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80 Analysts. 43,000 Contractors. No One at the Door.

Federal contractor vetting runs on self-disclosure, does not apply to civilian agencies, and does not apply to $499 million in AI contracts that required zero foreign influence review.

By Mary Womack 5 min read March 31, 2026

Federal contractor vetting runs on self-disclosure, does not apply to civilian agencies, and does not apply to $499 million in AI contracts that required zero foreign influence review. Meanwhile, Washington is in court over the wrong supply chain problem.

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