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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.
Proposal Compliance Review: A Critical Step in Winning Federal Contracts
The Pressure of the Federal Solicitation Season Every year, the final quarter of the federal fiscal calendar—July through September—ushers in an intense wave of contract opportunities. Agencies must obligate their allocated budgets before the September 30 deadline, resulting [...]
OASIS+ Phase-II vs. On-Ramp
Many contractors have been watching GSA’s OASIS+ developments closely and asking a straightforward question: Are On-Ramp and Phase-II the same thing? They aren’t. On-Ramp is GSA’s ongoing process for adding qualified vendors to existing OASIS+ [...]
Federal Contracts Cancellation: Implications for Small Businesses
Understanding Federal Contracts Cancellation Over the past two fiscal years, a clear pattern has emerged in federal procurement: agencies are cancelling their agency‑specific, non‑GSA contract vehicles and migrating requirements to existing “Best‑in‑Class” contracts managed by [...]
Inside the 2025 Construction Contract Surge
The United States is experiencing a dramatic Construction Contract Surge unlike anything seen in recent memory. As of mid-2025, federal agencies are issuing a torrent of new solicitations for construction work—spanning infrastructure megaprojects, GSA renovations, [...]
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 [...]