Executive Orders
Court Blocks Trump’s DEI Funding Restrictions
A Federal District Court ruled against the Trump Administration’s executive orders limiting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) funding, deeming them unconstitutional and unauthorized. The court granted Seattle a preliminary injunction to prevent enforcement of these orders, stating they misdefined federal anti-discrimination laws, threatening funding for compliance with interpretations not established by Congress.
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 MoreWhich Rules Survive the FAR Rewrite (FAR 2.0)?
On April 15, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (“EO”) 14275 titled Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement (“FAR EO”), confirming rumors throughout early April that a rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) was under way. In an earlier article, we wrote about seismic changes in policy and reductions in federal contract and grant…
Read MorePreparing a Strong Termination Settlement for Maximum Contractor Recovery
For the past several weeks, GovSpring has been covering termination of contracts rippling through executive agencies. In a previous article on termination for convenience, Marcos Gonzalez reviewed one option for contractors facing termination: submitting a termination settlement proposal (“TSP”). To summarize, if you were terminated for convenience, unless the agency insists on a no-cost settlement,…
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.…
Read MoreTrump’s Second Month: How Are Numerous Legal Challenges Impacting the Administration’s Changes to Federal Procurement?
In Part I, we analyzed how President Trump’s executive orders (“EO”) and directives defined the Administration’s stance towards federal procurement—implementing policies such as America First tariffs and what that may mean for domestic sourcing, abolishing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives through contract terminations and regulatory reform, and implementing broad-scale cost cutting through the Department…
Read MoreShould You Challenge Your Termination for Convenience? It May Be Difficult, but It’s Not Unprecedented
As I noted in our last article, the Trump Administration has brough seismic shifts to federal Agencies through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Through swift action to cut discretionary federal spending, DOGE has implemented large scale reductions in the federal workforce, terminated lease agreements through the General Services Administration, and initiated terminations of grants…
Read MoreTrump’s First Month: What is Taking Shape in Government Contracts?
President Trump’s second term has been defined by significant policy shifts and a realignment of federal spending, which have had knock-on effects for the Government Contracts community. This article summarizes key executive orders (“EOs”) from the Trump Administration that contractors should consider when reviewing current contracts and when bidding for future procurements. We also envision…
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