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…
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…
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…
V2X has clinched a transformative $4.3 billion, nine-year logistics services contract to support the U.S. military’s T-6 jet fleet. This is vital for pilot training across the Air Force, Army, and Navy. This logistics services deal, officially the Contractor Operated and Maintained Base Supply Services (COMBS), ensures 739 T-6 jets remain flight-ready at 11 U.S.…
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…