Forecasting Government Spending and Future Contract Wins

From Budgets to Breakthroughs: Forecasting Government Spending and Future Contract Wins

Government contracting professionals know one truth: where government spending goes, opportunity follows. Whether it’s building fighter jets, upgrading IT systems, or even producing biodegradable coffee cups for federal offices (yes, that’s real), every new budget cycle creates winners and losers. The challenge? Predicting where the money will flow. Agencies release budgets, but shifting priorities, politics,…

AI-Powered Procurement: The Top Federal Contracting Trend in 2025

AI-Powered Procurement: The Top Federal Contracting Trend in 2025

AI-powered procurement is rapidly gaining traction in the U.S. federal government industry. It reflects a strategic shift toward automation, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making in federal acquisitions. This article breaks down the context, relevance, and actionable insights for contractors, agencies, and CRM platforms operating in the GovCon space. What Is AI-Powered Procurement? AI-powered procurement refers to…

Cleveland to Contracting Bibb’s Vision, FAR Ceilings, SDVOSB Growth & China Ties

Cleveland to Contracting: Bibb’s Vision, FAR Ceilings, SDVOSB Growth & China Ties

Mayor Justin Bibb’s Call to Action Justin Bibb isn’t waiting his turn and he doesn’t think America’s young leaders should either. At just 34 years old, Bibb shocked Ohio’s political establishment in 2021 when he became mayor of Cleveland. Today, he’s the president of the Democratic Mayors’ Association and one of the most closely watched…

AI Investment Provides a Ray of Hope

AI Investment Provides a Ray of Hope

The U.S. manufacturing sector has been struggling, with reports showing six straight months of contraction. Factories are feeling the pinch from rising costs, unstable tariffs, and weakening demand. But amid this slowdown, one trend is giving the industry a much-needed boost: AI investment. Spending on artificial intelligence–driven equipment and technology surged in recent months, marking…

GSA and Microsoft Strike Landmark OneGov Deal Projected to Save $3.1B

GSA and Microsoft Strike Landmark OneGov Deal Projected to Save $3.1B

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has finalized a groundbreaking OneGov agreement with Microsoft, projected to save federal agencies up to $3.1 billion in the first year alone. The deal provides sweeping discounts on Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and cybersecurity solutions including Microsoft 365, Copilot, Azure, Dynamics 365, and Sentinel while also offering free Copilot access…