DoD Acquisition Nominee Pledges CMMC Review and Support for Small Business Cybersecurity Challenges
Michael Duffey, nominee for the Pentagon’s top acquisition role, pledges to review the CMMC program and explore shared SCIFs to ease cybersecurity compliance burdens for small defense contractors.
2024 GAO Report Highlights Steady Lobbying Compliance and Continued Enforcement Challenges
GAO's 2024 report reveals high lobbyist compliance with disclosure rules but flags ongoing issues like incomplete reporting of covered positions. Enforcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office remains robust, emphasizing transparency in lobbying practices.
GAO Denies Protest by Wave Digital Assets Regarding DOJ Cryptocurrency Management Contract Award
GAO denies Wave Digital Assets' protest over DOJ cryptocurrency management contract, clarifying compliance and license requirements as performance issues rather than evaluation criteria.
Breaking the Backlog: GAO Calls for Milestones and Funding in State Department’s Passport Reform Plan
GAO's March 2025 report reveals major delays in passport processing and urges the State Department to define milestones and resource needs for its modernization roadmap to prevent future disruptions.
Rethinking Institutions for a Complex World: A Summary of the UNDP Institutional Innovation Playbook
The UNDP’s Institutional Innovation Playbook offers practical guidance for designing resilient public institutions that can tackle today’s global challenges, from climate change to AI. Learn how to reshape outdated governance structures and build adaptive, citizen-centered systems.
GAO Denies Protest Over Army Waste Services Contract at Fort Moore
GAO denies Zero Waste Solutions’ protest over an Army contract award for waste services at Fort Moore, affirming that the winning bidder’s proposal was responsive and the responsibility determination was reasonable.
GAO Sustains Protest Over Ambiguous Solicitation Terms in Army Access Control Contract
GAO sustains Perimeter Security Partners’ protest over a latently ambiguous solicitation issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, impacting a $45M access control maintenance contract.
GAO Highlights Gaps in SBA’s Fraud Detection During COVID-19 Relief Programs
A March 2025 GAO report criticizes the SBA’s delayed and ineffective fraud controls in the COVID-19 PPP and EIDL loan programs, raising concerns over billions in potentially fraudulent loans.
Private Sector Insights for Smarter Cloud Adoption in Government
GAO’s March 2025 report highlights how private sector best practices in cloud acquisition, cybersecurity, and workforce development can inform smarter cloud adoption across federal agencies, offering lessons in cost control, risk management, and strategic alignment.
GAO Upholds Army’s Sole-Source Award to Repkon for TNT Facility Amidst National Security Concerns
GAO denies Systecon's protest over Army's sole-source TNT facility award to Repkon USA, citing national security risks due to Systecon’s partnership with a Chinese-linked firm. This decision emphasizes the critical importance of regulatory compliance and security assessments in defense contracting decisions.
Improving the DOD’s ESOP Pilot Program
GAO report highlights key improvements needed in DOD’s ESOP pilot program to boost innovation and defense industry engagement, emphasizing clearer guidelines and robust evaluation strategies.
Executive Order to Centralize Federal Procurement Under GSA: A Return to Past Practices
President Trump plans an executive order making GSA the central procurement authority for common federal purchases, reverting practices to pre-1990s reforms. Jason Miller details impacts on IT contracts, agency procurement, and anticipated implementation challenges for federal agencies and contractors.
The Evolving Role of Brokers in Federal Leasing: Key Takeaways from GAO’s Latest Report
GAO's latest report on federal real property leasing reveals a decline in broker involvement due to shifting agency needs and telework trends. While brokers met performance targets, a temporary exemption from competition failed to yield cost savings. With GSA leases expiring by 2027, future strategies must balance efficiency, competition, and cost avoidance. Read the key insights here.
Price Realism Analysis and Its Implications in Federal Contracting: A Summary of GAO Decision B-423169
GAO Decision B-423169, highlighting the significance of price realism analyses in federal contracting and the discretionary power of contracting agencies.
Formatting Matters: A Closer Look at Horizons Youth Services’ GAO Protest
GAO denies Horizons Youth Services protest after DOL rejects proposal due to font formatting non-compliance, emphasizing strict adherence to federal proposal instructions.
Rising Challenges in Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Operations
The GAO's report reveals significant challenges in NOAA’s and the Air Force’s Hurricane Hunter operations, including rising demand, aging aircraft, staffing shortages, and missed mission requirements. With fleet upgrades facing funding obstacles, urgent action is needed to sustain these critical storm reconnaissance missions.
Reporting Errors in Small Business Contracting at NNSA
The GAO-25-106820 report highlights $1.1 billion in misreported small business contracts by NNSA and its contractors, exposing oversight failures and fraud risks. This blog explores key findings, the impact on small business contracting, and GAO’s recommendations for improved data accuracy, oversight, and fraud prevention in federal procurement. #GovernmentContracting #SmallBusiness
The Trump Administration’s Language Shift: Policy, Impact, and Controversy
The Trump administration has flagged hundreds of words for removal from federal communications, signaling a major shift in policy focus. This blog explores the implications of these changes, their effect on federal agencies, and the broader debate over government transparency and free speech. Based on reporting by The New York Times, this analysis provides insight into what’s at stake.
March 4, 2025 Policy Shift in DoD Acquisition
The DoD’s new policy eliminates affirmative action-based contract requirements, shifting to a merit-based approach. Learn how these changes impact federal contractors and procurement policies.
Challenges in Federal Facility Security: Oversight Issues and System Failures at FPS
The GAO's latest report, GAO-25-108085, reveals major security failures in the Federal Protective Service (FPS), including contract guards missing prohibited items in covert tests and a failing Post Tracking System (PTS). These oversight issues impact federal facility security, IRS, and SSA operations. Read more on FPS’s challenges and GAO’s recommendations for improvement.