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This executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize commercially available products and services over custom-developed, government-unique solutions to reduce waste and increase efficiency in procurement. Agencies are now required to…

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As federal agencies ramp up AI adoption, this OMB memorandum outlines how to responsibly and efficiently acquire AI systems while safeguarding privacy, civil liberties, and public trust. It emphasizes minimizing…

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The Department of Commerce has launched a Section 232 investigation into how imports of processed critical minerals and their derivatives impact U.S. national security. With China currently dominating global processing…

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Space manufacturing plays a central role in the U.S. space economy, accounting for over a quarter of its GDP. This paper from the Bureau of Economic Analysis introduces two important…

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This directive outlines a bold transformation strategy for the U.S. Army, focusing on accelerated modernization, acquisition reform, and strategic force realignment. It calls for divesting outdated systems, streamlining headquarters, and…

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This guide outlines how the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules program streamlines federal procurement and helps businesses access government markets through pre-negotiated contracts. It explains eligibility requirements, proposal development,…

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The GAO’s April 2025 report reviews how the General Services Administration (GSA) is using Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to improve the sustainability of federal buildings through low-carbon materials, advanced…

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The DOGE initiative is reshaping the federal contracting environment, emphasizing efficiency, cost-cutting, and adoption of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain. While it introduces regulatory uncertainty, it also opens the…

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NASA SEWP VI is the latest evolution of NASA’s long-standing IT procurement vehicle, offering a $60 billion, 10-year IDIQ contract that simplifies federal acquisition of cutting-edge IT products and services.…

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Despite growing attention on equity in federal investment practices, minority- and women-owned (MWO) asset management firms still face steep barriers to entry. While five federal investment plans now use 61…

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In an effort to rein in government spending and boost transparency, this Executive Order launches a sweeping cost-efficiency initiative across federal agencies. Agencies must justify spending on contracts, grants, and…

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The SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program aimed to level the playing field for underserved small business owners—especially those in high-poverty, high-minority areas—by funding local organizations to act as navigators. These…

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The Department of Defense’s pilot program to engage employee-owned businesses through ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) is off the ground—but far from perfect. While DOD awarded over $450 million in…

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The Department of Defense (DoD) is making a critical shift toward software-defined warfare, recognizing that modern conflicts demand rapid, scalable, and adaptive digital capabilities. By prioritizing the Software Acquisition Pathway…

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The Navy’s shipbuilding efforts are falling short, with cost overruns, delivery delays, and persistent inefficiencies despite a near doubling of its budget over two decades. Aging shipyards and workforce shortages…

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