1. Home
  2. |Insights
  3. |"Government Contracts 101" Seminar

"Government Contracts 101" Seminar

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 11.07.12

Join Crowell & Moring practitioners on Tuesday, Nov. 13, live or via webcast, for a "Government Contracts 101" seminar covering the fundamentals of contracting, including the bid and proposal process, protests, contract performance and claims, compliance, and fraud investigations. Intended for those who do not have broad knowledge of the unique requirements of federal contracting or would like a refresher course, this event is being offered through WMACCA, and it is free if you register as "Guest of Presenters."


Insights

Client Alert | 8 min read | 01.17.25

Cyber For All: Proposed Rule Introduces Government-Wide CUI Cybersecurity Requirements

On January 15, 2025, the FAR Council released a proposed rule (FAR CUI Rule) that would amend the FAR to implement federal government-wide Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) cybersecurity, training, and incident reporting requirements for government contractors and subcontractors.  The rule’s key cybersecurity requirements closely mirror the Department of Defense’s Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program (for example, compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171, Revision 2), but broaden the scope to include contractors and subcontractors working across all federal agencies.  The Rule is intended to standardize the handling of CUI by federal government contractors and subcontractors in accordance with Executive Order 13556, including by:...