SmallGovCon Week in Review: February 12-16, 2024

Hello, blog readers. We want to say that our hearts are with the people of Kansas City. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families of those impacted during the the Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City. We also salute the first responders who acted so quickly.

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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