TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) Federal contractors across Indian Country are raising concerns about the future of the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program as delays, audits, and declining contract obligations create growing uncertainty throughout the federal marketplace. According to the, Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian-owned firms have seen significant reductions in awards during 2026, with some categories…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) The Department of Defense is making a bold move to modernize its technology infrastructure, sending a strong message to government agencies and private organizations alike: outdated systems are no longer sustainable. In a recent MeriTalk report, DoD Chief Information Officer Kristen Davies outlined a four-part strategy focused on transforming networks, replacing legacy technology, strengthening…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) On March 17, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act under suspension of the rules, sending the legislation to the President’s desk for signature. The bill represents the long-awaited reauthorization of the federal government’s flagship small-business innovation programs—the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) In early February 2026, the National Institutes of Health IT Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) formally cancelled the long-anticipated Chief Information Officer – Solutions and Partners 4 (CIO-SP4) Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), closing the chapter on one of the most contentious federal IT contracts in recent memory. The suspensions, part of a sweeping compliance…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) In a move that has reverberated across the federal contracting landscape, the U.S. Small Business Administration recently suspended more than 1,000 firms participating in its flagship 8(a) Business Development Program for failing to submit required financial data by a January deadline. The suspensions, part of a sweeping compliance push tied to a broader audit…