Another defense contractor is paying six figure fines after settling with the Department of Justice for allegedly failing to comply with DFARS clause 252.204-7012. The kicker: their own employee blew the noncompliance whistle and got a cut of penalty money. This is the fifth such settlement in 2025 and the DOJ is crystal clear that the don't discriminate just because a company is small.

Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder

Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo

Memo: https://dodcio.defense.gov/cmmc/Resources-Documentation/

Swiss Automation: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/illinois-precision-machining-company-agrees-pay-421234-resolve-alleged-false-claims-act

MORSECORP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnePk6jaezA

Raytheon: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/raytheon-companies-and-nightwing-group-pay-84m-resolve-false-claims-act-allegations-relating

Aero Turbine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFEEVGXv_00

GTRC: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/georgia-tech-research-corporation-agrees-pay-875000-resolve-civil-cyber-fraud-litigation

DFARS 7012: https://youtu.be/cy4e28YAkXU?si=MqGKGNAHTPyvj-DI