What small businesses are saying about COVID-19 impacts

Small business contractors are reporting cash flow and other financial issues in a new survey to explore the impacts of COVID-19 amid steps by their largest customer and industry partners to try and mitigate negative effects.

GSA adjusts contractor on-boarding in light of COVID-19

The General Services Administration has issued new guidance on how it is changing the process for on-boarding and off-boarding contractors during the coronavirus pandemic.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: How the public sector has gone all in on the COVID-19 response

What does a “whole of government” approach mean in terms of how agencies and their industry partners respond to the COVID-19 pandemic? Find out in this episode with Jerry McGinn, executive director of George Mason University’s Center for Government Contracting.

Opinion

The future of work is here: How 'distance work' is transforming the workplace

The response to the COVID-19 has massively accelerated the future of work. IBM's John Kamensky explores what that means to the business of government in the start of this multi-part commentary series.

Opinion

Keys to stay-at-home sales and business development

Just because you are stuck at home, doesn't mean sales and BD come to a halt. Here are five things you should be doing right now.

COVID-19 drives the need for great leadership

The coronavirus pandemic has made effective leaders paramount for any organization. We see examples at work and even at our kids' schools.

How GAO's COVID audits could impact contractors

GAO is gearing up its audit engine to track how agencies implement the CARES Act and other COVID-19 legislation. Contractors will be part of the mix.

Opinion

How COVID-19 makes the business case for more analytics

The response and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic means that business leaders must arm themselves with data. Here's how analytics can help you navigate the way forward.

Don't skimp on corporate development during the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is top of mind for just about everyone, but the daily craziness shouldn't stop company leaders from looking to the future. Here are 10 things you can do today.

White House outlines how agencies can help contractors during pandemic

The White House budget office attempts to give further clarity on what agencies can do to support contractors, including the reimbursement of paid leave in the event workers cannot report.

How COVID-19 is driving a wave of innovation

The COVID-19 pandemic is frightening and stressful but it also has been an engine for collaboration and innovation by the government and the industrial base as former Katharina McFarland, former assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition explains.

Opinion

DOD COVID-19 guidance answers some questions but creates others

The Defense Department has issued 17 guidance documents to help clarify acquisition provisions in the CARES Act. Some have answered questions but others have spurred more questions. Read attorney James Fontana's analysis.

COVID-19 to dominate the next GovCon earnings agenda

The coming rounds of quarterly reports for public GovCon companies will tell us a lot about how industry is weathering the COVID-19 pandemic and what they see ahead.

Five defense execs to advise White House on post-COVID economic restart

Five defense industry CEOs will join 200 other business leaders that President Trump plans to consult with on restarting a coronavirus-hit economy.

Contract obligations rise in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Federal contract obligations for the COVID-19 response span far and wide across the government, as data reveals a sharp increase.

What DOD & ODNI are now telling contractors on COVID-19 costs

With the coronavirus economic stimulus now law, the Defense Department and central office in charge of the intelligence community are leaning on that to help contractors keep their workforces in a "ready state" and remain financially stable.

Lockheed further details supply chain aid effort

Lockheed Martin is speeding up payments to its supply chain partners that are feeling the pinch with the coronavirus pandemic and economic slowdown.

Podcasts

Project 38: What GovCon's new 'business as usual' looks like during pandemic

Get a glimpse at how the business of government contracting has shifted to a different pace and cadence amid the COVID-19 pandemic in this episode with Amber Hart and Lisa Shea Mundt, the founders in charge at market intelligence firm The Pulse of GovCon.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: Legal issues arise in contracting during a pandemic

The coronavirus response has elevated several legal issues for government contractors. In this episode, contracts attorney James Fontana highlights where legal issues can arise and how contractors should be proactive in protecting their business and employees.

Lockheed ramps up COVID-19 response aid efforts

Lockheed Martin is increasing the support and resources it is providing to aid in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic on top of what was already committed one week ago.