The Deltek session I attended this week highlighted significant shifts across the federal landscape. Several major agencies, including DHS, Energy, NASA, Transportation, and VA, are seeing budget increases, while others such as Commerce, HHS, and USDA are experiencing notable reductions. Procurement trends also stood out: nearly 70% of contracts terminated for convenience, many tied to…

Good information in this article about what to expect in 2026, some of which included the following: With 2025 setting the stage for an overall market reset, it will be very interesting to see where things will be at this time next year. Go to link

The past six weeks in the GovCon space have been challenging. While some activity persisted, particularly within defense-focused agencies, the broader federal landscape experienced a prolonged slowdown in awards, task order releases, and new opportunities. That said, the late-week uptick was encouraging, and it was great to finally get a few proposals submitted. Based on…

Great commentary from the CEO of the Professional Services Council (PSC) on the essential nature of government contractors as part of the overall challenge we are facing with the government shutdown effective today. First: Avoid a shutdown at all costs and ensure the government remains open. Government shutdowns have far-reaching consequences — not just for federal…

As we approach the possibility of another government shutdown, the potential impact feels broader than in past years – especially as many agencies and contractors are still recovering from the challenges of recent months. Even now, it’s more difficult to reach government counterparts, and if the shutdown triggers additional furloughs or disruptions, we could see…