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GSA Wants Your Feedback to Enhance Domestic Preference in GSA Acquisition Programs
In accordance with Executive Order 14392, “Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to be Made in America,” and in order to advance the Administration's...
The Federal Government Is Trying to Drive Innovation with Accountability
Federal News Network - As agencies experiment with new approaches to technology, finance, and acquisition, the rules governing grants and contracts are changing, too....
Defense Industry Shifts Procurement Model to Speed Drone Deployment
DefenseScoop - The rapid evolution of software-centric vehicles on the battlefield has placed new pressures on the Department of War to restructure its acquisition...
DoD Memorandum – TINA Lite Policy & Implementation Guide—Version 1.0 Preview
This memorandum issues the Department of War TINA Lite Policy & Implementation Guide. This Guide supports the acquisition workforce in preparing to broadly use...
Public Criteria for Future Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub Locations Released
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced the public criteria for future Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub locations, following an open solicitation period from July 7–31,...
GSA – Promoting the Administration’s Domestic Sourcing/Buy American Goals – Market Research
In accordance with Executive Order 14392, “Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to be Made in America,” and to advance President Trump’s policy to...
GAO Report to Congress- DHS Annual Assessment: Dynamic Environment Affects Efforts to Manage Acquisition Risks
Congress requires the GAO to review DHS's largest acquisition programs every year, and this 11th annual review examined 27 major programs — border tech,...
Department of War Invests $16M for 45nm Silicon-on-Insulator Qualification
The Department of War announced a July 2, 2026, $16 million investment in Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III funds for BAE Systems. The...
Pentagon Weapons Delivery Now Averages 12 Years as Rapid-Acquisition Programs Keep Starting Immature, GAO Finds
GovCon Feed - The Government Accountability Office's annual assessment of major weapon systems shows the Pentagon now needs more than 12 years on average...
Agencies Award $179B to Small Firms in 2025, Down from 2024
Federal News Network - In fiscal 2025, despite significant upheaval in federal contracting, agencies achieved the governmentwide goal for awarding contracts to small businesses,...
GAO Report – Weapon Systems Annual Assessment: Requiring Mature Technologies Could Enable Shift to Rapid Delivery
This report, GAO's 24th annual assessment, responds to a provision Congress included in statute for GAO to annually review selected DOD acquisition programs and...
GAO Report – Cloud Computing: Federal Government Needs to Address Procurement Challenges
Federal IT acquisitions of cloud services have the potential to reduce costs and improve operational efficiencies. GAO was asked to review agencies’ efforts to...
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