Tag Archive for: Government Spending

Executive Order 14240 Explained and Benefits for Small Businesses

Executive Order 14240 Decoded—And Why It’s a Game-Changer for Government-Ready Small Business Owners

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Pull up a chair, because the biggest shake-up in federal procurement since the GSA Schedule was born just landed on your desk. Signed on March 20, 2025, Executive Order 14240, “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating…
$1.18 B Up for Grabs: How HHS’s FY 2026 Budget Opens the Door for Facility-Management Pros

$1.18 B Up for Grabs: How HHS’s FY 2026 Budget Opens the Door for Facility-Management Pros

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Introduction – Why FY 2026 Is Different When the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drops a 55-page “Budget-in-Brief,” government contractors everywhere grab a highlighter. This year’s release is more than another…
Whittle the Playing Field: The Importance of Contracting Vehicles in Today’s Government-Contracting Landscape

Whittle the Playing Field: The Importance of Contracting Vehicles in Today’s Government-Contracting Landscape

If you’ve noticed that SAM.gov feels a little too quiet every July, you’re not imagining things. By mid-summer, most program offices have already finished their market research, selected the contract vehicles they’ll ride for the rest…
“Made in America” Matters: What Government Contractors Need to Know

“Made in America” Matters: What Government Contractors Need to Know

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If you’re a government contractor—or looking to become one—there’s one phrase you’ve likely heard more frequently in recent years: “Made in America.” But this isn't just a feel-good marketing slogan or patriotic tagline. It's…
The First 100 Days: How Trump’s Return Is Reshaping Government Contracting for Small Businesses

The First 100 Days: How Trump’s Return Is Reshaping Government Contracting for Small Businesses

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The first 100 days of any presidency set the tone for the administration’s priorities. In his second term, President Donald Trump has wasted no time implementing sweeping changes that directly impact government contractors. From regulatory…
What the FAR Rewrite and Commercial Products Mandate Mean for Government Contractors

Procurement is Changing: What the FAR Rewrite and Commercial Products Mandate Mean for Government Contractors

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If you’ve ever felt like navigating the federal procurement process was more about dodging red tape than landing opportunities, you’re not alone. For years, businesses—especially small and mid-sized contractors—have had to wrangle with…
How Performance-Based Contracting Is Reshaping Government Procurement

Results Over Process: How Performance-Based Contracting Is Reshaping Government Procurement

In today's government procurement landscape, there's a growing emphasis on ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and efficiently. One approach gaining significant traction is Performance-Based Contracting (PBC). But what exactly…
FedRAMP 20x Is a Big Deal for Small Government Contractors

Smarter, Faster, Cheaper: FedRAMP 20x Is a Big Deal for Small Government Contractors

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There’s a big shift happening in the world of federal cloud security, and it’s got everything to do with speed, automation, and giving innovative companies a real shot at doing business with the government. The General Services Administration…
Sector-by-Sector Analysis: How the Recent Funding Bill Affects Government Contractors

Sector-by-Sector Analysis: How the Recent Funding Bill Affects Government Contractors

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On March 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law a stopgap spending bill designed to fund the federal government through the end of September 2025, thereby averting a potential shutdown. This legislation, while maintaining overall…
Adapting to DOGE: Identifying Stable and Growing Markets in Government Contracting

Adapting to DOGE: Identifying Stable and Growing Markets in Government Contracting

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The federal contracting landscape is undergoing significant transformation with the introduction of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Established by an executive order on January 20, 2025, DOGE aims to modernize federal technology…