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5.27.26
Proposed Department of Defense Rule Requires FOCI Mitigation for Unclassified Contracts Valued at More than $5 Million
On May 7, 2026, the Department of Defense (DoD) proposed changes to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) that, when finalized, will impact nearly 38,000 defense contractors and subcontractors. The proposed changes will require companies to disclose foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI), which they must mitigate before the contracting officer can award, modify, or extend a contract.
Client Advisories
5.21.26
SBIR and STTR Contracts: Not for Just Any Small Business
On April 13, 2026, President Trump signed into law the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, reauthorizing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. See our prior alert here. Because of the significance of these programs to small businesses and their ability to sell new and innovative solutions to the federal government, here is a refresher on some of the rules small companies should be aware of before applying for an SBIR or STTR contract.
Alerts
5.15.26
Fixing the Federal Acquisition System: Firm-Fixed-Price Contracting the New Norm
On April 30, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order (EO), Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting, that makes firm-fixed-price contracts the default federal government agencies must use when buying products and services from private sector companies. The EO represents the latest effort by the Trump administration to reform federal acquisitions and reduce costs to taxpayers. This alert discusses impacts companies may experience when doing or seeking to do business with the federal government.
Alerts
4.17.26
SBIR/STTR Program Restarted with New Features
On April 13, 2026, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (the Act) was signed into law, reauthorizing the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through September 30, 2031. First and foremost, this ends the six-month program pause in new awards. But it also introduces several important changes aimed at improving the effectiveness of the SBIR program and at strengthening national security. Some of the key provisions are detailed here.
Press Releases
1.14.26
Wilson Sonsini Adds Defense Tech Veteran Michael McGinley, Launches Defense Tech Industry Group
PALO ALTO, CA (January 14, 2026)—Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Michael McGinley has joined the firm as Senior Of Counsel. The firm is using the occasion to launch a Defense Tech industry group, leveraging its existing experience representing defense and dual-use technology clients in the sector and McGinley’s proficiency.