Trends to Expect in 2023 Government Contracting
As the world continues to evolve, so will the trends in government contracting. With emerging new technologies and existing tech advancing, 2023 will bring a variety of changes for those who are involved with government contracting. From artificial intelligence and data analytics to support for small businesses and more, here’s what you can expect from the 2023 government contracting trends.
Data Analytics
Data analytics is quickly becoming an essential tool for all sectors, including government contractors. Data analytics can help contractors understand their performance metrics better than ever before. It also helps them identify areas of improvement and opportunities for growth within their contracting base. As technology advances, data-driven decisions will become even more important in the field of government contracting.
Automation & Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)
Technology continues to be an important factor in government contracting as agencies attempt to reduce costs associated with manual processes and enhance their ability to quickly analyze large amounts of data. In particular, automation tools have become increasingly popular for tasks such as contract management and performance monitoring. AI is being used more frequently for applications such as predictive analytics, which can help agencies make better decisions when selecting contractors or evaluating contractor performance over time. Additionally, AI can be used to simplify complex tasks that involve large amounts of data that would otherwise take a great deal of time and resources to process.
Support for Small Businesses
The U.S government has long supported small businesses through various programs and initiatives, but in recent years these efforts have increased significantly. In 2023, we can expect more programs designed specifically to help small businesses compete on an equal footing with larger companies for federal contracts. These new initiatives may include access to funding grants, technical assistance programs, or even tax incentives for small business owners who pursue federal contracts or subcontracts. Additionally, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) is expected to expand its outreach efforts so that more small businesses get qualified for socio-economic status set-aside awards and are aware of these types of opportunities available to them through federal contracting.
Diversity & Inclusion
The government is increasingly committed to supporting small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and other disadvantaged individuals. This trend is only expected to continue as agencies become more aware of the importance of diversity and inclusion in awarding contracts. To this end, the SBA has established programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB/WBE, and VOSB/SDVOSB that are specifically designed to support these types of businesses. These programs provide access to certain set-aside and sole source award opportunities not available to other small businesses.
Procurement Reforms
The federal government has made strides towards modernizing its procurement process over the past few years and this trend is expected to continue into 2023. The Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) recently released a memorandum outlining plans for streamlining procurement processes across all executive departments and agencies. These reforms include increased use of technology and data-driven decision making, greater flexibility when it comes to contract terms, better oversight of contracts awarded through discretionary funds, and improved outreach efforts towards potential vendors from underserved communities.
Government contracting is an ever-evolving field and requires an awareness of current trends to remain competitive and maximize opportunities for success to win awards. Data analytics, automation, and AI will continue to revolutionize how contracts are managed while new programs designed specifically for small businesses will open up opportunities previously only available to larger corporations. These evolving trends are all expected to play a major role in shaping the future of government contracting in 2023 and beyond. With the right preparation, these trends could prove beneficial for both your business success and your bottom line in 2023.
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