Small Business News
- SmallGovCon Week in Review: June 1-5, 2026 June 5, 2026Happy Friday and happy June! We’ve received a lot of rain in our neck of the woods recently, so everything is looking green and lush before the heat of summer sets in. There’s the steady hum of lawn mowers as everyone tries to get the grass mowed in between rain showers and the gardens are […]Shane McCall
- GovCon FAQs: Should I Apply Simultaneously for All SBA Statuses I’m Eligible For? June 5, 2026In September 2024, following a temporary application and system pause, SBA switched over to a new, streamlined and unified application portal. Now, applications for the SBA’s 8(a) Program, HUBZone Program, Veteran-Owned Programs, and Woman-Owned Programs all go through MySBACertifications.Gov. Unlike prior portals and procedures, through this one, those eligible have the option to apply for […]Nicole Pottroff
- Back to the Drawing Board: SBA OHA Overturns Suspension of 8(a) Contractor June 2, 2026In October 2025, the SBA suspended an 8(a) Program contractor called ATI Government Solutions, LLC (ATI) after suspension under the FAR. ATI appealed the 8(a) suspension, and the decision shows that SBA must still support its actions with adequate evidence, and reasonable argument linked to that evidence. OHA remanded the suspension matter for more documentation […]Shane McCall
- Federal Circuit Refuses to Apply Stricter Injunctive Relief Test to GAO Stays May 29, 2026We have noted in past posts that, in some cases, it may make sense to protest a solicitation evaluation or award decision at GAO simply to get a stay on the award. This is because, if you meet certain deadlines, a stay of award and performance is automatically placed on the procurement for the duration […]John Holtz
Government Acquisition News
- White House proposes all federal employees sign nondisclosure agreements May 28, 2026Following a recent string of unathorized disclosures, or leaks, the Trump administration announced their intent to draft NDAs for federal workers.Cristina Stassis
- US troops are reportedly being targeted using location data, Pentagon says May 28, 2026U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials.Raphael Satter, Reuters
- Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war May 26, 2026The Pentagon should be paying more for access to their satellite Wi-Fi network, SpaceX officials argues.David Jeans, Reuters
- All-female Senate delegation sets off for High North amid growing military tensions May 22, 2026The itinerary is set to include briefings at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Arctic defense and strategic competition in the region.Tanya Noury