Budget Uncertainty and Continuing Resolutions The federal budget is still up in the air. Congress has not passed all spending bills. Instead, agencies are on a continuing resolution. This holds funding at last year’s levels. In federal contracting, this means delays. New projects may wait. Existing contracts keep going, but no extra funds kick in.…
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…
Rep. Nydia Velázquez criticizes the SBA for stripping USAID’s SBA 8(a) contracting power over one bribery case. With no proof of wider issues, she warns this move could hurt small businesses relying on federal contracts and demands transparency from the agency. Politics Enters the SBA 8(a) Program Shakeup The Small Business Administration is catching heat…
Major Workforce Reduction Signals a Shift Chevron has officially announced its plan to eliminate around 8,000 jobs globally by 2026. This represents a 15–20% cut in its workforce as part of its cost-saving initiative after acquiring Hess Corporation. This major shift is aimed at streamlining operations, eliminating overlapping roles, and ultimately saving about $3 billion…
Trump Administration Picks Wall Street Veteran for GSA Chief Role The White House has officially nominated Edward Forst, a Wall Street heavyweight with a résumé spanning Goldman Sachs, Cushman & Wakefield, and most recently Lion Capital to lead the General Services Administration (GSA). The move comes more than seven months into President Trump’s second term…
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.…
A Worrying Trend in U.S. Manufacturing The U.S. manufacturing sector contracted for the fifth consecutive month in July, signaling a clear slowdown that’s catching the attention of government contractors and industry watchers alike. According to the latest ISM data, the manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.0—anything below 50 indicates contraction. This isn’t just a number on…
SAIC CEO Calls for a New National Security Innovation Ecosystem In a world where threats are evolving faster than acquisition cycles, even our language might need an upgrade.Speaking at the Atlantic Council this week, Toni Townes-Whitley, CEO of Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), did more than give a standard keynote. She challenged the very foundation…
The satellite communications industry has reached a pivotal moment as SES finalizes its landmark $3.1 billion acquisition of Intelsat, creating a dominant force in government-focused satellite communications. This 15-month process has culminated in the formation of a new industry leader capable of delivering next-generation satellite communications solutions with unprecedented global reach and multi-orbit capabilities. A…
Pentagon Plans to Open the Door Wider for JWCC Next Cloud Contract The Department of Defense is rewriting the rules of the game again ! Just a few years after launching the $9 billion Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract, the Pentagon is gearing up for its next big move in cloud modernization: JWCC Next.…