Government Contracting Blog

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.”

In the ever‑evolving world of federal procurement, one constant remains at the heart of every solicitation, award, and contract action: the Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID). Whether you’re responding to solicitations, managing active contracts, or navigating GSA Schedule requirements, understanding PIIDs is more essential than ever. Let’s walk through what PIIDs are, how they work, and why they continue to matter in 2026.

Even though our budget for 2026 is still being debated, it’s that time again for the annual budget request. The Trump Administration released the FY2027 budget request in early April, giving us a look into what next year’s spending could look like. As a reminder, the federal government Fiscal Year ends September 30, so FY 2027 will start on October 1, 2026.

Cybersecurity is not a new term or concept in the federal government, but we are seeing changes in the way the government plans to address it. The White House recently released a new National Cyber Strategy (NCS), marking the first major cyber policy update of Trump’s second term. With an increase on cyberattacks in recent years and our supply chain remaining vulnerable, the 2026 strategy is set out to be assertive and proactive in nature. This will definitely bring shift priorities in the federal government, and subsequently the world of procurement.

As a result of the Trump Administration’s April 2025 Executive Order (EO) directing for the rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the FAR Council initiated the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) effort. The goal of the RFO is to ensure the FAR only contains statutory rules that enhance clarity, resulting in more efficient procurement processes. Federal agencies have been implementing rewritten FAR parts through their own class deviations.

As a new or seasoned federal government contractor, you’re probably no stranger to adapting to frequent changes in policy and requirements. There have been a lot of changes to the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program recently, especially through the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO). One of these updates is to Order Level Materials, or OLMs. Read on to learn more about what an OLM is, how the RFO impacts OLMs, and how you can utilize the OLM Special Item Number (SIN) with these changes.