OMB expands on best ways agencies should buy AI
The Trump administration’s new memo on what agencies should consider when buying artificial intelligence capabilities neither breaks new ground nor rehashes previous guidance. Rather, the Office of Management and Budget is recognizing the constant state of change in how agencies acquire and use AI. Kraig Conrad, CEO of the National Contract Management Association, said the […]
Legal questions linger over deferred resignation program as feds feel pressure to accept offer
Legal questions linger over deferred resignation program as feds feel pressure to accept offer “I don’t like this deferred resignation. I do think it is playing on people’s fears,” Michael L. Vogelsang, Jr. said. Anastasia Obis April 11, 2025 7:07 pm 4 min read Agencies are now offering the Deferred Resignation Program directly to employees, […]
Fisica Buys Space Vector – GovCon Wire
Photo by Vitalii Vodolazskyi / Shutterstock Defense products manufacturer Fisica has acquired Space Vector for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to broaden its capabilities and improve its ability to support customers across national defense and space domains. Expanding Aerospace & Defense Capabilities Fisica said Wednesday Space Vector’s management team will remain in their […]
A quick win for DOGE? Make procurement competitive again
A quick win for DOGE? Make procurement competitive again If DOGE is looking for a high-value, high-return target, the software procurement process is an easy win. Steve Weber April 10, 2025 2:54 pm 4 min read The Department of Government Efficiency took on an unexpected form when Donald Trump was sworn into office on Inauguration […]
What’s likely to change in the rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation
The Trump administration has ordered a rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. But not by members of the FAR Council but rather by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. The White House, that is. Here with what’s at stake, Hunton Andrews Kurth procurement attorney Eric Crusius joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. Tom Temin […]
GovCon Expert Harris Quddos: 5 Steps for Public Sector Leaders to Ready Data for AI Success
By Harris Quddos, Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General chief information officer and chief AI officer AI is rapidly changing the game for everyone, including public sector organizations. It’s changing the way we work and make decisions. For organizations to effectively realize value from AI, they will need to make sure their data […]
Trump abruptly fires the 4-star general who headed the National Security Agency
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has abruptly fired the director of the National Security Agency, according to U.S. officials and members of Congress, but the White House and the Pentagon have provided no reasons for the move. Senior military leaders were informed Thursday of the firing of Air Force Gen. Tim Haugh, who also […]
The evolving federal procurement market
Alan Thomas, founder of Alpha Tango Strategies, and Bill Gormley, president of the Gormley Group, join host Roger Waldron on this week’s Off the Shelf for an engrossing discussion of the evolving federal procurement market. The discussion highlights the consolidation of procurement functions at the General Services Administration (GSA) pursuant to the president’s executive order. Thomas […]
About 500 law firms sign brief challenging Trump’s executive orders targeting the legal community
About 500 law firms sign brief challenging Trump’s executive orders targeting the legal community WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting the legal community pose “a grave threat to our system of constitutional governance and… ERIC TUCKER April 6, 2025 8:55 pm 2 min read WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s executive orders […]
Navigating changes to government contracting and grants under the Trump administration
The early days of the Trump administration have been highlighted by the issuance of multiple executive orders and resulting agency announcements that have significant implications for federal contractors and grant recipients. The orders aim to eliminate what the administration considers to be illegal discrimination and preferences based on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies; slow […]