SBA Shuts the Door on Foreign Nationals for SBA-Backed Loans & Surety Bonds In a move to prioritize American job creators, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a new policy banning foreign nationals and non-citizens from accessing SBA-guaranteed...

SBA Seeks Small Business Input on CMMC Compliance Impact The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy is hosting a roundtable to gather feedback from small businesses on the impact of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. As...

GSA Announces Phase 1 Awards for Alliant 3 GWAC The GSA has officially kicked off the first wave of awards for the massive Alliant 3 GWAC, naming 43 initial winners from over 130 proposals. This unrestricted vehicle features no dollar ceiling and focuses on high-end...

GAO: Agencies Not Required to Notify Incumbents of Follow-On Opportunities A recent decision from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reinforces that agencies are not obligated to provide special notice to incumbents when recompeting requirements. The ruling...

Army Initiates Survey of Existing Contracts to Expand ‘Right-to-Repair’ Access The U.S. Army is surveying existing contracts to identify opportunities to expand “right-to-repair” access, aiming to reduce sustainment costs and improve operational readiness. By...

Partial Government Shutdown Ends; Agencies Fully Funded Through FY26 A partial government shutdown that began Saturday, February 1, 2026, ended Tuesday, February 3, after the House passed a spending package funding most agencies through September 30. Furloughed...

Fast-Track or Backtrack? The New EO Set to Revolutionize Defense The White House has just dropped a major presidential action: "Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting." This directive is designed to slash the bureaucratic "red tape" that traditionally...

GSA Launches "Revolutionary GSAR Overhaul" (RGO) In response to Executive Order 14275, "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement," the General Services Administration (GSA) has initiated the Revolutionary GSAR Overhaul (RGO). GovCon Takeaway: Contractors should...

SBA Final Rule on Set-Aside Procurement Takes Effect The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) latest Final Rule regarding set-aside procedures and size standards is now effective. The rule harmonizes regulations for joint ventures and strengthens the limitation on...

NAVSUP Expands WEXMAC/TITUS Contract to $5.5B Ceiling NAVSUP’s planned expansion of the WEXMAC/TITUS contract vehicle reflects sustained Navy demand for expeditionary logistics, contingency contracting, and global sustainment support. Ceiling growth often precedes new...