A new paradigm as GSA looks to loosen the reins on contracting officers — within reason
GSA’s acquisition workforce today is navigating a tangle of pressures. Can a new push toward empowerment help?
DIU leans into risk to field commercial tech faster
The priorities of the Defense Department’s Silicon Valley outpost have evolved since its early days as a conduit to the commercial sector.
Federal contracting is heading into a different kind of environment
“The contracting community feels like it is being punished for maybe a few bad actors in the community,” said Barbara Kinosky.
The missile defense race: Winning with smarter systems and faster decisions
The future of missile defense will be defined by how quickly systems can adapt and integrate emerging technologies while operating cohesively under pressure.
Everybody studies government contracting, but can outsiders actually move it?
“We want to explore what best practices they’re looking to employ, how are they reacting to the changes that are coming out the landscape,” Mike Derrios said.
Alaska speaks with one voice about the 8(a) program
Alaska Rep. Maxine Dibert and Alaska Sen. Cathy Giessel explain why weakening the 8(a) program is not just bad for Alaska, but for the entire country.
SASC moves to codify Trump’s EO targeting defense stock buybacks
A provision would require contractors to submit a defense investment plan to increase production capacity or face restrictions on shareholder distributions.
Training for AI-Averse Employees
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SBA kicks off new audit of economically disadvantaged contractors
SBA sent an email to economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses seeking their personal and business tax returns for the last three years.
5 NDAA proposals that could impact DoD employees
From new acquisition roles to firefighting drones, there’s something for everyone in the House’s draft of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.