Acquisition
Trump orders major changes to rules covering $1T in federal spending
The Tuesday mandate — which aims to streamline the way government buys goods and services — was accompanied by a second order requiring agencies to predominantly use commercial products, rather than custom-built.
National Gallery of Art selects Oracle’s cloud-based financial management platform
Implementing Oracle Cloud Federal Financials “brings the best-in-class cloud [Enterprise Resource Planning] that is used by most of the Fortune 500 companies to the U.S. government for the first time,” said gallery Treasurer William McClure.
Pentagon hits Accenture, Booz Allen and Deloitte with contract cancellations
The trio are the only named contractors in a group of cuts announced by Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth, who claims $5.1 billion of cancelled contracts with $4 billion in savings.
Google's government deal is the ‘first of many’ to come, DOGE says
The governmentwide software discount inked between Google and the General Services Administration prompted several competitors to reach out to the agency, according to sources familiar.
Plan for sweeping FAR changes nears release
The General Services Administration, NASA and Office of Federal Procurement Policy are working to create a leaner acquisition framework that could attract more companies to the market.
Google, GSA agree to major governmentwide software discount
Google estimates the discount could save federal agencies up to $2 billion over the next three years.
Billions are on the line as DOGE, GSA increase scrutiny
A new analysis by TechnoMile looks at how exposed the General Services Administration's top 10 consulting firms could be, based on unexercised contract ceiling across three major spending categories.
GSA issues major changes to Multiple Awards Schedule program
Contracts that do not meet sales thresholds will be allowed to expire, among other changes introduced through a new initiative.
GSA tightens enforcement of minimum sales requirements for schedule holders
Trump Administration and DOGE revive revenue thresholds to cut administrative costs and remove poor performing schedule holders.
GSA to ‘quadruple' in size to centralize procurement across the government
The head of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service told employees at a Thursday meeting that the agency will “do about $400 billion” in procurement management under this effort.
Google eyes security growth in planned $32B Wiz acquisition
The global tech giant undertakes its largest-ever purchase as cloud and artificial intelligence threats evolve.
Trump’s ‘pincer maneuver’ reshapes federal contracting landscape
Contractors are under more pressure than before to justify value and embrace innovation as the DOGE seeks radical efficiencies through cuts and process reforms.
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Pentagon aims to accelerate acquisition of new tech through software-contracting change
Buyers must default to rapid-acquisition processes long used by DIU, SecDef memo orders.
VA targets 585 ‘non-mission critical’ contracts for elimination
The Veterans Affairs Department claims $900 million in savings and that the cuts will not impact health care, benefits or services.
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Trump administration asks agencies to cull consultants
A memo dated Wednesday asks agencies to review their contracts with 10 of the “highest paid” companies.
StateRAMP to rebrand later this year
The voluntary program will be rebranded as “GovRAMP” to better reflect that its offerings can be used by local governments, educational institutions and others, the organization’s executive director told Route Fifty.
DEI programs vanish across the GovCon landscape
Contractors are dropping diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as they review the risks of being seen as not compliant with the Trump executive order.
GSA procurement pause sparks confusion
A new memo halts all General Services Administration-funded contract awards, a move that raises questions about scope and legality as industry leaders look for clarity.
Contractors face greater scrutiny from anti-DEI executive orders
President Trump’s actions come with enforcement provisions that encourage employees to report on their companies.
Groundswell's legal fight for $1B Army ERP contract moves to records access
Groundswell wants a former SAP executive to look at competition documents, but the winner Accenture Federal Services is pushing back.
