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Marketplace Interview: How DEI Actions Could Impact Minority Contractors

 In a time when political uncertainty is high and agency priorities are shifting, GovSpend remains grounded in the belief that data is impartial and essential when seeking truth. As government transparency and efficiency continue to dominate the conversation, we ...

The Impact of Women-Owned Small Businesses on Federal Contracting in FY ‘24

March is Women's History Month, a time to honor the incredible achievements of women. I was curious as to how this celebration came about and was surprised to read that the observance has its roots in Santa Rosa, California, ...

Federal Contract Cancellations Under Three Administrations: A Data-Driven Analysis

Tracking federal contract cancellations is a key part of understanding how new administrations reshape government spending. As policy priorities shift, so do procurement strategies—often leading to increased contract terminations and stop work orders. This blog marks the beginning of ...

Case Study: Consumer Goods Company Uses GovSpend to Track Distribution, Build Relationships, Win More

Nathan S. is the National Accounts Manager for the Business Solutions division of a multinational consumer goods company headquartered in the United Kingdom, specializing in health, hygiene and nutrition products. In a recent conversation with GovSpend, he defined how ...

2025-03-17T14:02:38-04:00March 17th, 2025|Categories: Case Study, Government Contracting, SLED|Tags: , |

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 ...

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 ...

2025-03-19T10:34:32-04:00February 24th, 2025|Categories: Federal, Government Contracting|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: , , |