The United States is once again on the brink of a debt ceiling crisis. We’ve been here before, and yet every time it feels like a fresh drama. Congress must agree to raise or suspend the limit on how much the government can borrow. If they don’t, the Treasury Department warns we could run out…
Introduction The federal procurement landscape is undergoing a major shift in 2025. With Executive Order 14240 and OMB Memorandum M-25-31, the Biden administration is doubling down on consolidating procurement under the General Services Administration (GSA) to eliminate waste, reduce redundancy, and maximize taxpayer savings. For IT vendors and solutions providers, this means a fundamental change…
If you run a government contracting business, you already know: security is a make-or-break issue. One breach physical or digital can mean millions in losses, years of recovery, or even the end of your business. Think about it. If someone walked out of your facility with sensitive defense schematics, the fallout wouldn’t just be a…
In the high-stakes world of government accountability, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is mounting an unprecedented defense of its federal audit authority. The nonpartisan watchdog, which identified $66.7 billion in taxpayer savings last year alone, now faces existential threats as political opponents target its funding. This federal audit powerhouse has become ground zero in Washington’s latest spending battle, with…
A Surge in Consumer Confidence After a stretch of sluggish sales and cautious spending, U.S. retail is back in the spotlight with a strong rebound that’s boosting optimism for the broader economy. The latest figures indicate a significant increase in retail sales across multiple categories, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and dining. Analysts credit this…
The U.S. dollar has just posted its first monthly gain of 2025, a shift that’s catching the attention of investors, businesses, and policymakers alike. After months of mixed performance, this rebound marks a notable change in industry trends and could signal more stability ahead. Stronger corporate earnings, an improving job market, and easing trade tensions…
It was a stellar debut for Firefly Aerospace on NASDAQ. Proving once again that the defense industrial base is a hot ticket for investors! The company’s upsized initial public offering was a gravity-defying success, pulling in a cool $868 million and rocketing its valuation to an estimated $8.5 billion. Firefly, the launch and space systems…
In today’s digital battlefield, cyber attacks don’t just target weapon systems, they target the small contractors who help build them. That’s why CMMC compliance isn’t just a line item on your checklist , it’s now a gateway to staying in business with the Department of Defense (DoD). Many small and mid-sized businesses in the Defense…
The federal procurement market is entering a new phase with the launch of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) OneGov Strategy. This initiative aims to centralize purchasing for common goods and services, cut costs, and make acquisition more efficient across agencies. For contractors, it represents both a challenge and a significant opportunity — particularly for those…
Introduction: Why Go Solo When You Can Team Up? Let’s face it — navigating government contracting alone is like trying to row a canoe upstream… with a spoon. Yes, you could make it eventually, but wouldn’t it be nicer to have someone help paddle? Enter teaming agreements and subcontracting — powerful tools that allow small…