Federal Contracting
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Here’s what businesses need to know about becoming a federal contractor, bidding on projects, the impact of COVID-19 on federal contracts, and more.
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The government relies on private-sector products, services, and innovations to operate. The U.S. Chamber helps business and government work better together by advocating for a streamlined acquisition process and a fair and open procurement system. We also make agencies aware of the quality and efficiency of private-sector goods and services to deliver the best results and provide the most value to American taxpayers.
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Today, U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue gave the annual State of American Business address, where he outlined top priorities for the business community in the coming year. During the event, the Chamber highlighted several business leaders who are finding solutions in the face of uncertainty and called upon government leaders to adopt the must-do spirit of American business to address challenges and seize opportunities in Washington, in the states, and around the world.
This letter was sent to the conferees for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), opposing the inclusion in the conference report of H.R. 1033, the Return Expenses Paid and Yielded (REPAY) Act.
This Hill letter was sent to the House Armed Services and Senate Armed Services committees, on conference negotiations for the National Defense Authorization Act.
Thirty-five days. Eight-hundred thousand furloughed workers. More than five billion dollars in damage to the U.S. economy.
The space economy will increase from approximately $385 billion today to at least $1.5 trillion by 2040.
A proposed regulation would reduce defense contract progress payments as much as 30% below current standards.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the Chamber’s recommendations for H.R. 6147, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019.
Despite the shifts in the contracting marketplace, Congress is still seeking to apply age-old remedies.
DOD must improve the way it does business. Times have changed since the 1980s.
