8 days agoCFTC Sets 30-Day Deadline to Address DCM Geographic Access Restrictions
The CFTC’s November 5 interpretation of Regulation 38.151(b) requires designated contract markets to end noncompliant domestic geographic access restrictions within 30 days, or explain to the Division of Market Oversight why compliance is infeasible. This is a financial-markets compliance action—not a procurement opportunity or a government-wide contractor mandate—but may affect contractors supporting DCM access systems and services.
16 days agoCMS Finalizes OPO Rule on Performance, Certification, and Accountability
CMS finalized revisions to Organ Procurement Organization oversight, including performance measurement, documentation, adverse-event processes, decertification, appeals, and service-area transitions. The changes may affect OPO certification, operational continuity, and competition for additional areas, but CMS announced no effective date or related contract vehicle.
27 days agoCongress Weighs Restoring OTA to Strengthen AI Policy Expertise
Rep. Mark Takano plans legislation to restore the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA), as Congress considers how to build expertise for evaluating artificial intelligence and potential regulatory guardrails. The discussion could shape future policy affecting government AI buyers and contractors, but it identifies no solicitation, award, funding, or procurement timeline.