The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have finalized a rule to change the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This rule updates how the government deals with people found to have violated arms control treaties or agreements with the United States by clarifying rules around suspending and banning contractors from government work. The revisions include specifying a minimum two-year ban for false certifications, incorporating public feedback, and ensuring continuous rule application without adding further paperwork for businesses. Additionally, the rule maintains that the certification requirement does not apply to smaller contracts or those for commercial items.
Simple Explanation
The government made a new rule that says if a company lies about following rules about not using or making bad weapons, they can't work with the government for at least two years. This new rule makes sure everyone knows the rules and doesn't make extra work for businesses.