"It is interesting how they talk about how there's just a lack of data there... maybe the protests aren't too disruptive," said Eric Crusius.
The post GAO responds to Congress on suggested changes to the bid protest function first appeared on Federal News Network.
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:00:09
Richard Beutel, senior researcher at the Baroni Center for Government Contracting, highlights GSA’s significant legislative proposals.
The post GSA completes the statutory foundation for expanded, consolidated procurement authority first appeared on Federal News Network.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:55:08
While our government has been slow to engage with emerging technologies, our allies and adversaries are moving forward.
The post Embracing an innovator’s mindset is essential to transforming how the federal government operates first appeared on Federal News Network.
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:12:47
"Really, the consequences here are that VA's procuring systems that don't work for individuals with disabilities," said Daniel Morris from VA OIG.
The post Report shows what can go wrong when accessibility isn’t built into federal tech from the start first appeared on Federal News Network.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:36:54
"It's important for government contractors to know that enforcement is back in full effect for VEVRA and Section 503 requirements," Dan Ramish said.
The post Affirmative action for veterans and people with disabilities is back on the books—and back under scrutiny first appeared on Federal News Network.
Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:03:59
"I'm very optimistic that [GSA's] contract vehicles are going to be successful and that agencies are going to have a good experience," Emily Murphy said.
The post What happens when the federal government tries to centralize how it buys everything? first appeared on Federal News Network.
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:02:30
"There are so many innovative companies and emerging tech entering national security. A lot of them are impacted by these regulations," said Grant Schweikert.
The post New rules on reporting foreign investment in defense contractors have some firms scrambling first appeared on Federal News Network.
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:05:43
“We put language in the NDAA — it still needs some love and attention. I think we have the attention of the private sector now," Rep. Mike Rogers said.
The post Congress pushes right to repair provisions in 2026 defense bill first appeared on Federal News Network.
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:09:48
The challenge is when we issue broad problem statements, what we tend to get is solutions that don't neatly fit into the existing requirements," Gibbs said.
The post Army Futures Command pushes to streamline requirements amid acquisition reform first appeared on Federal News Network.
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:59:10
"Kelly Loeffler announced a few weeks ago that there's going to be a full-scale audit of the 8(a) Business Development Program," said Stephanie Kostro.
The post From NDAA to SBA, there’s a lot for government contractors to keep their eye on first appeared on Federal News Network.
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:38:11
This week’s guest on Off the Shelf is Ben Hall, chief executive officer of Golden State Medical Supply, who talks about the company's role in delivering cost-effective, high-quality generic pharmaceuticals to the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense.
The post The latest trends in the federal generic pharmaceutical market first appeared on Federal News Network.
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:00:00
The Small Business Administration quietly released its fiscal 2024 small business scorecard showing 21 out of 24 agencies receiving an “A” or “A+.”
The post Agencies set all-time high for small business awards in 2024 first appeared on Federal News Network.
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:50:09
"There's more emerging technology...every day. Arguably it happens with every generation, but it sort of feels like right now is the time," Jim Carroll said.
The post 64 straight years and counting for the NDAA — what’s new in the 2026 bill first appeared on Federal News Network.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:36:08
Contractors say GSA’s review of consulting contractors started out adversarial and sloppy, but now the requests and discussions have become more pragmatic.
The post GSA softens tone with consulting contractors, but long-term goals of effort remain vague first appeared on Federal News Network.
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:49:17
Modernizing procurement in an efficiency-driven consolidation environment presents unprecedented challenges for agencies, contractors and others.
The post Agencies, contractors must modernize procurement to meet consolidation push first appeared on Federal News Network.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:38:30