Contracting News
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…
Source: OST FEMA is preparing to recompete a long-term contract supporting its Grant Programs Directorate (GPD). The agency will issue a new Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) this November under NAICS 541611, fully set aside for 8(a) small businesses. The anticipated performance period runs through…
Source: FNN The Trump administration would proceed with plans to downsize the federal workforce and reorganize agencies with minimal interference from Congress, under a Senate committee’s proposal. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, in its contribution to the budget…