Federal contracting is a high-stakes game. They’re how you win work, build relationships, and grow your business. But writing and managing proposals isn’t easy. It takes coordination, accuracy, and speed, especially when deadlines are tight and requirements are complex. The best proposal management software for federal contractors in 2025 includes Loopio, Responsive (RFPIO), Proposal Software…
Government contracting is like walking across a field full of golden opportunities… and hidden landmines. For every shiny new contract, there’s a regulation, audit, or oversight that could blow up your chances if you’re not careful. That’s why compliance strategies are more than nice-to-have—they’re the very thing keeping your business from losing contracts, money, and…
Maryland’s governor blasts Trump for ‘scare tactics’ on crime Trump Threatens National Guard Deployment in Baltimore The war of words between Donald Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore reached a new level Sunday, with Trump threatening to send National Guard troops into Baltimore to combat crime, while Moore pushed back, accusing the president of recycling…
Sweeping Federal Layoffs Hit U.S. Agencies The news of sweeping federal workforce layoffs has sent shockwaves through Washington and beyond, leaving thousands of government employees uncertain about their future. These job cuts, which span multiple agencies, are not just numbers on a chart—they represent real people, families, and communities now grappling with sudden instability. Supporters…
Get ready for a professional services showdown! The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has selected six companies for its potential 10-year, $3.5 billion Cooperative Threat Reduction contract, officially kicking off a massive task order competition. This isn’t your average award where winners simply get a static piece of the pie. Instead, they’ve merely earned the…
US to take 10% equity stake in Intel, in Trump’s latest corporate move Washington just went from regulator to shareholder. On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. government will take a 9.9% stake in Intel, scooping up shares at a discount as part of a deal that flips billions in federal grants into…
A major development in federal procurement has arrived. Tech7, a defense and national security technology integrator, has been awarded a massive $489 million General Services Administration (GSA) contract. This award, issued as a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding agreement, is a direct channel for expanding a critical tech evaluation system across the government. This…
Travel is a common part of federal contract work. Many contractor employees spend time on the road for meetings, site visits, or project work. Travel can add up in cost, but there are discounts available. Federal contractors are not treated the same as federal employees, but they still have access to certain savings on rail,…
Highlights: Government contractors often interact with federal employees while working on projects. This close connection raises a common question: can government contractors give gifts to federal employees? The clear answer is no in almost every situation. Rules on gifts are strict, and breaking them can bring serious penalties for both the contractor and the federal…
Government contracting is often called a game of patience and sometimes luck. But smart contractors know it’s less about crossing your fingers and more about reading the tea leaves of industry trends. If you know where the money is going, you can position yourself to win. If you don’t? Well, let’s just say you might…