Ending Federal DEI: Key Federal Contracting Implications

In the initial days after his inauguration on January 20, 2025, President Trump issued several significant executive orders. One of these, Executive Order 14173, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” will have major implications for federal contractors and grant recipients, particularly concerning affirmative action and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. This client alert outlines the impact of this Executive Order on affirmative action programs and addresses cost allowability issues for federal contractors and grant recipients.

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About Steven Masiello

Steven M. Masiello is the chair of the US Government Contracts practice and a leader of the firm's Global Government Contracts and Procurement group. Masiello serves as lead counsel in complex government contract matters across numerous industry segments concerning state, federal, and foreign military funded transactions in the US courts, agency boards and under domestic and international alternative dispute resolution procedures.

About Phillip Seckman

Phillip Seckman represents clients concerning government and commercial contract matters. His practice spans a broad range of subjects related to federal procurement law, state and local procurement law, and complex federal regulatory issues. He concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial item acquisitions, GSA schedule contracting, cybersecurity, compliance, internal investigations, and bid protests (both federal and state). A significant component of his practice involves government contract cost allowability, proper cost accounting, and contract cost and pricing issues.

About Austin Rugh

Austin is a member of the US Government Contracts practice and resident of the firm’s Denver office. He represents clients on all aspects of government contracts counseling and litigation.