SBA Cracks Down on 8(a) Contracting Integrity! In a bold move to restore trust and transparency in small business federal contracting, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched an in-depth audit of its 8(a) contracting program. This sweeping review will focus on contracts labeled as “high-dollar and limited competition” and spans the past 15 years,…
Big Layoffs, Big Strategy Shift In a move that has captured the tech world’s attention, Intel is cutting 15–20% of its global workforce as part of a massive restructuring effort. This decision, disclosed in this week’s industry brief, reflects Intel’s urgent need to recalibrate its priorities amid rising competition and slowing demand in the semiconductor…
The U.S. Navy has ignited a $1.5 billion IT procurement revolution.Awarding eight small businesses a five-year contract to deliver cutting-edge Microsoft enterprise and cloud services. This second iteration of the Microsoft Enterprise Services (MES II) contract, a cornerstone of the Department of Defense Enterprise Software Initiative, redefines IT procurement by empowering small firms. Unlike the…
A single negative past performance rating can jeopardize a contractor’s future opportunities, even for those with stellar records. Whether due to their own actions or a subcontractor’s, a “satisfactory” rating—or worse—can mean losing a major contract. Government contractors must understand how to strategically leverage past performance to stay competitive in the federal marketplace. This session…
As a new administration takes office, government contractors face a shifting legal landscape driven by evolving regulations. Just two months into the transition, changes are already impacting compliance requirements. Join us for an insightful discussion on how the Trump Administration’s objectives are reshaping the environment for government contractors. We’ll explore the administration’s key priorities, project…