From the TIKC Advisory Team · Topic
Compliance and regulatory alerts for government contractors: CMMC and cybersecurity requirements, DFARS clauses, FAR changes, supply chain prohibitions, and enforcement trends. Stay ahead of the rules that govern federal contracts — with clear action steps for small business contractors from Team Integrity Knowledge Center.
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DOJ is using the False Claims Act to pursue contractors whose DEI practices allegedly conflict with civil-rights certifications — with two settlements already: IBM and…
Federal law protects contractor employees who report waste, fraud, or law violations — and punishes retaliation. With whistleblower suits at a record, this matters.
The Anti-Kickback Act and the FAR gratuities rules criminalize improper payments up and down the supply chain. What counts, and how to keep your team…
Section 889 bars covered Chinese telecom and surveillance gear — and a false representation is FCA exposure. Now the 1260H List adds new deadlines. How…
A June 2026 settlement shows DOJ using the False Claims Act against a contractor’s cybersecurity self-assessment — surfaced by a government audit, not a whistleblower.
A proposed DoD rule would extend foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) disclosure and mitigation to unclassified contracts over $5M — reaching ~37,700 firms.
If your employees perform acquisition functions close to inherently governmental work, FAR requires you to prevent personal conflicts of interest. Here’s the duty.
The Procurement Integrity Act bars obtaining or disclosing bid, proposal, and source-selection information — and restricts job talks during a procurement. Know the lines.
The three OCI types can disqualify you from an award. A practical playbook for spotting and mitigating organizational conflicts of interest before they cost you.
FAR requires contractors to disclose credible evidence of fraud — and failing to is itself grounds for debarment. In a record enforcement year, your ethics…
Hiring former government officials creates personal conflict-of-interest and post-employment risk that the contractor — not just the employee — has to manage.
Suspension and debarment can bar your firm from all federal work — and a subcontractor’s exclusion can sink your contract. How to manage the risk…
