In 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is accelerating its integration of quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) across defense contracts. This shift is driven by national security imperatives, digital modernization goals, and legislative mandates. These mandates were outlined in the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Contractors must now align with new pilot…
In 2025, federal climate contracting is evolving. It is evolving amid political polarization, state-level innovation, and shifting corporate ESG commitments. Federal momentum has slowed, but agencies like GSA and DOE continue to issue sustainability-focused contracts. These contracts are mainly for clean energy, infrastructure resilience, and carbon mitigation. Contractors must navigate new tax incentives, regulatory frameworks,…
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 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…
Federal contracting is like building a bridge between the government and private companies. The government needs help with things like technology, construction, research, and services. Companies offer their skills and products to meet those needs. But in 2025, building that bridge will become harder. The road is bumpier, the rules are stricter, and the weather…
PartnerOne Gives MonsterGov a “Forever Home” PartnerOne, which is a holding company that’s been quietly and sometimes not-so-quietly buying enterprise software businesses since 1996 has acquired Monster Government Solutions (MonsterGov), the public-sector arm of Monster. On the surface, it’s just another acquisition. In reality, it’s a strong signal that PartnerOne sees major opportunity in the…
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…
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…
In the complex landscape of federal contracting, where billions of dollars in contracts are awarded annually, the standard process involves full and open competition. However, there are specific circumstances where federal agencies may determine that competitive bidding isn’t feasible or practical. In these cases, agencies must prepare a formal Justification and Approval (J&A) document to…
BlueHalo just landed a $30.7 million contract with the U.S. Navy. They’ll be working with the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific to support a powerful underwater robot called the Mission Specialist Defender. This deal runs for five years and shows how trusted BlueHalo is when it comes to protecting the seas, finding threats, and helping…