Trump calls for capping executive pay at defense contractors
President Donald Trump put defense contractors on notice today. In a post on Truth Social, Trump says his administration is capping executive compensation at $5 million and prohibiting…
CMMC DFARS clause explained: The KO’s checklist contractors never see
If you only read the contract clause, you’re missing the playbook. As of Nov. 10, the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7021, also known as the “Cybersecurity…
No slow rolling for defense contractors as 2026 gets started
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton We are in our first full week of January, and we’ve started it with big news over the weekend, the capture of Nicolas Maduro…
DISA’s push for acquisition accelerators buoyed by FAR update
The Defense Information Systems Agency isn’t just talking about meeting Secretary Pete Hegseth’s goal of “speed to capability.” It’s holding contracting officers and program managers accountable. By March,…
FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely on
The federal government has picked two companies to replace 612 radar systems nationwide that date back to the 1980s as part of a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the nation’s…
From language services to tech-driven defense, SOSi is making the most of innovation to stay ahead in federal contracting
Interview transcript Terry Gerton So this is a really interesting case. You started as a language services firm, and now you’re a mid-tier government contractor with a pretty…
The mineral deficiency in America’s economic health
Many Americans remain unaware of a troubling reality that is deeply consequential to our daily lives. Buried within the obscure corners of the periodic table are elements that…
Employee Input into Who’s the Boss
Soliciting employee feedback prior to the hire or promotion of a new boss can help avoid potential problems. The post Employee Input into Who’s the Boss appeared first…
NDAA scales back ambitious acquisition reforms, offers little on workforce
Lawmakers said the fiscal 2026 defense policy bill that became law earlier this month would deliver “the most significant acquisition reforms in a generation.” But some of the…
AI may not be the federal buzzword for 2026
Let’s start with the good news: artificial intelligence may NOT be the buzzword for 2026. What will be the most talked about federal IT and/or acquisition topic for…