Author Archives: Shane McCall

Dealing with Contract Alterations and Modifications Due to Changes in the Administration

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There are many questions facing contractors during this time of change and disruption based on new initiatives from the Trump Administration and the impact on the federal government’s role buying from federal contractors.

One of the biggest questions is what can be done if the government modifies a contract, cancels work, or reschedules the performance of work. In that situation, it’s important to understand both the impacts on the prime contractor and any subcontractors.

Here are some steps to take to deal with this type of situation. Depending on the facts at hand, it might make sense to perform these steps in the order listed. In other situations, it may be helpful to reach out first, get the temperature of the government and subcontractors, and then review the prime contract and subcontract. Changes to how contracts are managed is something that contractors have dealt with in other situations, and we’ve had recommendations on these types of issues in the context of government shutdowns and COVID-19 over the years.

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SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 10-14, 2025

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Happy Friday. Hope everyone had a great week. We wanted to share an announcement this week that WIFCON.com is back. Posted from the website: “Wifcon.com was created by Robert (Bob) Antonio 26 years ago. Operated and maintained solely by him and at his own expense, the website has provided a free, reliable, and invaluable source of information and means of communication and commentary to the acquisition community, both public and private for 26 years. Sadly, Bob died on November 24, 2024, after a brief illness, leaving no operational successor.” Now, “a small group of volunteers, has purchased the site from his heirs and will continue to provide the same free service under the same name, Wifcon.com.”

We truly appreciated Bob’s commitment to the GovCon community. He created a great resource for us here at SmallGovCon and provided very helpful information that we used weekly in our Week in Review blogs. Thank you, Bob, for your dedicated service, and for the new operators of this very helpful site. Please visit the website at WIFCON.com.

And now this week in federal government contracting news, check out stories about new changes to contracting at various agencies including possibly having GSA do more of the contracting for other agencies, as well as changes to DoD workforce and regulations.

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SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 3-7, 2025

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Hello, blog readers and happy Friday. Can you believe it’s already March? In just a few short weeks, spring will (finally) be here! Hooray! With all the snow we had, we are definitely looking forward to warmer temperatures and to getting outside more.

We hope that you’re gearing up for a nice weekend. But before you do, let’s take a look at the-week that was. In this edition of the Week in Review, articles discussed the continued reshuffling and closing of government agencies and offices and the importance of GSA.

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GAO: Agency Must Recognize Novation as Part of Pending Offer

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A recent bid protest decision examines the effect of a novation on a pending procurement. After a complicated procedural history, GAO said that an agency must take into account a corporate transaction and novation, even if the agency wasn’t aware of the novation at time of proposal submission.

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RES 2025: Beyond Boundaries Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 10-13, 2025

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The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) is going Beyond Boundaries for the 2025 Reservation Economic Summit. The event features tribal leaders, members of Congress, federal agency representatives, state and local officials, and top CEOs on a national platform.

Our very own federal government contracts attorney and SmallGovCon contributor, Nicole Pottroff, is scheduled to be a panelist on the topic of Building and Maintaining a Compliant Company, at this year’s conference in Las Vegas on Monday, March 10. This panel will discuss ways organizations can identify compliance issues across business units, while standardizing and improving processes. If you are planning on attending this conference, please stop by and say hello to Nicole. Please use this link for more information about the conference and registration.

SmallGovCon Week in Review: February 24-28, 2025

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Happy Friday! Tomorrow is the first day of March and you know what that means if you are a college basketball fan. March Madness! Start thinking about your bracket strategy and let the games begin! Have a great weekend.

This week in federal government contracting saw GSA deviations to procurement policies, canceled contracts, and a new SBA administrator.

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SmallGovCon Week in Review: February 17-21, 2025

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Here is your Week in Review as you head into the weekend. We are still attempting to get through this second artic blast here in the Midwest this week. I think it’s safe to say we are all looking forward to those warmer temperatures that are returning next week. Enjoy the weekend!

This week in federal government contracting news includes a new SBA administrator, updates on federal workforce reductions, and new guidance from GSA.

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