DoD shepherds CMMC through Trump deregulatory initiative
DoD shepherds CMMC through Trump deregulatory initiative The Trump administration has a ’10 out, one in’ rule for new regulations, but DoD officials are confident they can finalize the CMMC requirements soon. Justin Doubleday@jdoubledayWFED March 25, 2025 7:12 pm 3 min read The Defense Department is still working to finalize the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification […]
Contractors face new setback in getting paid for their work
Contractors face new setback in getting paid for their work “There are some court cases wending their way through our judicial system where judges have ordered agencies to make payments,” said Stephanie Kostro. Tom Temin@tteminWFED March 25, 2025 1:48 pm 6 min read Among the latest White House executive orders, one is holding up payments […]
Two new AI tools help illuminate GSA’s future state
The General Services Administration is leaning into artificial intelligence with a goal of easing the burden on its workforce and making data more accessible. One of the tools, released last week, is designed to support staff in their daily work, featuring a chat function and application programming interface (API), similar to commercially available AI capabilities. […]
General Dynamics’ Financial Surge: A Triumph or Just Smoke and Mirrors?
Booming Revenues, But What’s the Catch? Money’s pouring in—$13.3 billion in Q4 2024 alone, a staggering 14.3% increase. That’s not just “solid growth”; that’s a flex. Yet, the stock market? Unimpressed. Analysts, those fickle gatekeepers of financial sentiment, are playing it cautious. Jefferies even slashed General Dynamics’ stock target to $270, murmuring about (big shock) […]
Revolutionizing Federal Spending: 5 Bold Benefits of Federal Procurement Reform GSA Centralization
In a world where every tax dollar counts, the U.S. Federal Government is turning the tide on how it does business. The new executive order on federal procurement reform GSA centralization, signed by President Donald J. Trump, is no mere administrative tweak. It’s a bold, sweeping move to reclaim efficiency, restore purpose, and reshape how Uncle […]
Raytheon’s Breakthroughs in Missile Defense: What It Means for the Future of Warfare
The battlefield of tomorrow is taking shape—and Raytheon is leading the charge. On February 18, 2025, Raytheon, an RTX business, announced a major milestone in the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSR-I) program: the successful completion of 10 subsystem demonstrations. This development isn’t just another checkmark on a government contract—it’s a tangible leap forward in missile defense technology. With threats evolving […]
Layoffs, possible shutdown put contractors in uneasy state
The looming partial government shutdown would hit federal contractors when many are already feeling down. At least one company is already starting to feel the effects of the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate what they say are duplicative or nonessential contracts. Federal News Network has learned that Guidehouse laid off a few hundred employees this […]
Better data, not a review, new systems will fix acquisition
As part the U.S. DOGE Service’s offensive, the reviewing and canceling of contracts for things they deem duplicative or unnecessary has been a focal point. The latest data on the DOGE website claims agencies have terminated 4,083 contracts that is “saving” about $15 billion. Now President Donald Trump is charging DOGE and agencies to look […]
Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a Republican-led spending bill Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. The essentially party-line vote, 54-46, didn’t give the full picture of gnawing Democratic angst over how to confront the Trump […]
MITRE CEO Mark Peters Accepts 2025 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic
Photo by Executive Mosaic Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson personally presented the 2025 Wash100 Award to MITRE President and CEO Mark Peters during a recent meeting. Established in 2014 by Garrettson, the Wash100 Award honors the most significant and impactful executives shaping the government contracting industry. These esteemed individuals who make the prestigious Wash100 list […]