The U.S. dollar has just posted its first monthly gain of 2025, a shift that’s catching the attention of investors, businesses, and policymakers alike. After months of mixed performance, this rebound marks a notable change in industry trends and could signal more stability ahead. Stronger corporate earnings, an improving job market, and easing trade tensions…
It was a stellar debut for Firefly Aerospace on NASDAQ. Proving once again that the defense industrial base is a hot ticket for investors! The company’s upsized initial public offering was a gravity-defying success, pulling in a cool $868 million and rocketing its valuation to an estimated $8.5 billion. Firefly, the launch and space systems…
Warships can change the course of battles, but none match the reach and strength of an aircraft carrier. These floating airbases bring fighter jets and helicopters to places thousands of miles from home. Each carrier on this list is more than just a ship. It is a moving city with a runway, advanced weapons, and…
In today’s digital battlefield, cyber attacks don’t just target weapon systems, they target the small contractors who help build them. That’s why CMMC compliance isn’t just a line item on your checklist , it’s now a gateway to staying in business with the Department of Defense (DoD). Many small and mid-sized businesses in the Defense…
The federal procurement market is entering a new phase with the launch of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) OneGov Strategy. This initiative aims to centralize purchasing for common goods and services, cut costs, and make acquisition more efficient across agencies. For contractors, it represents both a challenge and a significant opportunity — particularly for those…
Introduction: Why Go Solo When You Can Team Up? Let’s face it — navigating government contracting alone is like trying to row a canoe upstream… with a spoon. Yes, you could make it eventually, but wouldn’t it be nicer to have someone help paddle? Enter teaming agreements and subcontracting — powerful tools that allow small…
Budget Uncertainty and Continuing Resolutions The federal budget is still up in the air. Congress has not passed all spending bills. Instead, agencies are on a continuing resolution. This holds funding at last year’s levels. In federal contracting, this means delays. New projects may wait. Existing contracts keep going, but no extra funds kick in.…
A Sudden Shakeup in 8(a):House Democrat Pushes Back on SBA’s Move to Strip USAID of Contracting Authorityy. In a move that’s reverberating far beyond one agency, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has pulled the plug on USAID’s 8(a) contracting authority and not everyone in Washington is applauding. Leading the charge in opposition is Rep. Nydia…
Rep. Nydia Velázquez criticizes the SBA for stripping USAID’s SBA 8(a) contracting power over one bribery case. With no proof of wider issues, she warns this move could hurt small businesses relying on federal contracts and demands transparency from the agency. Politics Enters the SBA 8(a) Program Shakeup The Small Business Administration is catching heat…
Major Workforce Reduction Signals a Shift Chevron has officially announced its plan to eliminate around 8,000 jobs globally by 2026. This represents a 15–20% cut in its workforce as part of its cost-saving initiative after acquiring Hess Corporation. This major shift is aimed at streamlining operations, eliminating overlapping roles, and ultimately saving about $3 billion…