Companies
How the CEOs of Booz Allen, L3Harris view DOGE's vision
In talking with investors, both chief executives highlight speed and help to the customer as big-picture goals they want to see the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency realize.
Podcasts
WT 360: Taking stock of GovCon and Trump’s first two weeks back in office
Nick and Ross work through the questions they can answer on what has happened so far in the transition to a second Trump administration. They also ponder the questions everyone in the ecosystem is seeking answers to.
Contracts
Where can GovCon find clarity in the Trump transition turbulence?
Contractors, their government customers, and pretty much everyone across the public sector ecosystem is trying their best. But here are some steps and action items that companies can follow.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: DEI and diversity: Is there a difference?
COMMENTARY | One long-time civil servant urges those charged with implementing Trump’s DEI executive order to not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Contracts
ANALYSIS: Signs of small business shifts to watch out for
It's unlikely that the Trump administration will completely abandon small business contracting, but a change in who those dollars go to appears likely with DEI efforts being rolled back. In this analysis, we establish a baseline for where the spending is today.
Contracts
GSA procurement pause sparks confusion
A new memo halts all General Services Administration-funded contract awards, a move that raises questions about scope and legality as industry leaders look for clarity.
Companies
Lockheed's CEO: Efficiency push is 'an opportunity' for both industry and government
In talking with Wall Street, Jim Taiclet sought to connect the Department of Government Efficiency's push for change with what he has talked about since becoming Lockheed's leader in 2021.
Contracts
First wave of DEI-related contract cancellations hit the market
An even larger number of contracts are seeing modifications that drop requirements related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Companies
Gregory Barbaccia named federal CIO
The Palantir alum has also served in the Army and as an intelligence analyst.
Contracts
GSA announces new FAS, TTS leadership
The new leaders are interested in working with Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Contracts
Contractors face greater scrutiny from anti-DEI executive orders
President Trump’s actions come with enforcement provisions that encourage employees to report on their companies.
Contracts
HHS pause on external comms delaying upcoming health summits
Two planned events have been indefinitely postponed as a result of the Trump administration’s freeze on HHS-related mass communications and public appearances.
Companies
CACI's CEO weighs in on efficiency and acquisition
In talking with Wall Street, John Mengucci looked to provide a bigger picture for what he would like to see the DOGE efficiency group look at beyond just protest numbers going down.
Contracts
Trump signs order setting up DOGE with a focus on government tech
Trump is wielding — and renaming — the US Digital Service in service of the DOGE.
Contracts
Trump axes Biden’s AI executive order
President Donald Trump vowed to repeal the order during campaigning and in his presidential platform.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Contractors embrace Trump's potential to modernize procurement
With the DOGE and Trump talking about a more modern and efficient government, contractors are offering suggestions on changes they want to see.
Companies
Accenture Federal’s new CEO eyes AI-driven transformation during Trump 2.0
Ron Ash sees agencies as having opportunities ahead to modernize legacy systems and improve efficiency by harnessing the power of new tools like agentic artificial intelligence.
Podcasts
WT 360: Our first look at GovCon’s agenda for 2025
Stephanie Smith, RSM’s GovCon senior industry analyst, gets this New Year going with an initial overview of key themes and talking points that should dominate the discussion for the next 12 months.
Trump wants 10 regulations eliminated for each new one issued. Will it actually work?
Experts argue that a similar policy during Trump’s first term didn’t lead to substantial deregulation but did slow rulemaking.
Opinion