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The Department of Defense is publishing an updated list of product categories where Federal Prison Industries (FPI) holds more than a five percent market share within the DoD market, using data from 2024. The listed product categories must now be procured using competitive or fair opportunity methods starting April 9, 2025. These categories include items like office furniture, men's and women's outerwear, and other specific clothing and household goods. The DoD must also include FPI in the solicitation process for these items and will adjust the list as needed if new information becomes available.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and North American Electric Reliability Corporation are holding a joint workshop on March 20, 2025, to discuss supply chain risk management (SCRM). The workshop will focus on verifying the accuracy of information from vendors during procurement to manage risks related to their software, hardware, or services. It will be held in a hybrid format at the Commission's office in Washington, DC, and will be open to the public for observation, either in person or virtually. Attendees can register to attend in person, while virtual attendance does not require registration.