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Read through our blog posts that are focused on federal government procurement and contracting.

Webinar Recap: A Contractor’s Guide to Surviving 2025

2025-08-04T14:15:25-04:00April 16th, 2025|Categories: Federal, Government Contracting|Tags: , , , , , , |

As federal contractors enter a new era marked by unprecedented volatility and shifting government priorities—driven in part by new mandates from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—2025 is already proving to be a defining year. In a recent webinar ...

Marketplace Interview: How DEI Actions Could Impact Minority Contractors

2025-08-04T14:17:14-04:00April 11th, 2025|Categories: Federal, GovSpend News|Tags: , , , , , |

 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

2025-08-04T14:15:29-04:00March 21st, 2025|Categories: Federal, Government Contracting|Tags: , , , , |

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

2025-08-04T14:15:31-04:00March 19th, 2025|Categories: Federal, Government Contracting|Tags: , , , |

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 ...

Tracking the Terminations and Stop Work Orders Under DOGE (Part 1)

2025-08-04T14:15:33-04:00March 5th, 2025|Categories: Federal, Government Contracting|Tags: , , , , , |

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 ...

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

2025-08-04T14:15:36-04:00February 24th, 2025|Categories: Federal, Government Contracting|Tags: , , , , , , |

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 ...

Understanding SBIRs/STTRs Federal Contract Spend

2025-08-04T14:15:50-04:00June 20th, 2024|Categories: Federal, Government Contracting|Tags: , , , , |

Were you aware that in FY 23, a substantial $6.23B, accounting for 8% of total federal contracts, was allocated to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIRs) and Small Business Technology Transfers (STTRs), benefiting 3,230 businesses? Noteworthy companies like Qualcomm, Symantec, ...

Celebrating Top Small Business Contractors in FY’23

2025-08-04T14:15:53-04:00May 2nd, 2024|Categories: Federal, Government Contracting|Tags: , , |

As we celebrate National Small Business Week, it’s a perfect opportunity to recognize and honor the top small businesses that won federal contracts in Fiscal Year 2023. In FY’23, the federal government awarded more than $775B in contracts, with ...

Data-Driven Decisions in Federal Contracting

2025-08-04T14:15:54-04:00April 29th, 2024|Categories: Federal, Government Contracting|Tags: , |

Delving into data is a passion of mine. Whether analyzing financials, customer KPIs, marketing data, or federal spending, I rely on data for not just monitoring the performance of our business and our government, but for making informed decisions ...

Webinar Recap: Critical Changes for Small Businesses

2025-08-04T14:15:56-04:00April 23rd, 2024|Categories: Federal, Government Contracting|Tags: , , |

In today's competitive landscape, where small businesses are increasingly vying for a slice of the vast government pie, staying up to date with regulatory changes is not just beneficial—it's necessary. In a recent webinar, GovSpend’s Head of Federal, ...