Government Contracts Monitor

Congress Demands More Oversight on Major Defense Systems Acquisition

On May 22, 2009, President Obama signed the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (WSARA), a statute that, in the President’s words, aims to “eliminate some of the waste inefficiency in our defense projects.” 

E-Verify Contractor Rule Postponed Yet Again - Until September 8, 2009

On June 5, the Federal government announced a further delay of the requirement that Federal contractors use the E-Verify program – DHS’ electronic immigration compliance system to confirm employees’ employment eligibility.

Debarment for Service Contract Act Violations: Reversals are “Unusual”

The Service Contract Act (SCA) imposes a three-year debarment for a contractor’s failure to pay its employees prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits specified by the Department of Labor.