine requirement be implemented?
Complying with the Government’s Restrictions on Foreign Telecommunications Equipment | JD Supra
Government contractors are facing a significant compliance burden thanks to three new FAR provisions that impose restrictions on contractors who supply or use Chinese telecommunications equipment services.
DOD Releases Class Deviation and Related Guidance Implementing Section 3610 of the CARES Act | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
DOD Releases Class Deviation and Related Guidance Implementing Section 3610 of the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Surety (CARES) Act was enacted on March 27 to provide relief from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Section 3610 of the CARES Act authorizes agencies to reimburse federal contractors for leave provided to employees who cannot work as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. As we explained in a previous blog post, there are many questions as to how Section 3610 will be implemented.
Bidding Federal Work During the Coronavirus Crisis | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Bidding Federal Work During the Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus epidemic has disrupted our world in ways we could not have imagined a few weeks ago. In the midst of the crisis, the federal government is trying to do everything possible to keep businesses afloat, and that includes the continuation of current federal projects.
New Cybersecurity Requirements Will Impact All DOD Contractors and Their Subcontractors | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
New Cybersecurity Requirements Will Impact All DOD Contractors and Their Subcontractors
On January 30, 2020, the Department of Defense (DOD) released Version 1.0 of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Under the CMMC program, every contractor who works for the DOD, including subcontractors, will need to be certified at one of five levels. All DOD solicitations will specify which certification level is required for the contract, and contractors who do not have that certification will be ineligible for the contract.
Department of Defense Issues FAR Deviation for Limitations on Subcontracting | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
[Webinar] Critical Revisions to Veteran Owned Business Eligibility Regulations - October 18th, 12:00pm ET | JD Supra
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SBA and VA Publish Final Revisions to Regulations That Govern Set-Asides for VOSBs and SDVOSBs | JD Supra
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Strategies for Buying or Selling Construction Materials | JD Supra
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