Government Contracting Blog

In early June 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a significant agency-wide reorganization focusing on consolidating programs and modernizing support processes. While government reorganizations often sound like internal administrative changes, this one could impact small businesses, especially federal contractors, and firms that rely on SBA programs and certifications.

Yesterday, President Trump signed the highly anticipated Executive Order (EO) "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security," establishing a voluntary framework that allows the federal government to review certain advanced AI models before they are released publicly. The EO also directs federal agencies to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and work with the private sector to evaluate emerging AI risks.

With a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), you can access a wide network of federal, state, and local agencies looking to procure products and services. One misconception contractors have, however, is they can sit back and watch the orders roll in the minute their contract is awarded. This isn't true for the commercial world, and generally isn't true for the public sector either. While you are part of a unique pool of contractors, you still have to compete with other companies for business, and be proactive about advertising your solutions to government agencies.

Acronyms are one of the fastest ways new contractors get lost during the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) acquisition process, and whether you're new to government contracting or have years of experience, the countless acronyms involved can be difficult to keep up with. From GSA Schedule terms to agency names, government contracting acronyms are often not spelled out and may change over time. As a current or prospective GSA contractor, understanding these acronyms is important as they often appear during proposal preparation, contract maintenance, and conversations with government buyers.

Another week, another change in the world of federal procurement. Contractors shouldn’t let their eyes glaze over on this one though, even if it contains a lot of legal jargon. Last week, the White House released an Executive Order (EO) making fixed-price contracts the default method for federal procurement. The Executive Order, “Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting,” moves away from cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, labor-hour and other non-fixed price contracts under Part 16 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) unless there is a special need for them.

It’s no surprise that the FY2027 White House Budget Request is heavy on defense spending, but one of the other major themes in next year’s request is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Since the Trump Administration took office last year, AI has been a large part of the federal government’s strategy. The White House wants to become and maintain the global leadership position in AI which has been outlined in several Executive Orders and documents such as “Amercia’s AI Action Plan.”