California vs. Texas: The Map Wars Heat Up America’s political map wars are heating up again and this round is pure California drama! Forget Netflix, this is the real binge-worthy showdown where Democrats in the Golden State are rolling out fresh congressional maps today, and the move is being billed as a direct counterpunch to…
Introduction The federal procurement landscape is undergoing a major shift in 2025. With Executive Order 14240 and OMB Memorandum M-25-31, the Biden administration is doubling down on consolidating procurement under the General Services Administration (GSA) to eliminate waste, reduce redundancy, and maximize taxpayer savings. For IT vendors and solutions providers, this means a fundamental change…
If you run a government contracting business, you already know: security is a make-or-break issue. One breach physical or digital can mean millions in losses, years of recovery, or even the end of your business. Think about it. If someone walked out of your facility with sensitive defense schematics, the fallout wouldn’t just be a…
Government contracting can feel like walking across a field full of hidden explosives. One wrong step — a missed deadline, a misfiled document, a cybersecurity oversight — and boom, you’re dealing with penalties, audits, or worse, losing the contract you worked so hard to win. The good news? With the right systems, a sharp eye…
In the high-stakes world of government accountability, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is mounting an unprecedented defense of its federal audit authority. The nonpartisan watchdog, which identified $66.7 billion in taxpayer savings last year alone, now faces existential threats as political opponents target its funding. This federal audit powerhouse has become ground zero in Washington’s latest spending battle, with…
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.…
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…