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The U.S.-Canada trade relationship offers a snapshot of how our international commerce is helping pandemic response in a host of ways.
Good morning colleagues, Provided FYSA is a DPC class deviation for Undefinitized Contract Actions and the DPC progress payment implementation. Additional links provided below for reference. JATF Portal AFWERX Portal
A new poll from MetLife and the U.S. Chamber found 43% of small businesses say they are 3-6 months away from permanently shutting down.
Colleagues: Provided below is a one-pager on the Joint Acquisition Task Force and the latest links from OSD . DCMA’s recent commercial item determination JATF portal (an overview of the JATF).
Colleagues: Thank you to those who participated on today’s call. For those who did not or wanted a recap, below are minutes from the discussion. April 3rd OSD A&S COVID conference call notes:
A new poll taken from March 25 – 28, 2020 and released today from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife reveals that one in four small businesses (24%) say they are two months or less from closing permanently amid the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. One in 10 (11%) are less than one month away from permanently going out of business.
A new poll taken from March 25-28, 2020 and released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife reveals that one in four small businesses (24%) are on the brink of closing permanently amid the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Colleagues: Provided below is a link for input that is needed- TODAY 2 APRIL- from industry regarding the CARES Act. DPC website where industry can make comments relative to the CARES Act: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/early_engagement.html
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act created new temporary paid sick leave and paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) programs that are 100% reimbursable by the federal government. The effective date of both programs is April 1 and they expire on December 31.
