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Tracking the Terminations and Stop Work Orders Under DOGE

On January 20th, 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established by an executive order called “ Establishing and Implementing the President’s Department of Government Efficiency”.  In terms of structure, this EO renames the United States Digital Service ...

2025-03-06T13:08:55-05:00March 5th, 2025|Categories: Federal|Tags: , , , , , |

How Meeting Intelligence Helps Implementation Specialists Anticipate New Opportunities

For implementation specialists helping government agencies adopt new workflow management tools like CRM systems, HR performance platforms, or payroll and accounting software, timing is everything. The key to winning new business isn’t just responding to RFPs—it’s getting in front ...

2025-02-27T14:28:37-05:00February 27th, 2025|Categories: Government Contracting, SLED|Tags: , |

Federal Contract Awards Hit $773.68B in FY24, Small Businesses See $4B Increase

As we begin the second quarter of the federal Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), we find ourselves amidst changes that will impact federal contracting in numerous ways. However, this is also the time to review and analyze the federal government’s ...

2025-02-24T16:57:45-05:00February 24th, 2025|Categories: Federal|Tags: , , , , , , |

GovSpend + Iris: Using the Power of AI to Transform RFP Management

We’re excited to announce a new partnership between GovSpend and Iris—forged to help businesses who sell to the government identify opportunities, streamline proposal workflows, and improve win rates. GovSpend’s comprehensive procurement data allows you to uncover the right opportunities ...

2025-02-18T09:20:20-05:00February 18th, 2025|Categories: Government Contracting, GovSpend News, SLED|Tags: , , |

Case Study: Fleet Electric Lands $1M Contract After Partnering With GovSpend to Expand Government Sales

Fleet Electric is a Massachusetts-based upfitter that specializes in custom workstations for vans and trailers used in underground and overhead utility applications. Prior to 2024, they dabbled in municipal sales but didn’t have the intelligence or manpower to tap ...

2025-02-05T15:17:11-05:00February 5th, 2025|Categories: GovSpend News, SLED|Tags: , |

FEV Tutor Shuts Down: How Online Tutoring Companies Can Fill the Gap

On January 25th, FEV Tutor, a prominent online tutoring platform, announced its cessation of operations. This unexpected move, which has been linked to the expiration of ARPA funds, leaves a void in the online tutoring market, presenting a unique ...

2025-02-05T11:21:19-05:00February 5th, 2025|Categories: Government Contracting|

Why Cost Optimization and Partnerships Matter for EdTech Vendors in 2025

As 2024 comes to an end, school districts across the nation are facing a difficult reality: the ARPA funds that provided critical financial support for the past few years have now expired. Heading into 2025, educational institutions are grappling ...

2024-12-18T11:26:33-05:00December 17th, 2024|Categories: SLED|Tags: , , , , , , |