Jobless Claims Drop, But Caution Remains In a somewhat hopeful sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claims fell to 233,000 last week, slightly below what economists had expected. It’s a signal that layoffs may be slowing down, at least for now. But as this week’s business insights point out, it’s not the full story.…
Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Gulf Coast is alive with restoration efforts, and the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council is tapping federal procurement to upgrade its Deepwater Horizon Project Tracker. This dynamic web-based database catalogs restoration projects fueled by billions in settlement funds, ensuring every dollar is tracked with precision. The…
Massive Cyber Funding Heads to DOD in GOP-Backed Spending Deal! Over the weekend, a sweeping new Republican-backed domestic policy bill was signed into law and while it’s packed with wins for military cyber operations and digital modernization, it’s also triggering serious concern in the rural healthcare sector. Let’s start with the good news for defense…
The Masters Academy offers an exceptional learning experience for advanced government contracting professionals. Over five days, industry experts share insights on leading practices, drawing from their extensive careers. This program focuses on advanced topics, not basics, providing the latest thinking on government contracting practices. Participants will gain insights into various agencies’ stances on new or…
Join Subject Matter Experts Peter Ford and Meghan Leemon from PilieroMazza PLLC for a discussion on crafting an effective bidding strategy through joint venturing and SBA’s All Small Mentor-Protégé Program. The session will cover SBA joint venture rules, the pros and cons of joint venturing in federal contracting, eligibility for the All Small Mentor-Protégé Program,…
A Familiar Face Returns to Government Technology as Trump Nominates Ryan Cote as VA’s New CIO! So this week get ready for a federal IT comeback story! Former Department of Transportation CIO Ryan Cote is back in the spotlight and this time as President Trump’s pick to lead technology efforts at the Department of Veterans…
The U.S. Navy has dropped a colossal $986.8 million contract modification. It is into the hands of General Dynamics Electric Boat, igniting a submarine construction boom that will ripple through 2031. This submarine construction deal powers the creation of Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines, Virginia-class attack subs, and even lends a hand to Ford-class aircraft carriers.…
A Surge in Spending, But Not in Sales In a surprising development for 2025, U.S. corporations are investing in capital expenditures at a pace that now outstrips their sales growth. New data shows that capital investment is growing at a 9.4% rate, compared to only modest increases in revenue. That’s nearly four times the gap…
You’ve won a federal contract—congrats! You’ve officially joined the world of government contracting, also known as “GovCon,” where opportunity is endless, paperwork is plenty, and compliance is king. But here’s the catch: winning a contract is just the beginning. Keeping it—and thriving—requires understanding a whole universe of rules, regulations, and standards. And while the basics…
Introduction to the OneGov Strategy in Government Contracting and Acquisition The General Services Administration (GSA) has been championing the OneGov Strategy, a bold initiative designed to streamline government contracting and acquisition by leveraging the federal government’s massive buying power. Positioned as the ultimate enterprise buyer akin to a Fortune One company the U.S. government seeks…