Opinion
Will the new federal ‘Buying Guides’ be protestable?
The non-regulatory nature of the yet to be published guides makes them likely to be non-protestable with limited exceptions, writes attorney Stephen Bacon.
Opinion
Honoring Joseph Nye’s legacy of ethical leadership
Distinguished Harvard scholar who redefined national security and mentored generations dies at 88.
Opinion
ANALYSIS: GSA's new procurement strategy begins with consumer tech
The General Services Administration's push to become the government's single buyer for most IT products and services starts with a focus on some of the most common tools we use in our daily lives.
Opinion
Beyond BD Intel: How government contractors are tripling win rates without changing their solution
Government contractors lose billions annually on contracts they should have won due to one simple, fixable mistake, writes BD expert Nic Coppings.
Contracts
ANALYSIS: A less burdened customer collective also means a more powerful one
Don't confuse the Trump administration's push for agencies to have a leaner acquisition framework as making everything easier for contractors. Keeping them as customers might just get harder.
Opinion
A silent end for NITAAC?
Both websites for the National Institutes of Health's CIO-SP and CIO-CS contract vehicles are dark, leading to questions over whether the long-time contract vehicles are being shuttered.
Opinion
Maintain to sustain: why CMMC is a continued practice
Dr. Thomas Graham, vice president and chief information security officer at Redspin, lays out key principles for contractors to follow in the preparation and execution of their compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
Opinion
3 essentials for AI-powered procurement in a new era of efficiency
Akash Mandavilli, CEO of GovEagle, lays out the foundational pillars that government contractors need to reach a breakthrough in using artificial intelligence for procurement processes.
Opinion
New era for contractors begin with coming changes to GSA’s pricing policies
September brings an end to pandemic-era pricing restrictions and with more flexibility for schedule holders, writes immixGroup contract specialist Amelia Bock.
Opinion
The defense tech ecosystem gives investors many opportunities
Bill Farmer, managing director at the investment bank BGL, highlights the big bets investors are making on companies touting disruptive defense technologies amid global instability.
Opinion
Proactive responses to termination for convenience or stop-work orders
Jeremy Burkhart, a partner at Holland & Knight, outlines a few ways contractors can respond when the customer tells them a project is either on pause or will not continue.
Opinion
New tariffs spark industry shake-up for GovCon
Jeremy Doochin of GovSignals, lays out these three choices government contractors face: hold steady, retreat, or look for opportunities to seize.
Opinion
To survive the new GovCon environment, your people are your ultimate competitive edge
Five critical blind spots that threaten you contracts, and how to transform your team before it is too late, according to BD expert Nic Coppings.
Opinion
FAR overhaul: The challenges in tackling federal procurement’s 5,000-page beast
The General Services Administration's acting leader outlines a blueprint for how the Trump administration wants to streamline regulations, a move aimed at opening the market to more competition and "best-in-class" companies.
Opinion
Buckle up: The acquisition ride is only going to get bumpier
The zone is being flooded and we’re only two months in.
Opinion
GovCon in the crosshairs: Proving your value in the era of DOGE
Contractors need to rapidly adapt their messaging and strategic positioning if they hope to remain competitive, writes Janet Waring, co-founder and CEO of Art Form Agency, a digital marketing firm.
Companies
ANALYSIS: Federal contractors navigate Trump administration uncertainty
Recent quarterly earnings calls by Science Applications International Corp. and Accenture reveal early some impacts as DOGE reviews create market anxiety.
Opinion
AI’s promise amid federal EHR growing pains
As VA struggle with costs and DOD completes its rollout, artificial intelligence offers a path forward for electronic health records.
Opinion
Centralized federal procurements bring plenty of risks, potential rewards
DOGE is considering whether to designate the General Services Administration as the mandatory purchasing center for civilian agencies. But history suggests that competition drives innovation and efficiency, not consolidation.
Opinion