Small Business News
- SmallGovCon Week in Review: May 11-15, 2026 May 15, 2026Happy Friday. It’s end of school time in many parts of the country, as students move on a grade or graduate from college. College graduation is a big deal in a college town like ours. Congratulations to all the graduates. And speaking of changes, the federal government contracting world certainly hasn’t slowed down this week. […]Shane McCall
- Back to Basics: Price Realism vs. Price Reasonableness May 14, 2026As part of federal contracting, the total price of each award is disclosed. This is of course a great way to promote trust and transparency in federal contracting and in the handling of taxpayer dollars. But it also leads to other contractors scrutinizing an awardee’s price and thinking one of two things: (1) “That price […]Gregory Weber
- Proposed Updates to DFARS Regarding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence May 13, 2026It sometimes takes a little time for federal statutes to be reflected in federal regulations. Recent proposed updates to DFARS regarding Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) is a good example of this. These updates, meant to implement sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts of 2020 and 2021, are meant to mitigate risks related […]John Holtz
- SmallGovCon Week in Review: May 4-8, 2026 May 8, 2026Happy Friday! Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and it’s a good reminder to slow down and thank the moms, grandmas, stepmoms, and mother figures who somehow keep everything moving. Whether you’re planning a get together, making a phone call, sending flowers, or just spending extra time together, we hope they will feel extra special. Happy […]Shane McCall
Government Acquisition News
- Commissaries reverse decision to charge for single-use bags May 6, 2026The decision came only one month after the bag fees went into effect.Nikki Wentling
- The US military wants a fleet of missile-killing laser drones April 24, 2026The U.S. military is once again pursuing flying directed energy weapons to counter threats to American airspace.Jared Keller
- After watchdog slams understaffing, AI to vet Pentagon-backed professors’ China ties April 20, 2026AI’s confusion over the nature of DOD research partnerships may mask real espionage if humans are not the final judge of foreign influence, experts warn.Aliya Sternstein
- ‘Actively shrinking’: Guard generals push Congress for 100 new fighters a year April 17, 2026A total of 22 generals signed a letter to Congress this month calling for multiyear funding to buy between 72 and 100 new fighters per year.Michael Scanlon