Navigating the new era of federal acquisition: Insights from Vertosoft’s CEO
The federal government’s approach to acquisition is changing, driven by a push for consolidation, increased efficiency and greater accessibility for a broader range of vendors. Some of these changes are entirely new and others are reminiscent of past policies, but all are reshaping how agencies procure technology and services. Jay Colavita, CEO of Vertosoft, a […]
Trump’s probationary period reforms cemented in OPM final rule
Trump’s probationary period reforms cemented in OPM final rule With OPM’s final rule, agencies can decide fire feds in their probationary period based broadly on agency needs, interests and “organizational goals.” Drew Friedman@dfriedmanWFED June 27, 2025 6:53 pm 4 min read Agencies officially have more leeway to fire federal employees in their probationary period, according […]
New legal questions arise over ‘interested party’ status in bid protests
Terry Gerton: You’ve got a really interesting case for us this week that comes from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Tell us about Percipient. Dan Ramish: So, Terry, part of the proceeding that’s happening right now is an en banc rehearing in a bid protest case. This is a very unusual […]
Some practical suggestions for those looking to make government more efficient
Terry Gerton Lots of government reformers want to make government run more like a business, but there are important reasons for the differences and important considerations when tackling the government efficiency conundrum. When we hear people coming in to reform government, they often start from a premise that the federal government should operate more like […]
Why Federal Agencies Are Freezing New Contracts and What You Can Do About It
If your company depends on federal work, you’ve likely felt it already. Federal agencies are freezing new contracts, delaying awards, and quietly shifting procurement schedules. The slowdown is real, and it’s affecting businesses across nearly every sector. So what’s behind the current federal procurement slowdown, and more importantly—what can you do about it? What’s Causing the Federal […]