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Executive Order 14271: Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts

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 Intelligence in Government

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 Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products

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 and Own-Account Production

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

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 It calls for divesting outdated systems, streamlining headquarters, and…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 Government Contractors

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 Help Ensure GSA Programs Achieve Intended Results

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 Leaders

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, and Acquisition Process

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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Investment Management: Federal Entities’ Efforts to Increase Opportunities for Minority- and Women-Owned Asset Managers

Investment Management: Federal Entities’ Efforts...

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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Executive Order 14222: Implementing the President’s ‘‘Department of Government Efficiency’’ Cost Efficiency Initiative

Executive Order 14222: Implementing the...

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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Small Business Pilot Program: SBA Has Opportunities to Evaluate Outcomes and Enhance Fraud Risk Mitigation

Small Business Pilot Program: SBA Has...

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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DOD Contracting: Opportunities Exist to Improve Pilot Program for Employee-Owned Businesses

DOD Contracting: Opportunities Exist to Improve...

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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Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize Lethality

Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize...

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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Navy Shipbuilding: A Generational Imperative for Systemic Change

Navy Shipbuilding: A Generational Imperative for...

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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