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Our stories from federal contracting news this week included continued delays for CIO-SP4 and a new initiative on carbon-free electricity.

• GSA & DOD Seek Input on Upcoming Government Procurement of Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity
• Biden administration preps potential largest ever federal carbon-free electricity purchase
• How government contractors can harness artificial intelligence
• FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Releases Annual Agency Equity Action Plans to Further Advance Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government
• How acquisition hinders national security
• VA sexual harassment investigation recommends firing, recouping bonuses from supervisors
• NITAAC seeking another 6-month extension for CIO-SP3
• GE Aerospace Resolves Alleged Gender-based Hiring Discrimination, Pays $443K in Back Wages to Affected Job Applicants After Compliance Review
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: DFARS Buy American Act Requirements (DFARS Case 2022-D019)
• General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Removing Small Disadvantaged Business Program Requirements To Align With the FAR

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