Government Contracting Blog

Earlier this month, the White House published their recommendations for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget request. This request was sent to Congress to keep in mind as funds are allocated for the FY2026 budget. This year, the request rings in at $1.7 trillion, 22.6% percent below current FY2025 spending. The White House is requesting cuts to civilian spending and increases to defense spending, which aligns with their current priorities. Let’s dive into the budget request so we can get a sneak peek into what federal government spending trends could look like for FY2026.

As GSA prepares to take on more Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and other large-scale vehicles, you may have noticed changes in timelines for obtaining a GSA Schedule contract, as well as receiving GSA Schedule modification awards. Unfortunately, these changes in timelines may not be in your favor, as you may have experienced prolonged delays in approvals for your submissions.

Getting your GSA Schedule contract awarded is an important milestone—but it doesn’t guarantee incoming orders from government agencies. To win business, it’s important you actively search for contracting opportunities that match your solutions. Fortunately, tools like SAM.gov can help you find opportunities in the federal marketplace. This guide outlines how to use SAM.gov to identify relevant federal procurement opportunities, with clear steps and helpful tips to streamline your search.

The Trump administration’s actions on foreign trade has dominated the news cycle for weeks now, largely due to the tariffs announced on foreign goods. However, the scope of the administration’s “America First Trade Policy” goes beyond just foreign tariffs. It is a set of Executive Orders (EO) that utilize existing legislation, namely the Buy American Act (BAA), to change the way that the federal government procures goods and services, with an emphasis on prioritizing domestic goods over foreign goods.

Whether you are in the process of getting a GSA Schedule or already have one, it's essential to understand the roles responsible under your contract. A lot of our clients ask us what the specific roles mean and who they should have filling these positions. Recently, we cannot stress to our clients enough that you need to fill these positions with people who will be responsive and monitoring their emails for inquiries from GSA. GSA is cracking down on compliance from all angles, and being a attentive and responsive contractor is a major one. In this blog, we’ll discuss the standard roles you must fill for your GSA Schedule, and what's expected of them to maintain contract compliance.

Since taking office, President Trump has signed multiple Executive Orders (EOs) impacting federal procurement and the operations of popular contract vehicles. For example, a recent EO was signed to consolidate many Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) under GSA, due to the agency’s expertise in managing federal procurement through the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and other contracts.