Source: U.S. CHAMBER For over 80 years, the U.S. government has made it a priority to ensure that America’s small businesses receive a fair proportion of federal contracts. For many small businesses, federal contracts represent a sizable portion of their overall revenue. Navigating federal contracting rules can be complicated but once done, a federal contract can be a reliable source of revenue. Until there is a government shutdown. Their work can immediately come to a halt i

Source: GOVEXEC The government shutdown is poised to enter its second month on Saturday, meaning agencies across government on Friday once again sent furlough notices to hundreds of thousands of workers. To maintain clarity between shutdown furloughs and more permanent and planned cost-saving measures, notices are required to go out every 30 days. The current funding lapse entered its 31st day on Friday—and could next week surpass the record-setting, 35-day impasse from 2018

Source: NORCALAPEX On November 10, 2025, a major shift in federal procurement takes effect: the Department of Defense will begin...