SmallGovCon Week in Review: June 1-5, 2026

Happy Friday and happy June! We’ve received a lot of rain in our neck of the woods recently, so everything is looking green and lush before the heat of summer sets in. There’s the steady hum of lawn mowers as everyone tries to get the grass mowed in between rain showers and the gardens are growing nicely so far. While the cloudy days and frequent storms can be a little inconvenient at times, it’s hard to complain when everything is looking this beautiful. We’re looking forward to all that June has in store. We hope you have a great weekend.

In federal government contracting news this week, catch up on stories related to more contractor transparency, a potential statutory addition for the small business rule of two, and cybersecurity updates.

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Back to the Drawing Board: SBA OHA Overturns Suspension of 8(a) Contractor

In October 2025, the SBA suspended an 8(a) Program contractor called ATI Government Solutions, LLC (ATI) after suspension under the FAR. ATI appealed the 8(a) suspension, and the decision shows that SBA must still support its actions with adequate evidence, and reasonable argument linked to that evidence. OHA remanded the suspension matter for more documentation from SBA.

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SmallGovCon Week in Review: May 25-29, 2026

Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week and are finishing the month of May strong. I was recently in Chicago for a family trip. Based on how much people were enjoying the weekend in Chicago, it’s clear that Memorial Day is the kickoff to summer. Summer plans are in full swing, but the news for federal contractors is also busy.

This week in federal government contracting news, there were updates on AI reporting, cybersecurity compliance, and an update to the classified information review process.

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Back to Basics: Novation Agreements (and Name Changes)

Our latest installment of our Back to Basics series explores novation agreements and their related cousin name change agreements. A novation agreement is needed when a contractor is transferring (or assigning) federal government contracts to another company. The government has discretion in approving such a transfer, and this post will explore how that process works.

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SmallGovCon Week in Review: May 11-15, 2026

Happy Friday. It’s end of school time in many parts of the country, as students move on a grade or graduate from college. College graduation is a big deal in a college town like ours. Congratulations to all the graduates. And speaking of changes, the federal government contracting world certainly hasn’t slowed down this week. Stories included the large proposed defense budget along with efforts at saving taxpayer money in the defense budget and elsewhere in the federal government.

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SmallGovCon Week in Review: May 4-8, 2026

Happy Friday! Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and it’s a good reminder to slow down and thank the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, and mother figures who somehow keep everything moving. Whether you’re planning a get together, making a phone call, sending flowers, or just spending extra time together, we hope they will feel extra special. Happy Mother’s Day!

This week in federal government contracting included a focus on fixed-price contracts, an update on 2024 spending, and new regulatory changes.

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EO Maximizes Fixed-Price Over Cost-Reimbursement Contracts

The White House recently released Executive Order 14402 titled Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting (EO 14402). EO 14402 was released on April 30, 2026. This EO requires agencies to use fixed-price contracts over cost-reimbursement wherever possible. Because of its potential impact on federal contractors, let’s walk through the highlights in this post.

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