Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship Closes April 30, Focuses on Nursing

The Ministry of Health Bermuda has announced that applications for the 2026 Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship close on Tuesday, April 30, 2026. This year the scholarship criteria have been updated to focus solely on nursing, reflecting Bermuda's need to bolster its nursing workforce. The scholarship honours Dr. Barbara Bertha Ball, the first-Bermudian-born woman to practise medicine in Bermuda, who graduated from Liverpool University Medical School in 1949. Eligible applicants must be Bermudian, demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited programme in a public-health-related discipline.

Minister Inspects Botanical Gardens Ahead of 85th Annual Agricultural Exhibition Opening

The Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon Jaché Adams, JP, MP, conducted a pre-opening inspection of the Botanical Gardens on 22 April 2026 as final preparations were completed for the 85th Annual Agricultural Exhibition. The Exhibition will run from 23–25 April 2026, showcasing Bermuda's agriculture, horticulture, baking, craftsmanship, student work, and community talent, with highlights including the return of pigs and the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show performing daily in the Lower Ring. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children under 16, and free for children aged 5 and under.

EU Adopts 20th Russia Sanctions Package: 120 New Listings, Energy, Finance, Military, Crypto

The Council of the EU adopted its 20th sanctions package on 23 April 2026, comprising 120 new individual listings — the largest listing package in two years — plus multi-layered economic measures targeting Russia's energy revenues, military-industrial complex, financial services, and trade. Key measures include a future maritime services ban on Russian crude oil and petroleum products (pending G7 coordination), a transaction ban on 20 Russian banks and 4 third-country financial institutions, designation of 58 military-industrial companies plus 16 entities in China, UAE, and other third countries, a first-ever anti-circumvention export ban on CNC machines and radios to Kyrgyzstan, and a total sectoral ban on Russian crypto asset providers and platforms. As of January 2027, it will be illegal to provide LNG terminal services to Russian entities.

World IP Day Highlights How IP Supports Sport

EUIPO published an article for World IP Day exploring the intersection of intellectual property and sport, highlighting how IP rights support innovation, sponsorship, and commercialization across the sports industry. The article covers the role of trademarks, patents, and other IP protections in enabling athletes, teams, and sports organizations to protect and monetize their brands and innovations. This is an informational awareness piece rather than a regulatory action or compliance requirement.

Day One Biopharmaceuticals 8-K: Merger Completion and Tender Offer Results

Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (ticker: DAWN) filed Form 8-K disclosing that Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC completed its cash tender offer and subsequent merger on April 22–23, 2026. At expiration, 88,180,910 shares were validly tendered, representing approximately 85.34% of the company's outstanding shares. Each share was converted into the right to receive $21.50 per share in cash, and the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Servier.

Bot Verification Page Blocks Access to Content

BAILII has deployed Anubis, a proof-of-work bot verification system, on its legal database website. The system uses a Hashcash-style challenge to impede AI scraping while allowing legitimate human users through. Users with JavaScript-blocking plugins like JShelter must disable them to access content.

BAILII Blocks Automated Access with Anubis Proof-of-Work System

BAILII (British and Irish Legal Information Institute) has deployed Anubis, a proof-of-work challenge system, to block automated scraping by AI companies. The system uses Hashcash-style computational requirements that are negligible for individual users but become costly at scale for mass scrapers. Users with JavaScript-disabling plugins such as JShelter must disable them to access BAILII resources.

Anti-bot Challenge Page Blocks Access

The BAILII EUECJ case database is protected by Anubis, a Proof-of-Work anti-bot system, which blocks access to the underlying case C81124. The page explains the technical rationale: preventing AI companies from aggressively scraping the server causes downtime for legitimate users. No court decision, ruling, or regulatory content is accessible.

Anti-bot Verification Page Blocks Access to EUECJ Case C2426PPU

The BAILII Europe Recent Decisions feed entry for EUECJ case C2426PPU displays an anti-bot verification page (Anubis) instead of the actual case content. Anubis uses a Proof-of-Work scheme similar to Hashcash to deter mass scraping by AI companies. Users must disable JavaScript-disabling plugins like JShelter to access the underlying case.

Anubis Bot Verification Challenge Blocks AI Scraping on BAILII

BAILII has deployed Anubis, a proof-of-work challenge system based on Hashcash principles, to protect its servers against aggressive AI web scraping. The system imposes negligible additional load on individual users but becomes computationally expensive at scale for mass scrapers. The measure is described as a temporary solution while the organization works on fingerprinting and identifying headless browsers through methods such as font rendering analysis. Users are advised to disable JavaScript-disabling plugins like JShelter for the BAILII domain.

Anti-bot Verification Page Blocks EUECJ C-446/24 Case

BAILII deployed Anubis anti-bot protection on the EUECJ C-446/24 case page. The protection uses a Proof-of-Work (Hashcash-style) scheme to deter AI scrapers. Legitimate users are instructed to disable JavaScript-blocking plugins such as JShelter to access the content. The actual case text remains inaccessible behind the verification wall.

Bot Verification Page Blocks Access to EUECJ Case C11625

The British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII) EUECJ case page (C11625) is blocked behind Anubis, a proof-of-work bot-verification system, preventing automated access. The system uses Hashcash-style challenges to deter AI web scrapers and requires users to disable JavaScript-interfering browser extensions like JShelter to proceed.

Live Nation Fined PLN 15.3M for Unfair Ticket Terms

The President of UOKiK has imposed a fine of PLN 15.3 million on Live Nation for using abusive clauses in its terms and conditions. The violations included vague provisions that prohibited bringing in all types of backpacks, handbags, and "luggage" without defining what that term meant, leaving consumers uncertain until they arrived at venues. The company also restricted refund eligibility by requiring consumers to apply within six months of an event cancellation, after which money was forfeited even though the event did not occur. Consumers who bought tickets for cancelled events or paid deposit fees from 8 May 2024 until the decision becomes final are entitled to refunds within one month.

KSN v Central Bedfordshire Council - Anonymity Order

The UK High Court (Admin Court) granted anonymity to a claimant (identified as KSN) and her son (LAI) in judicial review proceedings against Central Bedfordshire Council, Holywell Academy, and Bedfordshire Constabulary, citing the child under 18 with learning difficulties as justification for derogation from open justice. The order directs defendants to file responses by 4pm on 11 May 2026, with any reply due by 4pm on 15 May 2026, and schedules paper consideration for the week commencing 18 May 2026. The case concerns the child's educational arrangements and child protection procedures.

DeJesus License Revoked for Exam Fraud

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) found Nicholas DeJesus liable for obtaining an insurance license through misrepresentation or fraud, in violation of MCL 500.1239(1)(a), after he hired and employed Alicia Jackson to take and pass an online proctored licensing exam on his behalf. DIFS further found DeJesus engaged in fraudulent or dishonest practices and demonstrated untrustworthiness in the conduct of business under MCL 500.1239(1)(g). DeJesus agreed to the revocation of his license as part of a stipulated consent order effective immediately upon entry on April 22, 2026. Insurers and producers licensed by DIFS should note that exam fraud, proxy testing, and misrepresentation in the licensing process carry serious disciplinary consequences including license revocation and monetary penalties.

Nicholas Patton Insurance License Revoked for Exam Impersonation Fraud

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services issued an Order Accepting Stipulation (Enforcement Case No. 25-18674) revoking Nicholas Patton's insurance license effective April 22, 2026. The action stems from Patton admitting he allowed Alicia Buford to take and pass the online proctored MI Life Producer Exam on his behalf, constituting fraud and misrepresentation under MCL 500.1239(1)(a) and MCL 500.1239(1)(g). Patton is permanently barred from reapplying for any license administered by DIFS.

Blasar Hama Insurance License Revoked for Exam Fraud

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services has revoked the insurance license of Blasar Hama (Enforcement Case No. 26-18997) effective April 22, 2026. The revocation follows Respondent's admission that they hired and employed Alicia Jackson to take and pass an online proctored licensing exam on Respondent's behalf, constituting misrepresentation or fraud under Sections 1239(1)(a) and 1239(1)(g) of the Michigan Insurance Code. Respondent is permanently barred from reapplying for any license administered by DIFS, and failure to comply with the consent order may result in additional proceedings.

Auday Putruss License Revoked for Exam Fraud

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services has revoked Auday Putruss's insurance license effective April 22, 2026, after finding that Putruss hired Alicia Jackson to take and pass an online proctored licensing exam on his behalf. Putruss admitted to sanctions being warranted under Sections 1239(1)(a) and 1239(1)(g) of the Michigan Insurance Code for obtaining a license through misrepresentation or fraud and for using fraudulent or dishonest practices. As part of the consent order, Putruss is permanently prohibited from reapplying for any license administered by DIFS, and any attempt to do so will constitute a violation and trigger additional proceedings.

Joshua McCarty Insurance License Revoked for Exam Fraud

Joshua McCarty's insurance license has been permanently revoked by the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) following his admission that he hired Alicia Jackson to take and pass an online proctored licensing exam on his behalf. The consent order, effective April 22, 2026, cites violations of MCL 500.1239(1)(a) (obtaining a license through misrepresentation or fraud) and MCL 500.1239(1)(g) (fraudulent or dishonest practices demonstrating untrustworthiness). DIFS retains jurisdiction to initiate additional proceedings if McCarty fails to comply with the stipulated terms.

Ryan Eckhout License Revoked for Exam Fraud

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has permanently revoked the insurance license of Ryan Eckhout (Enforcement Case No. 26-19008) after finding that he hired Alicia Jackson to take and pass an online proctored licensing exam on his behalf. DIFS served the Notice of Opportunity to Show Compliance on April 16, 2026. The revocation is effective immediately, and Eckhout is permanently barred from reapplying for any license administered by DIFS.

NRC Foreign Ownership Exceptions for Utilization Facilities Direct Final Rule

The NRC is amending its regulations on foreign ownership, control, or domination (FOCD) of utilization facilities to comply with section 301 of the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024. The rule creates statutory exceptions to the FOCD prohibition in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 for certain foreign-owned utilization facilities. The direct final rule takes effect July 7, 2026, unless the NRC receives significant adverse comments by May 26, 2026, which would trigger withdrawal.

NRC Proposes Foreign Ownership Exceptions for Nuclear Facilities Under ADVANCE Act

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend its foreign ownership, control, or domination (FOCD) regulations for nuclear utilization facilities pursuant to section 301 of the ADVANCE Act of 2024. The proposed rule would create statutory exceptions to the FOCD provisions in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, affecting applicants and licensees of utilization facilities owned, controlled, or dominated by foreign entities. Public comments must be submitted by May 26, 2026, and the concurrent direct final rule would become effective July 7, 2026.

Committee Deletes Defense Helicopter Landing Zone and Safety Lighting Kits From Procurement List

On May 24, 2026, the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled deleted 11 product NSNs—primarily helicopter landing zone and safety lighting kits—and 3 service entries (Base Supply Center and Office Supply Store) from the Federal Procurement List. Affected products were previously supplied by The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties, Inc. (Hackensack, NJ) for mandatory Department of Defense procurement via DLA Troop Support. Services were provided by Virginia Industries for the Blind (Charlottesville, VA) for DOD/Office of Secretary of Defense contracting activities. The Regulatory Flexibility Act certification states the action will not have a significant impact on small entities and may result in authorizing small entities to furnish these products and services to the Government.

Proposed Deletion: Open Storage Shelf, 54-Inch Charcoal

CPPBSD proposes deleting NSN 7125-01-667-2783 (Shelf, Open Storage, 4 Shelves, 54", Charcoal) from the Procurement List. The product was previously furnished by MidWest Enterprises for the Blind, Inc., Kalamazoo, MI, and was mandatory for total government requirement under the AbilityOne program. Public comments on the proposed deletion are due May 24, 2026.

Cancellation of Shipping Coordination Committee Public Meeting

The State Department cancelled the Shipping Coordination Committee public meeting that was scheduled for April 15, 2026, which had been noticed in 91 FR 12038 and 91 FR 18522 to prepare stakeholders for the International Maritime Organization MEPC84 Session. The cancellation was caused by the lapse in appropriations affecting the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Coast Guard. All individuals who RSVPed were contacted via email to inform them of the cancellation. Contact for further information: IO-Press@State.Gov.

Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: The Beautiful Game . . . The Untold Story Exhibition

The Department of State has issued a notice determining that certain objects imported from abroad for temporary display in the exhibition 'The Beautiful Game . . . The Untold Story' at Holocaust Museum LA, in Los Angeles, California, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance and that their temporary exhibition within the United States is in the national interest. The determination was made pursuant to the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047, and related delegations of authority. This notice primarily affects cultural institutions, museums, and importers or exporters of cultural artifacts involved in cross-border exhibition loans.

ONDCP 60-Day PRA Comment Request: DFC and CARA Grant Programs

ONDCP published a 60-day Paperwork Reduction Act notice requesting public comments on revisions to two approved information collections: the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program and the Community-Based Coalition Enhancement Grants to Address Local Drug Crisis (CARA) Local Drug Crisis Program National Evaluation. The notice announces ONDCP's intent to submit revised collections to OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Comments are accepted for 60 days from the April 23, 2026 publication date.

Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a proposed information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice opens a 60-day public comment period closing June 22, 2026. Stakeholders may submit comments via Regulations.gov or directly through the Federal Register.

FRA Seeks OMB Approval for Information Collection Under Paperwork Reduction Act

The Federal Railroad Administration has published a notice in the Federal Register seeking Office of Management and Budget approval for proposed information collection activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The document, published April 23, 2026, establishes a 60-day public comment period ending June 22, 2026, under Docket No. FRA-2026-0595. Comments may be submitted via Regulations.gov or directly through the Federal Register website. This administrative action does not impose new compliance obligations but invites public input on the agency's information collection proposal.

Norfolk Southern Petitions FRA for Training Requirement Waiver

Norfolk Southern Railway Company has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration for a waiver from compliance with 49 CFR Part 243, the federal training requirements for railroad personnel. The petition was published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2026, and is docketed as FRA-2018-0100. The public comment period closes 60 days from publication on June 22, 2026. The document does not specify which training provisions are being waived or the basis for the waiver request — the full petition details are contained in the official PDF.

PSPR Signal System Discontinuance Petition

The Federal Railroad Administration published a notice announcing receipt of an application for approval to discontinue or modify a railroad signal system, initiating a 60-day public comment period ending June 22, 2026. The petition is docketed as FRA-2026-0661 and was published in the Federal Register at 91 FR 21865. Interested parties may submit comments via Regulations.gov or the Federal Register's comment portal.

Daily Federal Register Index, April 23, 2026

The April 23, 2026 Federal Register issue contains 125 documents from 47 agencies, including 97 Notices, 6 Presidential Documents, 17 Proposed Rules, 5 Rules, and 1 Significant Document. This is a table of contents index published by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register (ACFR) noting that the site displays a prototype Web 2.0 version that has not been granted official legal status pending ACFR regulation.

ECB List of Significant Supervised Entities, April 2026

The ECB has published its updated list of significant entities directly supervised under SSM as of April 2026, covering institutions across Belgium, France, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Cyprus, and Italy. Entities are classified by total asset bands (EUR 30-50 bn, EUR 50-75 bn, EUR 75-100 bn, EUR 100-150 bn, EUR 150-300 bn, EUR 300-500 bn, EUR 500-1,000 bn, and above EUR 1,000 bn) and include (M)FH status designations and MFI codes for branches. Key significant entities include Deutsche Bank AG (above EUR 1,000 bn), KBC Group NV (EUR 300-500 bn), Belfius Banque SA (EUR 150-300 bn), and Aareal Bank AG (EUR 30-50 bn), among approximately 100 total supervised entities. The list also identifies exempted designated entities such as Atlantic Lux HoldCo S.à r.l. and several Luxembourg-based structures linked to German banking groups.

Shipbuilding Programs Billions Over Cost, Behind Schedule

GAO testified before Congress on April 22, 2026, documenting persistent cost overruns and schedule delays in Navy and Coast Guard shipbuilding programs over two decades. The Navy's Constellation class frigate program suffered significant issues leading to a strategic shift away from the program in 2025 after exercising contract options worth over $3 billion. The Coast Guard paused work on two Offshore Patrol Cutter ships and terminated two others following a more than 5-year delay on the lead ship. GAO made two new recommendations to DOD requiring assessment of full submarine industrial base investment needs and documented oversight of existing investments exceeding $10 billion.

14 Weapon Systems Critical Cost Growth, Army Needs Action on CROWS Software Update

GAO identified 14 Department of Defense weapon systems with critical operating and support (O&S) cost growth in fiscal years 2023 and 2024 sustainment reviews, representing at least 25 percent increases above independent cost estimates or 50 percent above original baselines. GAO's final report under the NDAA for FY 2021 statutory requirement found the Army has not completed a software update for the Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station (CROWS), a top maintenance issue affecting combat vehicles. GAO estimates completing the CROWS software update could save over $130 million over the program's remaining approximately 30 years of life.

FHFA Controls Need Improvement, GAO Audit Finds

GAO completed its fiscal year 2025 audit of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and identified a significant deficiency in FHFA's internal controls over financial reporting, specifically regarding the review of financial statements for conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The deficiency arose from FHFA's major workforce reductions during FY 2025, during which it initially failed to determine that related costs, such as voluntary separation incentive payments, should be reported separately. GAO issued one recommendation to update FHFA's financial statement review procedures to include guidance for considering the effect of significant changes in transactions on financial statement presentation. FHFA disagreed with the finding but GAO maintains the recommendation would reduce the risk of misstatement. FHFA completed corrective actions for seven of nine open prior recommendations.

Lutnick Testifies on American Economic Strength

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick delivered testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on American economic strength. The source document is a navigation/landing page on commerce.gov; substantive policy content from the testimony itself is not included in the visible source text.

SFC-PwC HK$1B Evergrande Compensation Agreement Published

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has reached an agreement with PricewaterhouseCoopers Hong Kong Limited for shareholder compensation of HK$1 billion in connection with false financial statements of China Evergrande Group for fiscal years 2019 and 2020. The enforcement action was published on 23 April 2026. This represents one of the largest compensation settlements secured by the SFC against an accounting firm in recent years.

AGCM Investigates Vorwerk for Shutting Down Neato Robot Cloud Services

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched a formal investigation into Vorwerk Management s.r.l. and Vorwerk Italia s.a.s. following multiple consumer complaints received between November 2025 and April 2026 regarding the shutdown of Neato robot cloud services. Inspections were carried out on 22 April 2026 at the premises of both companies, assisted by the Special Antitrust Unit of the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza). The Authority alleges that shutting down the software systems of devices still in full working order radically changes the nature, features, and value of the product, potentially constituting a misleading and aggressive practice under articles 20, 21, 22, and 24 of the Consumer Code.

Vaping Duty Stamps – Penalties and Sanctions Factsheet Published

HMRC has published a new factsheet (CC/FS87) explaining the penalties and sanctions that may be applied if businesses fail to comply with the Vaping Products Duty regulations and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme. The factsheet confirms it reflects HMRC's position at the time of writing and is for guidance only.

Barela v. Deloitte Consulting LLP - Family and Medical Leave Act Civil Case

Barela filed a Family and Medical Leave Act civil complaint against Deloitte Consulting LLP in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on April 9, 2026, Case Number 3:26-cv-03051-RS. Deloitte Consulting LLP subsequently filed a stipulation to extend time to respond to the complaint on April 23, 2026, with attorney Erin Connell representing the defendant. Judge Richard Seeborg is presiding over the case in San Francisco.

Napralief 250mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets Class 3 Recall – Missing PIL Text

Omega Pharma Ltd is recalling three specific batches of Napralief 250mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (B51496, B51497, B51102) distributed between December 2025 and February 2026, due to missing dosage and safety text in Section 2 and Section 3 of the Patient Information Leaflet and on the carton packaging. Pharmacies and wholesalers are required to stop supplying affected batches immediately, quarantine all stock, and return it to suppliers using approved processes. No further patient action is required as this is a precautionary recall at pharmacy and wholesaler level.

Precautionary Recall of Napralief 250mg, 3 Batches, Missing Patient Safety Information

Omega Pharma Limited is recalling three batches of Napralief 250mg Gastro-Resistant Tablets (B51496, B51497, B51102) as a precautionary measure due to important safety and dosage information missing from the patient information leaflet and outer carton. The MHRA has advised healthcare professionals to stop supplying the affected batches and return all remaining stock to suppliers. Patients may continue using the medicine but should follow the correct dosage instructions: two tablets on the first day, followed by one tablet 6–8 hours later, then one tablet every 6–8 hours on subsequent days, for no more than three days.

Expands TRACE Affiliate Indicator Scope to Member Affiliates

FINRA has filed SR-FINRA-2026-009 with the SEC, a proposed rule change to amend the FINRA Rule 6700 Series (Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine, or TRACE) to expand the scope of the non-member affiliate—principal transaction indicator to also include member affiliates. The proposed change would require member firms to apply the affiliate—principal transaction indicator to transactions involving member affiliates, in addition to the existing requirement for non-member affiliates. FINRA states this expansion will increase transparency in the fixed-income market by capturing a broader range of affiliate transactions under the TRACE reporting framework.

FDA Approves FOUNDAYO Orforglipron Type 1 New Molecular Entity

FDA approved NDA 220934 for FOUNDAYO (orforglipron calcium), a Type 1 new molecular entity, on April 1, 2026. The drug is approved in six strengths (0.8mg, 2.5mg, 5.5mg, 9mg, 14.5mg, and 17.2mg base equivalents) as an oral tablet for prescription use. Eli Lilly and Company holds the approved NDA, with the 17.2mg strength designated as the reference standard (RS).

Semaglutide ANDA 220314 Tentative Approval, Apotex

FDA has issued a Tentative Approval for ANDA #220314 filed by Apotex Inc., covering five semaglutide injection formulations in varying strengths (2.68 mg/mL, 2 mg/1.5 mL, 2 mg/3 mL, 4 mg/3 mL, and 8 mg/3 mL). Tentative Approval indicates the application meets FDA requirements for safety, efficacy, and quality, but marketing cannot begin because of existing patent or exclusivity protections on the reference listed drug. No Marketing Status, TE Code, RLD, or RS designation has been assigned.

Merck NDA 216964 IDVYNSOTM Doravirine Islatravir Combo Approved

The FDA approved New Drug Application (NDA) 216964 filed by Merck Sharp and Dohme LLC for IDVYNSOTM, a fixed-dose combination product containing Doravirine (100MG) and Islatravir (0.25MG) in tablet form for oral administration. The product received Prescription marketing status, making it available for clinical use. This approval represents a new antiretroviral combination therapy option for patients requiring HIV treatment.

FDA Orange Book Monthly Additions and Deletions to Prescription and OTC Drug Product Lists

The FDA Orange Book publishes monthly index files documenting new additions and deletions to its list of approved prescription and OTC drug products, covering January 2021 through March 2026. Products are flagged with symbols indicating additions (>ADD>), deletions (>DLT>), or discontinued marketing status (@). The index is a reference companion to the cumulative Orange Book and its supplements.

SupplyCore Bid Protest Denied, Amentum Contract Award Upheld by GAO

SupplyCore Inc. of Rockford, Illinois filed a bid protest challenging GSA's award of a fixed-price IDIQ contract to Amentum Services, Inc. of Chantilly, Virginia under RFP No. 47QSCC24R0021 for logistics operations solutions support services in Japan. SupplyCore argued that GSA unreasonably evaluated its proposal under the operational quality assurance and technical excellence factors and conducted a flawed tradeoff analysis. GAO denied the protest, finding that the agency's evaluation was reasonable, consistent with the solicitation terms, and adequately documented under FAR parts 12 and 15. The decision allows GSA to proceed with the $77.8 million contract award to Amentum.

Harper Construction Reconsideration Denied by GAO

The GAO denied Harper Construction Company, Inc.'s request for reconsideration of a prior decision (B-419947.3, March 18, 2026) that had denied its protest challenging the Navy's issuance of a task order to Clark Construction Group under RFP No. N6247325RF016 for repairs to five bachelor enlisted quarters at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Harper had argued the GAO's prior decision contained four errors regarding minimum net square footage requirements and kitchenette specifications. The GAO rejected all arguments, finding no demonstration of factual or legal error warranting reversal.