Contracting News

Source: SCHWABE The General Services Administration (GSA) has released a series of legislative proposals that have been transmitted to Congress as part of the revision and rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The intent of the proposed changes is to revise federal acquisition statutes…

Source: EXECGOV Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, has issued a memorandum providing guidance for federal agencies to consolidate procurement activities for common goods and services. In the July 18 memo, Vought wrote that the OMB guidance supports the implementation…

Source: COVINGTON On July 23, the White House released its AI Action Plan, outlining the key priorities of the Trump Administration’s AI policy agenda. In parallel, President Trump signed three AI executive orders directing the Executive Branch to implement the AI Action Plan’s policies on…

Source: HK The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on June 27, 2025, announced a comprehensive, full-scale audit of its 8(a) Business Development Program, marking a significant escalation in federal oversight of small business contracting. This decisive action follows a recent U.S. Department…

Source: GAO While the federal workforce performs a wide range of duties, federal agencies also have contracts with outside companies and organizations. These contracts are used to provide products and services ranging from cybersecurity software to consulting services to aircraft carriers. In…

Source: EXECGOV The first half of 2025 has brought a wave of federal policy changes reshaping the federal contracting space. With executive orders, acquisition reform, oversight mandates and emerging tech requirements, contractors are navigating significant shifts. Below are the five most…