Sole-Source Awards

Justification and Approval (J&A) in Federal Contracting: A Complete Guide to Sole-Source Awards

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…

Coast Guard Stuns by Scrapping Government Procurement $500M Deal

A new government procurement cancellation, the U.S. Coast Guard has abruptly canceled its $500 million Business and Logistics Management Support Services (BLMSS) government procurement, leaving industry insiders reeling. After nearly 18 months of planning, the Coast Guard posted a terse notice on SAM.gov: “This opportunity is cancelled and will not be solicited.” No reasons were…

GovCon Digest- CACI

How Government Contract Consulting Supports Wins Like CACI’s $66M Navy Task Order

ICYMI, CACI International Inc. just locked in a major W with the U.S. Navy—securing a fat $66 million task order on April 7, 2025. The task? Deliver high-level expertise to the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division—think engineering, simulation support, and technical wizardry for Navy programs like submarine maneuvering, ship collision responses, and autonomous…