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April 13, 2026
GAO Says Agencies Should Reflect On AI Procurements
While federal agencies more than doubled their use of artificial intelligence between 2023 and 2024, they are not systematically collecting lessons learned from their AI acquisitions, despite White House guidance, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said in a Monday report.
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April 13, 2026
DOE Contractor Urges Court to Nix Award Reinstating Worker
A contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy at a nuclear decontamination site urged an Ohio federal court Monday to undo an arbitration award ordering it to reinstate an employee who was fired after testing positive for drugs, arguing that the award violates federal law.
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April 13, 2026
Inventors Face Bayh-Dole Act Reporting Issues, GAO Says
Universities and businesses that hold onto patent rights after receiving federal funds for developing the inventions have pointed to problems with the reporting requirements, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
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April 13, 2026
Judge Quizzes Feds On Outsourcing College Data Survey
A Boston federal judge on Monday questioned the Trump administration's plan to lean on a contractor to handle college admissions data as the U.S. Department of Education shrinks itself, asking a government lawyer if it was "lawful" to outsource the work.
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April 13, 2026
Defense Contractor Tips For Commercial Solutions Openings
Defense contractors interested in participating in the Army’s recently announced commercial solutions opening should familiarize themselves with the process, which promotes flexibility but requires prudence in preparing proposals, negotiating award terms, and crafting supporting documents such as teaming agreements and subcontracts, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.
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