SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 24-28, 2025

Hello! It’s Friday and time for another week in review. This time of year brings both the ripping up of March Madness brackets and the opening day of baseball–hope springs eternal! And for non-sports ball folks, we hope that spring is bringing all of our readers both renewed energy and productivity.

This week saw a number of interesting stories, including proposed consolidating of procurement with GSA and changes to GSA schedules, along with updates on termination of some contracts.

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SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 17-21, 2025

Happy Spring! It’s been a long, cold winter here in the Midwest. But we are starting to see many signs of spring this week. I just got back from a spring break trip to Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan, Alabama and this picture was taken on the beach there. It was a great time to recharge the batteries so I could get back to staying up to date on federal contracting news.

This week in federal government contracting news saw stories including consolidating a number of multiple award contracts under GSA and cutting spending at both DoD and SBA.

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SmallGovCon Week in Review: March 10-14, 2025

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

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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SmallGovCon Week in Review: February 24-28, 2025

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

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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Govology Webinar Announcement! The Concept of “Responsibility” in Government Contracting (2025 Update), March 6, 1:00pm EST

Winning a government contract requires more than just submitting the best proposal—your company must also be deemed “responsible” by the federal government. Responsibility in government contracting goes beyond technical capabilities and pricing; it encompasses financial stability, past performance, ethics, compliance with laws, security clearances, and overall business integrity. Failure to meet responsibility requirements can lead to a contract award being denied, even if a company submits the most competitive bid.

In this webinar, government contracts attorneys, Nicole Pottroff and Stephanie Ellis of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC, will provide a comprehensive breakdown of responsibility determinations and what they mean for government contractors. You’ll gain insights into how contracting officers evaluate responsibility, what documentation and evidence contractors can provide to strengthen their case, and key actions businesses should take to avoid responsibility-related issues. 

Additionally, this session will explore the special rights that small businesses have to challenge negative responsibility determinations through the SBA’s Certificate of Competency (COC) process. Understanding how and when to leverage this option can be the difference between losing a contract and securing a valuable government opportunity.

Whether you’re a new contractor or an experienced one looking to solidify your compliance and competitiveness, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to meet responsibility requirements and position your company for long-term success in the federal marketplace.

Register here.