USPTO wants to push AI deeper into its processes
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has already invested heavily in artificial intelligence capabilities. Its employees have access to several tools to review documents and reduce the burden on examiners for administrative and clerical tasks. Through a new request for information, the USPTO wants to accelerate its use of AI tools. In the RFI, USPTO […]
What happens when the agency secretary starts reviewing grants and contracts
Terry Gerton: You have been watching something that I think is really interesting happening kind of across the federal agencies now under the Trump administration, where each agency is undertaking a review of all of their contracts. That might be a good thing, but it could also be very confusing. Tell me what you all […]
DoD issues first RFI to overhaul risk management framework
The Defense Department has issued its first call to industry in a promised effort to “blow up” its implementation of the Risk Management Framework, the scheme the department uses to assess and certify the cybersecurity of its IT systems. In a brief request for information published Tuesday, the department asked vendors for input on specific […]
NASA Eyes 2-Year Extension to ISRDS-3 Contract
NASA’s Ames Research Center, or ARC, has announced plans to extend the performance period of the third iteration of the Intelligent Systems Research and Development Support, or ISRDS-3, contract by another two years. Intelligent Systems Research and Development Support 3 Contract Requirement According to a presolicitation notice published Monday, ARC uses the ISRDS-3 contract to acquire […]
A new working group wants to make federal procurement more efficient
Terry Gerton The National Contract Management Association is launching a new effort to improve federal acquisition efficiency. The Trump administration has already published a number of executive orders and it started several reviews focused on the procurement process, timelines and objectives. So how is NMCA engaged or engaging with the administration on its various […]
New DoD memo outlines review process for IT consulting contracts
New DoD memo outlines review process for IT consulting contracts “The memo provides a means for DoD leaders to more closely scrutinize our requirements for the covered contracts listed in the memo,” John Tenaglia said. Anastasia Obis June 26, 2025 8:04 am 3 min read The Defense Department’s new memo expands on how contracts for […]
How to Get on GSA Advantage and Succeed in Government Sales
Why GSA Advantage Can Transform Your Federal Sales Strategy Selling to the U.S. government is one of the most stable and scalable ways to grow your business. And if you’re ready to step into that world, GSA Advantage is your front door. Think of it as the federal government’s version of Amazon—a secure, streamlined marketplace used by […]