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The Impact of the Department of Government Efficiency on Government Contracting in 2025: What to Watch for This Year

Government contracting is set for significant changes with the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DGE). Designed to streamline operations, reduce waste, and enhance transparency, the DGE is poised... Read More

January 29, 2025
4 min read

DOL Announces 2024 Increased Health & Welfare Rates for SCA-Covered Contracts

The Department of Labor has announced the following fringe benefit (Health & Welfare) rate increases for SCA-covered contracts:  Effective July 16, 2024, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will post the... Read More

July 17, 2024
3 min read

GSA National Announces Leadership Transition

GSA National, a leading provider of fringe benefit accounting and compliance services to government contractors, announces important executive leadership transitions. After 13 years of dedicated service, Matt Corzine, President of... Read More

July 16, 2024
4 min read

Congressman Lloyd Smucker’s Opposition to Labor Department Regulation: A Closer Look

In the realm of politics and policy, few issues are as contentious as those that bridge the gap between labor rights and economic policy. A recent development involving U.S. Representative... Read More

November 27, 2023
4 min read

DOL Increases Hourly Minimum Wage to $17.20 for Federal Contractors Starting January 1, 2024

The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued notice increasing the minimum wage for service and construction workers doing work on federal projects. Beginning... Read More

October 10, 2023
2 min read

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Federal Contracting

Disabled veterans in the United States have been granted increased preference for government contracts through various federal programs and regulations. The key program that provides this preference is the Service-Disabled... Read More

October 3, 2023
3 min read

SourceAmerica and AbilityOne Contracts – A History and Overview

The AbilityOne program, formerly known as the Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) program, is a federal initiative aimed at providing employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The program... Read More

August 23, 2023
6 min read

Government Contractors: Understanding the Healthy Terminals Act

The Healthy Terminals Act is a piece of legislation that was introduced in New York in March of 2021, and New Jersey shortly thereafter, aiming to improve the working conditions... Read More

August 3, 2023
4 min read

THE DAVIS-BACON ACT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO FEDERAL CONTRACTING BROKERS

The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), sometimes referred to as Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), is a federal labor law that applies to contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction or renovation projects... Read More

July 5, 2023
6 min read

DOL Announces 2023 Increased Health & Welfare Rates for SCA-Covered Contracts

The Department of Labor has announced the following fringe benefit (Health & Welfare) rate increases for SCA-covered contracts:  Effective June 27, 2023, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will post the... Read More

June 30, 2023
3 min read

The Service Contract Act and its Importance to Federal Contracting Brokers

The Service Contract Act (SCA) is a federal labor law that applies to certain service contracts entered into by the federal government. It requires contractors and subcontractors to provide certain... Read More

June 7, 2023
6 min read

GSA National Earns Distinguished Great Place to Work Certification Again in 2023!

GSA National scores over 97% across the board in areas like resources available, employee expectations, and factors contributing to a good working environment. GSA National is proud to be Certified™... Read More

April 7, 2023
3 min read
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