DOD (Department of Defense)
A (Mis)Anthropic Approach to Supply Chain Security
This article was co-authored with Glen Bittenbender (GW Law 2027), Risheek Priyadarshi (GW Law 2026), and Jakub Berkowicz (GW 2025). Anthropic PBC (“Anthropic”) has been in the headlines for the past few weeks, after coming into the sights of the Trump administration. In this article, GovSpring analyzes the dispute to determine the merits of the…
Read MoreMarket Research Obligations: Looking Beyond FAR Part 10 Revisions
The federal procurement landscape is evolving, with significant FAR changes aimed at reducing complexity. The rewrite, driven by Executive Order 14275, emphasizes statutory roots and organizes non-statutory content into “buying guides.” Market research, pivotal for compliance and procurement planning, spans various FAR parts, requiring a comprehensive understanding of these obligations.
Read MoreFederal Contractor Guide: Addressing Tariff Impacts in Fixed-Price Contracts
New tariffs under President Trump’s America First Trade Policy are creating significant cost and supply unpredictability for federal contractors. This article outlines these impacts and explores recovery strategies under fixed-price contracts to navigate these economic pressures. Questions about any cases discussed below? Contact the managing partner at marcos@govspringlegal.com or at (202) 609-7501, and follow GovSpring Legal on LinkedIn for regulatory…
Read MoreOther Transaction Authority Agreements: DoD Aims for Faster, Flexible, and Innovative Procurement
Driven by the need for rapid technological advancement and to better engage innovative firms in an era of great power competition, the federal government is increasingly utilizing Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). This article examines the history, operational framework, and significant recent legal and policy developments shaping these flexible, non-FAR-based acquisition tools. Have questions about significant…
Read MoreTrump’s Third Month: What’s Happening at the Agencies?
Part I and of this series examined some of the policies towards federal procurement outlined in Trump Administration’s executive orders (“EO”), or that we hypothesized are likely in the pipeline based on policies expressed by these EOs. Part II outlined the numerous legal challenges that have stymied President Trump’s attempts to implement his policy goals.…
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