GAO Pushes Back Hard on Congressional Bid Protest Fee Proposal A new battle is brewing in the federal procurement arena and this time, it’s not over contracts, but the rules that govern who can challenge them. In a bold and direct move, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has formally opposed a congressional proposal that could…
White House Pushes Agencies to ‘Rightsize’ Workforce After Supreme Court Decision! The federal workforce is once again in the crosshairs and this time, there’s nothing standing in the way. Following a green light from the Supreme Court, the Trump administration is moving quickly to restart efforts to shrink the size of the federal government, a…
In recent turns of events, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has slammed a proposal in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act that would force losing bid protesters to cover government and contractor costs in procurement reform efforts. GAO’s General Counsel, Edda Emmanuelli Perez, argues this cost-sharing plan could sabotage procurement reform by discouraging competition and…
Why GE Vernova Made the Move GE Vernova has just acquired Alteia, a France-based artificial intelligence firm that specializes in visual data analytics. While that might sound technical, the impact is anything but boring. Alteia’s technology uses drone footage, satellite images, and other visual data to help companies make smarter decisions—fast. For GE Vernova, a…
Starting October 1, 2025, Florida will eliminate the sales tax on commercial leases, making rent tax-free for businesses. House Bill 7031 also includes corporate tax updates, new sales tax holidays on outdoor gear, permanent exemptions for bullion and safety gear, and expanded tax credits for housing families of sick children. Sales Tax Ends on…
Summer Sales Smash Records In a powerful display of consumer enthusiasm, U.S. online shoppers spent a staggering $24.1 billion over just four days, from July 8–11. What began as a routine round of “Black Friday in July” deals turned into a shopping frenzy, supercharged by Amazon’s extended 96-hour Prime Day, major discounts from Target, Walmart,…
On July 11, 2025, General Dynamics IT (GDIT) clinched a $143 million task order from the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. Which further solidified its prowess in defense tech. Secured through the RS3 contract vehicle, this deal propels GDIT to develop some next level electronic warfare (EW) solutions for aircraft, helicopters, and drones. Picture…
Trade Uncertainty Returns to the Spotlight The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is sounding the alarm once again, this time over rising global trade-policy uncertainty. With the United States recently announcing a 50% tariff on copper imports and similar moves targeting aluminium and steel, the international trade environment is getting harder to predict. The IMF’s latest…
Jobless Claims Drop, But Caution Remains In a somewhat hopeful sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claims fell to 233,000 last week, slightly below what economists had expected. It’s a signal that layoffs may be slowing down, at least for now. But as this week’s business insights point out, it’s not the full story.…
Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Gulf Coast is alive with restoration efforts, and the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council is tapping federal procurement to upgrade its Deepwater Horizon Project Tracker. This dynamic web-based database catalogs restoration projects fueled by billions in settlement funds, ensuring every dollar is tracked with precision. The…