GSA New Leader

GovCon Update: GSA New Leader, Procurement Rules, Small Biz Program & MITRE Win

Trump Administration Picks Wall Street Veteran for GSA Chief Role The White House has officially nominated Edward Forst, a Wall Street heavyweight with a résumé spanning Goldman Sachs, Cushman & Wakefield, and most recently Lion Capital to lead the General Services Administration (GSA). The move comes more than seven months into President Trump’s second term…

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GovCon Update: Manufacturing Slump Signals Supply Strain

A Worrying Trend in U.S. Manufacturing The U.S. manufacturing sector contracted for the fifth consecutive month in July, signaling a clear slowdown that’s catching the attention of government contractors and industry watchers alike. According to the latest ISM data, the manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.0—anything below 50 indicates contraction. This isn’t just a number on…