GAO Denies Protest Over Army Waste Services Contract at Fort Moore
GAO denies Zero Waste Solutions’ protest over an Army contract award for waste services at Fort Moore, affirming that the winning bidder’s proposal was responsive and the responsibility determination was reasonable.
GAO Sustains Protest Over Ambiguous Solicitation Terms in Army Access Control Contract
GAO sustains Perimeter Security Partners’ protest over a latently ambiguous solicitation issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, impacting a $45M access control maintenance contract.
GAO Highlights Gaps in SBA’s Fraud Detection During COVID-19 Relief Programs
A March 2025 GAO report criticizes the SBA’s delayed and ineffective fraud controls in the COVID-19 PPP and EIDL loan programs, raising concerns over billions in potentially fraudulent loans.
Private Sector Insights for Smarter Cloud Adoption in Government
GAO’s March 2025 report highlights how private sector best practices in cloud acquisition, cybersecurity, and workforce development can inform smarter cloud adoption across federal agencies, offering lessons in cost control, risk management, and strategic alignment.
GAO Upholds Army’s Sole-Source Award to Repkon for TNT Facility Amidst National Security Concerns
GAO denies Systecon's protest over Army's sole-source TNT facility award to Repkon USA, citing national security risks due to Systecon’s partnership with a Chinese-linked firm. This decision emphasizes the critical importance of regulatory compliance and security assessments in defense contracting decisions.
Improving the DOD’s ESOP Pilot Program
GAO report highlights key improvements needed in DOD’s ESOP pilot program to boost innovation and defense industry engagement, emphasizing clearer guidelines and robust evaluation strategies.
Executive Order to Centralize Federal Procurement Under GSA: A Return to Past Practices
President Trump plans an executive order making GSA the central procurement authority for common federal purchases, reverting practices to pre-1990s reforms. Jason Miller details impacts on IT contracts, agency procurement, and anticipated implementation challenges for federal agencies and contractors.
The Evolving Role of Brokers in Federal Leasing: Key Takeaways from GAO’s Latest Report
GAO's latest report on federal real property leasing reveals a decline in broker involvement due to shifting agency needs and telework trends. While brokers met performance targets, a temporary exemption from competition failed to yield cost savings. With GSA leases expiring by 2027, future strategies must balance efficiency, competition, and cost avoidance. Read the key insights here.
Price Realism Analysis and Its Implications in Federal Contracting: A Summary of GAO Decision B-423169
GAO Decision B-423169, highlighting the significance of price realism analyses in federal contracting and the discretionary power of contracting agencies.
Formatting Matters: A Closer Look at Horizons Youth Services’ GAO Protest
GAO denies Horizons Youth Services protest after DOL rejects proposal due to font formatting non-compliance, emphasizing strict adherence to federal proposal instructions.
Rising Challenges in Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Operations
The GAO's report reveals significant challenges in NOAA’s and the Air Force’s Hurricane Hunter operations, including rising demand, aging aircraft, staffing shortages, and missed mission requirements. With fleet upgrades facing funding obstacles, urgent action is needed to sustain these critical storm reconnaissance missions.
Reporting Errors in Small Business Contracting at NNSA
The GAO-25-106820 report highlights $1.1 billion in misreported small business contracts by NNSA and its contractors, exposing oversight failures and fraud risks. This blog explores key findings, the impact on small business contracting, and GAO’s recommendations for improved data accuracy, oversight, and fraud prevention in federal procurement. #GovernmentContracting #SmallBusiness
The Trump Administration’s Language Shift: Policy, Impact, and Controversy
The Trump administration has flagged hundreds of words for removal from federal communications, signaling a major shift in policy focus. This blog explores the implications of these changes, their effect on federal agencies, and the broader debate over government transparency and free speech. Based on reporting by The New York Times, this analysis provides insight into what’s at stake.
March 4, 2025 Policy Shift in DoD Acquisition
The DoD’s new policy eliminates affirmative action-based contract requirements, shifting to a merit-based approach. Learn how these changes impact federal contractors and procurement policies.
Challenges in Federal Facility Security: Oversight Issues and System Failures at FPS
The GAO's latest report, GAO-25-108085, reveals major security failures in the Federal Protective Service (FPS), including contract guards missing prohibited items in covert tests and a failing Post Tracking System (PTS). These oversight issues impact federal facility security, IRS, and SSA operations. Read more on FPS’s challenges and GAO’s recommendations for improvement.
Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures: Recent GAO Protest Decision
Mentor-protégé joint ventures are becoming a dominant strategy in federal contracting. This blog explores a recent GAO decision on a protest involving AccelGov and Team CSI, highlighting key takeaways on proposal evaluation, small business eligibility, and best-value tradeoff decisions.
GAO Sustains Protest Over NIH Task Order Evaluation
The GAO sustained TISTA Science and Technology Corporation’s protest over an NIH task order evaluation, citing unfair treatment in surge staffing and proposal assessments. Learn the key takeaways and implications for federal contractors.
Participatory AI in the Public Sector: Bridging Innovation and Community Trust
Participatory AI design is essential for ensuring ethical, transparent, and equitable AI integration in public governance. A new report by Devansh Saxena and colleagues explores emerging best practices, procurement policies, and stakeholder engagement strategies to enhance AI accountability and community trust in government decision-making.
Regulatory Shifts in Government Contracts and Grants
This blog summarizes Taft Law Firm’s analysis of key contract clauses affecting federal contractors and grantees amid regulatory changes. Learn about stop-work orders, terminations, payment delays, and cost recovery strategies.
GAO Dismisses Protest in Army Contract Award Dispute
GAO dismisses bid protest by Major Contracting Services, Inc. over Army contract award, citing lack of evidence on bias, past performance, and procurement violations.