How to modernize federal IT in the efficiency era
2025 can easily be defined by one word: efficiency. Doing more with less has dominated the nation’s attention while acting as the tip of the spear for the administration’s major priorities to reduce the size and expense of the federal government and advance the modernization of its IT infrastructure. While the public conversation has largely […]
DHS secretary to review all contract, grant awards over $100k
Just ahead of the busiest time of the year for most agency acquisition shops, the Homeland Security Department is throwing in an extra layer of review for its procurement efforts. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is requiring her office to review and sign off on all contracts and awards over $100,000. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem […]
Pentagon cancels multibillion dollar household goods moving contract
Pentagon cancels multibillion dollar household goods moving contract The Pentagon terminated its contract with HomeSafe alliance for cause, saying the company had demonstrated an “inability to fulfill their obligations.” Jared Serbu@jserbuWFED June 18, 2025 11:04 pm 2 min read The Defense Department has cancelled its multibillion dollar Global Household Goods contract (GHC), bringing an abrupt […]
House and Senate look to eliminate IRS’ Direct File in reconciliation bill
House and Senate look to eliminate IRS’ Direct File in reconciliation bill Direct File had nearly 300,000 users during this year’s tax filing season. Michele Sandiford June 20, 2025 12:06 pm < a min read Both House and Senate lawmakers are looking to eliminate the IRS’ free online tax filing platform. The Senate Finance […]
What it will take to realize AI’s promise to simplify and speed federal acquisition?
Terry Gerton Let’s talk about AI. Because everyone is talking about using AI to simplify the contracting workload, both for government officials and also for industry. So as you think about that, and from your own experience, what is it about the current acquisition system, if you could pick one thing, that you would […]
Former archivist raises red flags over NARA cuts
The Trump administration’s plans to cut budgets and staff at the National Archives and Records Administration will put a dent in NARA’s ability to increase access to historical records and stunting preparations for a coming tidal wave of digital records, former Archives officials and experts warn. President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2026 budget request sets NARA’s […]
SIP in Government Contracting
In the world of federal procurement, keeping your product listings current, compliant, and easy to find is non-negotiable. For years, GSA Schedule contractors have relied on the Schedules Input Program (SIP) to upload catalogs to GSA Advantage! But the tides are changing. As of 2025, SIP is being replaced by the Formatted Catalog Platform (FCP)—a cloud-based solution designed to modernize […]