16 days agoEducation Department Finalizes Accreditation Overhaul Affecting Higher Education Compliance
The U.S. Department of Education finalized its Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization rule, revising federal recognition requirements for accreditors and expectations for institutions. The policy may affect Title IV aid eligibility and drive indirect needs for compliance, student-outcome data, and records support, but it announces no procurement opportunity.
20 days agoArmy Launches Project Gatekeeper to Speed Software Security Reviews
The U.S. Army launched Project Gatekeeper on October 23, 2026, an automated intake platform aimed at cutting commercial software evaluation and cybersecurity accreditation from months to minutes. Vendors with a Department of War common access card can use it now; public Login.gov access is planned but undated. No contract or solicitation accompanies the launch.
56 days agoDepartment of State Faces Legal Challenges Over ANSI-ANAB Accreditation Contract
The Department of State's contract with ANSI-ANAB has raised serious accreditation and liability issues. Allegations of violations of international standards could lead to significant repercussions for insurers, stakeholders, and stakeholders in the medical device sector.