The FAR Councils issued a proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) to implement one of the President’s executive order; Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade. This proposed rule promotes the acquisition of sustainable products, services, and construction methods in order to reduce energy and water consumption, reliance on natural resources, and enhance pollution prevention within the Federal Government.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Proposed FAR Rules Regarding Sustainable Acquisition
New Regulation Formalizes Ombudsman Practice and Identity for IDIQ Contracts
An ‘ombudsman’ is an official charged with addressing and/or investigating the interests of individuals’ or companies’
