⛔ EPA Dismantles R&D Office Amid Deep Layoffs

🤝 The Deal Desk

Painting Contracts in Jerusalem

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is seeking contractors to provide residential interior painting services. The estimated volume is 150 painting jobs annually, with a base performance period of 12 months and four optional one-year extensions. All qualified sources may submit proposals for consideration. View this opportunity.

HVAC Replacement at Hatzor Air Base, Israel

A contract has been posted for the removal and replacement of HVAC units at Hatzor Air Base. Contractors must supply all personnel, equipment, and tools necessary to complete the work. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 17, 2025. Questions are due by July 30, and responses will be posted by August 3. View this opportunity.

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🧾 Compliance Pulse

French Data Hosting: U.S. Access Raises Alarm

French regulators ruled that Microsoft's cloud services cannot guarantee protection from U.S. government access under the CLOUD Act. This affects French public sector data stored via Microsoft and reinforces Europe’s concerns over extraterritorial data reach. Read more. 

🕵️ Agency Intel

EPA Dismantles R&D Office Amid Deep Layoffs

The EPA has dissolved its Office of Research and Development, triggering concern across the scientific community. Thousands of staff face termination under the agency’s reorganization. The move affects long-term climate research and disrupts continuity in environmental science work. Read more. 

💼 GovGear

USCIS Resources for Foreign Entrepreneurs

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) outlines legal options for foreign entrepreneurs looking to work in the United States. This page provides eligibility criteria, visa pathways, and links to application support materials. Access the resource.

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