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Insights on Federal Solicitations and How to Win Them
GDI Consulting’s Articles page features practical insights for federal contractors on solicitations, capture strategy, proposal development, and winning government business more effectively.
GSA Set-Aside Policy: Inside the 2025 Showdown with Small Business
What happens when a federal agency designed to streamline procurement begins phasing out key protections for small businesses? In 2025, the conflict over the GSA set-aside policy has evolved beyond mere bureaucratic fine print—it has [...]
Roadmap to Winning Consolidated DoD Contracts with CMMC 2.0
A Perfect Storm of Opportunity and Risk In Washington, sweeping procurement reform rarely happens all at once. Yet over the past 24 months the defense-acquisition landscape has been reshaped by two powerful, mutually reinforcing currents.First [...]
Federal Financial Compliance Audits: A Contractor’s Guide
Federal Financial Compliance Audits are an essential component of government contracting, ensuring contractors meet stringent requirements outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related regulations. For mid-size and larger contractors, these audits significantly influence contract profitability, operational efficiency, [...]
GSA OneGov Strategy: Modernizing Federal IT Buying
In a bold move aligned with President Trump’s April 16, 2025, Executive Order on “Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts,” the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has unveiled the GSA OneGov Procurement Strategy. This initiative represents a transformative [...]
Other Transaction Authority Contracts: 2025 Innovation & Success Guide
In today’s fast-paced federal marketplace, Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Contracts are transforming how agencies purchase cutting-edge solutions. By sidestepping much of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) bureaucracy, Other Transaction Authority Contracts enable government buyers—and their industry partners—to move at [...]
Adapting to a Shifting Federal Landscape: Why Contractors Must Act Now
Recent developments from the General Services Administration (GSA) are triggering a fundamental shift in how contractors must approach federal procurement. As the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program undergoes significant restructuring—driven by executive mandates for efficiency and fiscal responsibility—contractors are [...]
Get on GSA MAS or Expand Your Contract to Grow Federal Sales
In today’s highly competitive government contracting space, small and mid-size companies—especially those designated as 8(a), WOSB, or SDVOSB—need to leverage every available tool to grow. One of the most effective ways to scale is to get on GSA MAS, the [...]
Winning State and Local Contracts in 2025: Strategies for Success
As billions of federal dollars make their way into state and municipal budgets, winning state and local contracts has become a critical path to growth for small and mid-sized businesses. From infrastructure upgrades to digital modernization initiatives, government contracting [...]
Adapting to a Shifting Federal Landscape: Why Contractors Must Act Now
Recent developments from the General Services Administration (GSA) are triggering a fundamental shift in how contractors must approach federal procurement. As the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program undergoes significant restructuring—driven by executive mandates for efficiency and fiscal responsibility—contractors are [...]
Self-Scoring Solicitations Revolution: Transforming GSA Procurement
Self-Scoring Solicitations Revolution: Transforming GSA Procurement The new executive order by President Trump is a milestone in government contracting, reshaping how federal agencies buy goods and services. One of the most compelling trends emerging from this legislative shift is [...]