Listen to the Deep Dive of this post The General Services Administration (GSA) is facing significant budget cuts and increased staff surveillance under the new Trump administration. The agency, which manages federal real estate and contracts, is planning to halve its budget and increase monitoring of its remaining staff. This could be a model for…
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post In the face of evolving federal spending priorities and potential government contract changes, contractors must understand their rights and obligations. The Trump Administration’s review of federal spending may lead to contract suspensions or terminations, causing disruptions in federal contracting. Understanding Potential Disruptions De Facto Interruptions Even without…
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post Fixed Price Contracts: What Government Contractors Need to Know Many anticipate that the new administration will favor fixed-price government contracts and grants. The preference for this type of contract has changed over time; in 2017, the Department of Defense (DoD) favored fixed-price contracts but reversed this position in…
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post The General Services Administration (GSA) is cracking down on what it considers “non-essential” consulting contracts within the federal government. Acting GSA administrator Stephen Ehikian has instructed a federal agency to either terminate or provide justification for consulting contracts that merely “generate a report, research, coaching, or an…
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post DeepSeek AI: National Security Concerns and Data Privacy Risks DeepSeek, a new AI tool, has sparked concerns regarding potential national security risks and data privacy. Experts have discovered code within DeepSeek that could enable user data to be sent directly to the Chinese government. Key Concerns Expert…
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post Key Takeaways One of the next moves in President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s sweeping effort to fire government employees and curtail operations is using the agency that manages thousands of federal employee worksites around the country to cut down on office space. Last week, regional managers for the General Services…
Listen to the Deep Dive The recent funding freeze in the US, though temporarily halted by a judge, has introduced a significant amount of uncertainty, particularly for businesses seeking to secure new GSA contracts. While it’s crucial to understand that GSA contracts themselves are unfunded, this freeze can still have a cascading effect on the…
Listen to the Deep Dive Elon Musk’s Expanding Influence at the GSA: A Closer Look Elon Musk’s recent visit to the General Services Administration (GSA) has sparked discussions about his growing influence within the agency. This visit, coupled with the strategic placement of former Musk associates within the GSA, suggests a concerted effort to reshape…
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post GSA Procurement Pause Sparks Confusion and Concern in GovCon Industry The General Services Administration (GSA) recently issued a memo pausing all new contract awards and other procurement actions funded by the agency, sending shockwaves through the government contracting (GovCon) industry. This abrupt halt has left many contractors…
Listen to the Deep Dive In this blog post, we’ll discuss a recent announcement by the United States government about a possible ban on TP-Link, a Chinese company that makes internet-connected devices. Why would the U.S. want to ban these devices? It all has to do with security! Why are TP-Link devices risky? Matt Brown,…
