Happy Friday! We’re keeping a close watch on the skies lately as we’ve some severe spring storms lately. This time of year can bring some intense weather across Kansas, so things can turn unpredictable quickly. Wherever you are, we hope the weather is kind and that you stay safe.
Things can sometime get unpredictable in federal contracting too. Now, here’s what’s happening this week in federal government contracting news: the continuing rumblings of AI and cybersecurity are big topics in procurement, along with the FY 2027 budget process.
- GAO: Navy Contracting: Sea Systems Command Actively Manages Labor Cost Increases for Professional Support Services
- Federal agencies are using AI to evaluate proposals. Is your team ready?
- Hear national contracting, cybersecurity, innovation funding experts at SouthernTECH2026
- Federal Consulting Contracts Market Bounced Back From DOGE Spree
- Big ideas and big missions live or die on budgets and contracts. The FY27 request raises questions about execution
- Your Baseline Is Not the Problem: Cost Structure Might Be
- GSA looks to automate a million work hours, after losing nearly 40% of its workforce
- Space Force’s STARCOM to hire more than 400 civilians amid push to expand the force
- DoD moves to end most collective bargaining agreements
- GAO: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office
- Agencies fall short on documenting AI acquisition best practices, GAO says
- Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says
- Pentagon announces senior appointments to CIO’s
- DHS officials warn about growing shutdown backlogs
- A proposed federal personnel shift could chill whistleblowers long before anyone gets fired
- Trump’s budget director defends White House plan for massive boost in military spending