Demystifying Government Contracts: Your Launchpad to Success

Listen to the Deep Dive of this post Demystifying Government Contracts: Your Launchpad to Success Is Government Contracting Right for Your Business? The U.S. government is a major purchaser of goods and services, making government contracts a lucrative opportunity for businesses of all sizes. However, navigating the government marketplace can feel intricate. This post will…

GSA Cuts Tech Employees Amidst Efficiency Push

Listen to the Deep Dive of this post The General Services Administration (GSA) is reportedly planning to cut at least 100 tech employees, according to several current GSA employees. These employees, who preferred to remain anonymous, stated that supervisors have been informing employees of their impending dismissals. However, official emails have not yet been sent….

GSA Orders Review of “Non-Essential” Consulting Contracts

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…

Trump and Musk Order Federal Office Lease Terminations

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…

Elon Musk’s Expanding Influence at the GSA: A Closer Look

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…

GSA Procurement Pause Sparks Confusion and Concern in GovCon Industry

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…

GSA Seeks Feedback on New Contractor Performance Metrics

Listen to the Deep Dive GSA Seeks Feedback on New Contractor Performance Metrics Hey everyone, Have you ever wondered how the government chooses its contractors? Well, the General Services Administration (GSA) is working on a new rule to make things more transparent. They’re thinking about publicly posting contractor performance metrics on their eCommerce platforms! What…