Navigating Modernization in Federal Contracting: Capital Edge Tip Line #5

Описание: In this week's episode, CEO Chad Braley dives into three critical developments affecting government contractors, research institutions, and the defense industrial base.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅How a new Executive Order is transforming defense acquisitions and increasing the use of commercial acquisition procedures and OTAs

✅Why the Department of Energy is capping indirect costs on research grants—and how it follows a growing federal trend

✅The latest on the FAR 2.0 rewrite, and what contractors should expect as buying guides replace regulatory guidance

🛡️ Executive Order on Defense Innovation:
The Department of Defense is under directive to modernize acquisition by prioritizing commercial item procedures and other transaction authority (OTA). Chad explains how this will impact acquisition strategies, eliminate duplicative government roles, and trigger reviews of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) exceeding $3B in budget.

🏛️ DOE’s Indirect Cost Cap for Research Grants:
The Department of Energy is adopting a 15% indirect cost cap on research-related grants, following NIH’s example. Chad breaks down what this means for research institutions and why realigning cost structures may be necessary. Legal challenges are likely to follow, but the government’s messaging is clear—cut indirect costs.

📜 FAR 2.0 Rewrite: What to Expect:
A leaner, statute-focused FAR is coming. Chad shares the latest updates, including the future role of buying guides, implications for contracting officer discretion, and the possible ripple effects on DFARS. The transition raises new questions about interpretation, applicability, and industry compliance.

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