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FAR Integrated With Safety Act

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 11.13.07

On November 7, 2007, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council issued an interim rule integrating the liability and litigation protections administered by DHS under the SAFETY Act with federal agency purchases of anti-terrorism technologies and services. Agencies now have standard procurement clauses to use when purchasing products and services for homeland defense, including clauses to allow the acceptance of offers contingent on the issuance of SAFETY Act designations or certifications and equitable adjustments for situations in which SAFETY Act coverage is denied after award.

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Client Alert | 4 min read | 01.07.26

FDA Request for Information Signals New Path for VC Firms and their Portfolio Companies in Federal Contracting

On December 17, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a request for information (RFI) on a proposal designed to help the FDA engage more directly with innovative, venture-backed companies focused on biotechnology, medical devices, AI, and regulatory technology.[i]The RFI includes 19 questions, with responses due by 2:00 p.m. ET on January 18, 2026....