Happy Friday! We are already halfway through January and 2026 is off to a quick start. This week’s federal contracting headlines point to a busy year ahead, but we hope you have time for some rest and relaxation this weekend after a productive week.
In this week’s federal government contracting news, look for updates on how agencies are using AI in all aspects of acquisition and their missions and an emphasis on using different tools to fight fraud.
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We hope you had a wonderful holiday season filled with time well spent with friends and family, moments of rest, and opportunities to recharge. As we step into a brand new year, we’re excited about what’s ahead and grateful to be back into the swing of sharing insights and updates with you. We took a short pause from our Friday Week in Review over the past few weeks to enjoy the holidays and as a result, today’s edition features more articles than usual. There’s plenty to catch up on, so grab a cup of coffee and take your time exploring the stories and insights we’ve gathered for you. Have a great weekend!
Stories from this week include cybersecurity and AI updates, and what to expect in 2026.
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Happy Friday, readers! We know this time of year gets hectic, with all the preparations and lists to check. One thing you don’t have to check is the updates on federal government contracting for the past week. We’ve done that in our Week in Review! Enjoy the latest updates while you do some last-minute shopping and decorating.
This week in federal government contracting saw important updates on use of AI, predictions for 2026, and a deadline to submit feedback on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
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It’s time for another edition of the SmallGovCon week in review. We hope that all of our readers had a productive week. For many (myself included), this week is the time for holiday concerts and performances, including the fabled Nutcracker performance. The Lawrence Arts Center does a Kansas-themed performance that is well-loved by all who watch. There is a grand holiday party and then a dream sequence that takes up the latter part of the ballet. I imagine some 8(a) contractors are wishing the current actions taken against them were also part of a dream sequence. Alas, they are not and those businesses should do their best to respond to all 8(a) inquiries as much as they can.
This week saw some big updates on the 8(a) front, with both SBA and Congress putting pressure on 8(a) contractors, as well as additional calls for centralization and shared services.
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Happy Friday and happy December! We hope you had a nice Thanksgiving with friends and family. We all enjoyed our Thanksgiving break and it left us energized for winter and the holiday season. The holiday lights are up here in downtown Lawrence, Kansas and everything is looking very festive. As we start the final month of the year we hope you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Have a great weekend!
This week in federal government contracting news included updates on the federal workforce and IT and technology specific procurement actions and rules.
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In what has certainly become one of our most popular and anticipated annual webinars, federal government contracts attorneys, Nicole Pottroff and Shane McCall of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC, will break down some of the most significant 2025 legal developments impacting federal government contractors. In this webinar, they will cover some of the revolutionary (as well as some not-so-revolutionary) revisions to the FAR (via the anxiously awaited FAR 2.0), noteworthy updates to SBA’s small business regulations and various socioeconomic certification policies and processes, some recent legal decisions with widespread relevance to federal contractors, and so much more. They’ve even reserved some time at the end of their presentation to answer your questions.
Please join us! You can register here.
It’s time for the SmallGovCon Week in Review. As you head in to your weekend and look forward to Thanksgiving, it’s time to catch up on the latest in federal contracting news. Have a great weekend and enjoy some crisp fall weather.
This week in federal government contracting saw the NDAA rounding into form, changes to space contracting, and updates for how AI can be used in the federal space.
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