Executive orders and supplier diversity: what federal contractors must know in 2025
EO 14173 changed how federal agencies operate internally, but the statutes governing small business set-asides and subcontracting plans were passed by Congress …
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Find my certifications →EO 14173 changed how federal agencies operate internally, but the statutes governing small business set-asides and subcontracting plans were passed by Congress …
January 2025 marked the most significant shift in federal supplier diversity policy in decades. Here's what actually changed, what remains intact, and …
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