Why the Price Reductions Clause Is Going Away (And What Replaces It)
In a bold move reshaping federal contracting, GSA is sunsetting the infamous Price Reductions Clause (PRC) and pivoting toward a new standard: Transactional Data Reporting (TDR). Here’s the insider breakdown. The PRC: A relic from the 1980s Originally steeped in antiquated MAS conditions—limited competition, mandatory participation, and sparse contractor pools—the PRC forced contractors to constantly track commercial […]
VA Contracting in Flux: EHR Support Contracts Cancelled and What’s Next
The VA’s recent sweeping move to terminate hundreds of Electronic Health Record (EHR) support contracts has sent ripples through the federal contracting world—and awakened critical questions about timelines, workforce continuity, and service to veterans. What happened? Why now? What’s at stake? What’s next? Capitol 50 perspective The VA’s drive to streamline costs and speed EHR modernization is understandable. […]
Equity Goals and Labor Clauses Rolled Back: The New Reality for GovCon Compliance
The federal contracting landscape has shifted dramatically. In late January 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14173 — “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit‑Based Opportunity”, rescinding EO 11246 and effectively dismantling decades of affirmative-action and DEI mandates in federal contracts What Changed—At a Glance The Ripple Effect What Government Contractors Should Do Now A New Compliance Epoch The […]
CMMC + SWFT: The New Cybersecurity and Software Battlefield for DoD Vendors
CMMC SWFT: What This Means for Today’s DoD Vendors The defense sector is facing a technological and regulatory transformation. In recent years, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) has intensified its efforts to secure its digital and supply chain infrastructure. This has resulted in the creation of two significant initiatives: the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification […]
How HUBZone Firms Can Leverage GSA Assistance to Win More Federal Contracts
Why HUBZone Firms Are Underserved and Overqualified Despite being designed to empower small businesses in economically distressed areas, many HUBZone-certified companies remain underutilized in federal contracting. That is not because they lack capability. It is because they often lack access to the right federal contracting vehicles, especially the GSA Schedule. If you are already HUBZone-certified, […]
How IT Firms Can Secure a GSA Schedule and Win Their First Federal Contract Fast
Why IT Firms Are Missing Out on Federal Dollars Every year, the U.S. federal government allocates over $100 billion to IT services and technology solutions. And yet, thousands of highly qualified small and mid-sized IT firms are sidelined from these lucrative opportunities—not because they’re not capable, but because they aren’t GSA-ready. If you’re not on a GSA Schedule, you’re […]
Selling AI to the Federal Government? Here’s How to Stay Compliant
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has officially moved from innovation to implementation in the federal space. From automation tools and predictive analytics to decision-support systems and cybersecurity solutions, agencies across the federal government are actively investing in AI-powered technology. But before your AI solution makes it into the hands of federal buyers, there’s one thing you need to get […]
VA Cancels 585 Contracts: Lessons for Surviving Federal Budget Cuts
In March 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) made headlines by canceling 585 federal contracts, a move that has triggered concern across the government contracting community. For contractors doing business with federal agencies, especially those working under VA or GSA contracts, this decision raises serious questions about contract stability, compliance, and how to adapt in the face […]
Say Goodbye to the $15 Minimum Wage on Federal Contracts: What Happens Now?
On April 23, 2025, the Biden-era Executive Order 14026, which raised the federal contractor minimum wage to $15 per hour, was officially rescinded through a new order issued under the Trump administration. As of July 1, 2025, agencies are no longer required to include the $15 wage requirement in new solicitations or renewals. This reversal has far-reaching implications […]
A new opportunity to solve government effectiveness problems
[ad_1] Terry Gerton I know IBM has long been a sponsor of research that offers practical solutions for government problems. You’ve got a new call for research proposals that’s out for 2025-2026. Tell us about that. What are the main objectives of the research for this cycle? Dan Chenok The IBM Center for the […]