Sweeping Federal Layoffs Hit U.S. Agencies The news of sweeping federal workforce layoffs has sent shockwaves through Washington and beyond, leaving thousands of government employees uncertain about their future. These job cuts, which span multiple agencies, are not just numbers on a chart—they represent real people, families, and communities now grappling with sudden instability. Supporters…
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…
US to take 10% equity stake in Intel, in Trump’s latest corporate move Washington just went from regulator to shareholder. On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. government will take a 9.9% stake in Intel, scooping up shares at a discount as part of a deal that flips billions in federal grants into…
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…
National Guard Proposal Ignites Debate The spotlight is once again on Washington as National Guard deployments dominate headlines. Former President Trump has threatened to send troops into Democrat-led cities, a move that has quickly ignited a storm of reactions nationwide. Supporters of the plan argue that stronger law-and-order measures are urgently needed to address crime,…
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…
The U.S. Relies on Russian-Enriched Uranium for Power and Navy For decades, the U.S. has been quietly powering its grid and even its Navy thanks to uranium enriched in Russia. Yep, since 1993, billions of American dollars have gone straight to Moscow’s state-run nuclear energy company. That enriched uranium currently helps keep 54 U.S. nuclear…
If your federal business development strategy still revolves around scanning SAM.gov for the next RFP, a seismic shift is underway that you can’t afford to ignore. The quiet revolution of federal category management is accelerating, and with the latest updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 8, it’s moving from best practice to a…
U.S. Services Sector Shows No Growth The U.S. services sector, a critical engine of the economy, showed no growth in July, raising concerns about the strength of consumer demand and business momentum. For months, services—from restaurants and hotels to healthcare and transportation—have been driving the recovery, while manufacturing has slowed. However, with the latest data…
A significant development for federal contractor compliance, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has canceled its planned reduction in force. This decision ensures the continuity of critical oversight and represents a major commitment to upholding federal contractor compliance standards. The National Council of Field Labor Locals has confirmed that employees previously slated for…