Mayor Justin Bibb’s Call to Action Justin Bibb isn’t waiting his turn and he doesn’t think America’s young leaders should either. At just 34 years old, Bibb shocked Ohio’s political establishment in 2021 when he became mayor of Cleveland. Today, he’s the president of the Democratic Mayors’ Association and one of the most closely watched…
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has finalized a groundbreaking OneGov agreement with Microsoft, projected to save federal agencies up to $3.1 billion in the first year alone. The deal provides sweeping discounts on Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and cybersecurity solutions including Microsoft 365, Copilot, Azure, Dynamics 365, and Sentinel while also offering free Copilot access…
Professional networking has always been the secret ingredient to career success. Whether you’re a job seeker, entrepreneur, or industry leader, the people you know often open doors that skills alone cannot. But in today’s digital-first world, networking has been completely redefined. Gone are the days of simply exchanging business cards at conferences or relying solely…
Federal procurement policy is the backbone of the government’s relationship with private enterprises, facilitating everything from technological innovation and infrastructure development to essential services and national security. However, in 2025, this critical interface is becoming increasingly complex, shaped by a cascade of new regulations, operational challenges, and shifting political priorities. For contractors, understanding and adapting to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…