GSA Considers Taking Over Contracting Work at Other Agencies

ByMichael Price
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post GSA Eyes Government-Wide Contracting Takeover Amid Reorganization The General Services Administration (GSA) is reportedly exploring a significant shift in federal procurement: a potential takeover of contracting functions from other civilian agencies. This move comes as part of a broader reorganization within GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS). According...

GSA Procurement Changes on Hold: Merit-Based Contracting Principles

ByMichael Price
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post Changes to GSA Federal Acquisition & Procurement Practices on Hold In early February 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced significant changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and procurement practices, responding to President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) on merit-based contracting. These changes, which took effect on...

GSA Targets Top Consulting Firms for Contract Cuts

ByMichael Price
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post Headline: GSA Targets Top Consulting Firms for Contract Cuts: A New Era of Federal Spending? Introduction: The General Services Administration (GSA) is pushing agencies to cut “nonessential” consulting contracts, with a focus on the top 10 highest-paid consulting firms. This initiative, driven by acting GSA administrator Stephen Ehikian,...

GSA Procurement Changes Halted: DEI and Merit-Based Contracting

ByMichael Price
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post GSA Changes to Federal Acquisition Regulations Face Legal Challenge The General Services Administration (GSA) recently announced significant changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and procurement practices. These changes, enacted through two key deviations to the FAR, aim to revise merit-based contracting in accordance with Executive Order...

GSA Removes DEI from Federal Contracts: Rulemaking Planned

ByMichael Price
Listen to the Deep Dive of this post GSA Takes Steps to Remove DEI from Federal Contracts The General Services Administration (GSA) is taking steps to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) provisions from federal contracts. These changes follow the Trump administration’s executive order aimed at “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit Based Opportunity”. Class...

GSA Cuts Tech Employees Amidst Efficiency Push

ByMichael Price
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

ByMichael Price
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...

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

ByMichael Price
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 Seeks Feedback on New Contractor Performance Metrics

ByMichael Price
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...

The Future of Government: A Technological Revolution

ByMichael Price
Listen to the Deep Dive The Future of Government: A Technological Revolution Have you ever wondered how technology could make your interactions with the government smoother and faster? Well, the General Services Administration (GSA) is working on a groundbreaking solution: an emerging technology radar! What is an Emerging Technology Radar? Think of it as a...