U.S. innovation faces dire future under proposed Bayh-Dole gutting
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton People have argued that America’s innovation edge really depends on small businesses. And there’s a lot going on in that space. At a…
New EO broadens what counts as defense‑contractor underperformance
Interview transcript Terry Gerton The President’s executive order from January 7 that focused on addressing underperforming defense contractors has certainly generated a lot of interest over the past…
Layoff and Termination Post-Mortems
Getting 360-degree feedback before making the decision to lay off an employee is a good idea, especially when only one manager is pushing for the exit. The post…
Department of Defense acquisition reform
Acquisition reform season is again upon us, with efforts to overhaul the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and accompanying agency supplements, extensive acquisition reform provisions included in the FY2026…
Facing mounting energy threats, the Pentagon is betting on industry partnerships to build resilience fast
Interview transcript Terry Gerton You’ve got a lot of great background and a really important topic. Specifically, this administration’s recent executive orders and espoused policy are putting energy…
A sweeping vision for the Navy is colliding with harsh shipbuilding realities
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton We’re going to talk about shipbuilding. But before we get into the particulars, I want to start with kind of an overarching assessment….
Vendors see GSA reseller RFI as a positive sign
The Trump administration’s move to cap the fees charged by value-added resellers seems to be slowing down. A recent request for information released by the General Services Administration…
The MAPS merger: Army’s new acquisition strategy signals major incumbent displacement
The Army has signaled its intent for the Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity. With the industry day set for this Wednesday…
The Defense Department is taking a closer look at 8(a) contracts, and reshaping how innovation is managed
Interview transcript Terry Gerton The Defense Department continues to make news and we’ve talked a couple of times about what’s happening there with the 8(a) contracts audits. What…
Treasury cuts ties with Booz Allen over tax records breach
The hits keep coming for federal consulting contractors. First, the Trump administration questioned the value of these types of contracts, leading to a significant reduction in existing deals…