Ending Double Dealing Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would prohibit the Department of Defense from contracting with consultancies that have ties to foreign adversaries. It would also create a new framework of disclosures, certifications, contract terms, and penalties aimed at cutting those relationships in DoD mission support work.
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- Covered consultancies would be barred from new DoD contracts, grants, or other awards after enactment. Failure to disclose required information can trigger contract termination and suspension or debarment for up to five years.
- Bidders must disclose prior contracts or grants with covered entities going back five years and report whether they still receive or hold funds from those entities. A company can submit a written certification that it no longer works with covered entities to regain eligibility while DoD funds are being expended.
- The Secretary of Defense would have 180 days to issue implementing policies and best practices and one year to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. Solicitations and contract terms must be updated to include the new disclosure and certification rules.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New DoD rules for consulting firms
This bill would change rules for companies that bid to provide consulting services to the Department of Defense. It would require a five-year lookback disclosure of contracts, grants, or financial ties to certain foreign, sanctioned, or military-related entities. The Department would be barred from entering into, renewing, or extending contracts or grants that give money to a company labeled a "covered consultancy" after enactment. If a contractor failed to disclose required information, the Secretary would have to terminate the contract for cause and start suspension and debarment proceedings, with debarment up to five years. Companies could submit a written certification that they no longer work for or receive funds from covered entities; an approved certification would temporarily remove the covered-consultancy label until it expires or the company reengages. The Secretary would issue implementation policies within 180 days and update DFARS within one year.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
IA • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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