In today’s fiscal environment, every dollar matters to both the U.S. Government and the contractors who support it. Yet, one of the simplest ways to reduce program costs and increase competitiveness in government contracting often goes unnoticed: Duty-Free Entry (DFE) for imported materials used in performance of federal contracts. DFE is not a loophole, it […]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is modernizing the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) over multiple phases in 2022. The modernization effort will entail the transition of existing functionality to an upgraded platform, offering easier use and better performance. The ACE Portal offers users real-time access to trade data through features such as ACE Reports, […]