CMS Agency Information Collection Activities Proposed for Public Comment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comment on proposed information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The comment period is open for 60 days, closing on May 18, 2026.

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Tennessee Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses and private nonprofits in Tennessee that low-interest federal disaster loans are available for economic losses from severe storms and flooding in February 2025. The deadline to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) is April 20, 2026.

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Texas Businesses Affected by Cooper Apartment Fire

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding Texas businesses and private nonprofits affected by the Cooper Apartment Complex Fire that the deadline to apply for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) is April 17, 2026. These loans are available for working capital needs to offset economic losses.

FAR Overhaul Updated for Trade Agreements Thresholds Rule

The General Services Administration (GSA) has updated the FAR Overhaul model deviation text to align with the final rule on Trade Agreements Thresholds, effective March 13, 2026. These updates affect several parts of the FAR, including those related to publicizing contract actions and foreign acquisition.

Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 Published

The General Services Administration published Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 on March 13, 2026. This FAC includes a final rule amending Trade Agreements Thresholds, effective the same date. Federal agencies and contractors should review the updated thresholds.

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Proposals Open

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Uganda is accepting proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Exchange alumni can submit project proposals supporting Freedom 250 and current U.S. policy goals by April 20, 2026. Awards range from $5,000 to $35,000, with a total program funding of $100,000.

Canonical Snap Vulnerability Allows Administrator Rights Escalation

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory (WID-SEC-2026-0758) regarding a vulnerability in Canonical Snap that allows for administrator rights escalation on Linux systems. The advisory details affected versions of Ubuntu Linux snapd and provides mitigation information.

IBM Planning Analytics Vulnerabilities Allow DoS, Info Disclosure

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for IBM Planning Analytics, detailing multiple vulnerabilities. These flaws, with a CVSS base score of 7.5, can be exploited for denial of service, information disclosure, and bypass of security measures. The advisory applies to versions prior to 2.1.18.

Xen, Citrix XenServer Vulnerabilities - Local Privilege Escalation

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory (WID-SEC-2026-0760) regarding multiple vulnerabilities in Xen and Citrix XenServer. These vulnerabilities, with a CVSS Base Score of 7.8, could allow local attackers to escalate privileges, cause a denial-of-service, or disclose confidential information.

Red Hat JBoss Platform Denial of Service Vulnerability

CERT-Bund has issued a security advisory for Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform, detailing a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service. The advisory provides information on affected versions and mitigation strategies.