Annual ISDC Reporting
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 11.07.19
The annual Interagency Suspension and Debarment Committee recently issued its annual report to Congress. The report, found here, contains details of the state of the federal suspension and debarment program for Fiscal Year 2018 (note the significant timelag). The report notes a focus on cybersecurity contractor compliance issues, and proposals to modernize/streamline lead agency coordination. Otherwise, total numbers of suspensions, proposed debarments, and debarments continued to decline year-over-year, while pre-notice interactions with contractors continued to comprise a significant portion of SDO offices’ dockets.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 12.23.25
An ITAR-ly Critical Reminder of Cybersecurity Requirements: DOJ Settles with Swiss Automation, Inc.
Earlier this month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Swiss Automation Inc., an Illinois-based precision machining company, agreed to pay $421,234 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by inadequately protecting technical drawings for parts delivered to Department of Defense (DoD) prime contractors. This settlement reflects DOJ's persistent emphasis on cybersecurity compliance across all levels of the defense industrial base, reaching beyond prime contractors to encompass subcontractors and smaller suppliers. The settlement is also a reminder to all contractors not to overlook the often confusing relationship between Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and export-controlled information.
Client Alert | 10 min read | 12.23.25
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Record-Setting False Claims Act Settlement Highlights DOJ Commitment to Customs Enforcement
Client Alert | 22 min read | 12.23.25
