Commentary

FAR overhaul: The challenges in tackling federal procurement’s 5,000-page beast

The General Services Administration's acting leader outlines a blueprint for how the Trump administration wants to streamline regulations, a move aimed at opening the market to more competition and "best-in-class" companies.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Buckle up: The acquisition ride is only going to get bumpier

The zone is being flooded and we’re only two months in.

  • By Stan Soloway

GovCon in the crosshairs: Proving your value in the era of DOGE

Contractors need to rapidly adapt their messaging and strategic positioning if they hope to remain competitive, writes Janet Waring, co-founder and CEO of Art Form Agency, a digital marketing firm.

  • By Janet Waring

ANALYSIS: Federal contractors navigate Trump administration uncertainty

Recent quarterly earnings calls by Science Applications International Corp. and Accenture reveal early some impacts as DOGE reviews create market anxiety.

  • By Nick Wakeman

AI’s promise amid federal EHR growing pains

As VA struggle with costs and DOD completes its rollout, artificial intelligence offers a path forward for electronic health records.

  • By Meg Lehman

Centralized federal procurements bring plenty of risks, potential rewards

DOGE is considering whether to designate the General Services Administration as the mandatory purchasing center for civilian agencies. But history suggests that competition drives innovation and efficiency, not consolidation.

  • By Nick Wakeman
Find opportunities — and win them.
Search Federal Contracts

Undersea cables are under threat, and they are the veins of our digital world

As maritime sabotage rises, satellites hold the key to protecting them and ensuring global connectivity.

  • By Jeff Huggins

Why post-quantum security planning must start today

Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies deputy CTO Gina Scinta warns that quantum computers are a few short years away so there should be no delay in addressing encryption vulnerabilities. .

  • By Gina Scinta

Why a cohesive federal strategy should lead America’s AI future

Removing barriers to innovation while balancing security and collaboration are crucial, writes Laura Stash of iTech AG.

  • By Laura Stash

The beating heart of small business: An ominous threat grows louder

Small businesses are suffering under contract cuts driven by the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, writes Lisa Shea Mundt of the Pulse of GovCon.

  • By Lisa Shea Mundt

Some cancelled VA contracts disappear from ‘Wall of Receipts’ as more cuts loom

Despite inconsistencies, veteran-owned businesses are bearing the brunt of the DOGE-driven eliminations at the Veterans Affairs Department.

  • By Nick Wakeman

4 keys for effectively optimizing the GovCon workforce

Adopting a technology-first mindset is only step one in the overall direction, writes Raju Karki of Karki Consulting Group.

  • By Raju Karki

COMMENTARY: The chainsaw approach to cutting government promises more damage than results

The new GovCon oversight strategy seems to go like this: Make big, broad accusations of wrongdoing and then watch your targets squirm.

  • By Nick Wakeman
Featured eBooks

Three strategies to improve AI performance within government agencies

Clear objectives, accessible data, and modern infrastructure are essential for agencies to maximize returns on AI investments, writes Rob Carey of Cloudera.

  • By Rob Carey

COMMENTARY: Where's the cyber EO among all the Trump executive orders?

While the White House pushes for government efficiency, federal agencies and contractors await critical cybersecurity guidance.

  • By Gary Barlet

COMMENTARY: Bipartisan effort needed to advance cyber protections for critical infrastructure

Cybersecurity strategies must remain flexible and agile in the ongoing arms race against cybercriminals, writes Paul Aronhime of Keeper Security.

  • By Paul Aronhime, Keeper Security

Navigating Trump’s Cuts: How empathy wins in the new era of government contracting

While contractors chase opportunities, savvy firms build trust with federal employees facing unprecedented uncertainty.

  • By Nic Coppings

COMMENTARY: The global impact of the US' foreign aid re-evaluation

President Trump's shift in U.S. foreign assistance policy has serious implications for USAID employees and contractors alike. Here is what it could mean, according to Karen Dobson.

  • By Karen Dobson

COMMENTARY: The times they are a changin’

And you need to act now or risk being left behind. Mark Amtower and Lou Keretesy share tips on how to weather the storm.

  • By Mark Amtower and Lou Kerestesy

COMMENTARY: How DOGE will use AI to take aim at government contracting

The Department of Government Efficiency could revolutionize federal procurement, but contractors face uncertain future, writes GovSignals CEO Derek Hoyt.

  • By Derek Hoyt

COMMENTARY: The critical role feedback can play in better defense acquisitions

Debriefings are the key to improving the quality of contractors that pursue defense contracts as well as improving the quality of solutions, writes Valid Eval CEO Adam Rentschler.

  • By Adam Rentschler