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Executive Order 14309: Implementing the General...
The U.S. and U.K. have launched a landmark Economic Prosperity Deal that promises to reshape transatlantic trade. The agreement opens new doors for American agricultural exports, reduces unfair trade barriers,…
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NASA: Assessments of Major Projects
NASA is investing over $74 billion across 38 major projects, with a growing focus on returning astronauts to the Moon through the Artemis program. While many initiatives have stayed on…
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Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE Needs to Improve...
A new GAO report reveals that more than half of the mission-critical infrastructure at the Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is in substandard condition, raising concerns about…
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Use of Executive Assistants Within the Office of...
The Department of Defense is tightening its approach to executive assistant staffing across the Office of the Secretary of Defense and affiliated agencies. A new memorandum outlines strict limits on…
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Reorganization of the Office of the Director of...
The Department of Defense is undergoing a major overhaul of its operational testing office to improve agility, cut bureaucracy, and deliver faster results to the warfighter. This reorganization reduces staff,…
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Navigating the USAID Shutdown Process: A Guide to...
When USAID considers a shutdown, it often invokes a “Termination for Convenience” (T4C), halting ongoing grants and contracts that no longer align with its mission. This process allows the agency…
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Executive Order 14271: Ensuring Commercial,...
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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Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial...
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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Commerce Launches Section 232 Investigation on...
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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Measuring Space Manufacturing Plant Utilization...
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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Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform
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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GSA Schedules: A Comprehensive Guide for...
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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Inflation Reduction Act: Opportunities Exist to...
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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Surviving & Thriving in DOGE: Insights for GovCon...
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: A Deep Dive into its History, Value,...
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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