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Update on Government Contracts M&A

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 04.23.18

Recently, partner Peter Eyre discussed the latest developments and considerations in the government contracts mergers and acquisitions market. Talking with host Roger Waldron on Federal News Radio’s “Off the Shelf” program, they covered factors driving the increase in M&A activities, identifying best practices for due diligence, and providing thoughts on future trends. To hear the full interview, please click here.

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Client Alert | 14 min read | 03.13.26

AI for Government: 7 Days for Contractor Comments on GSA Proposed Contract Clause for AI Systems

On March 6, 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) issued a significant proposed contract clause, GSAR 552.239-7001, Basic Safeguarding of Artificial Intelligence Systems (“Clause”), for inclusion in GSA Schedule solicitations and contracts for AI capabilities.  The proposed clause would impose substantial new requirements related to AI sources, intellectual property rights, data use, change management, and performance standards.  The Clause would also take precedence over any other contract terms (including commercial licensing terms) related to AI, including a Seller’s terms of sale and service to which the Government had previously agreed.  GSA requests comments by March 20, 2026....