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Contractor remedies amid overhaul of federal spending

A February 11, 2025 Executive Order (EO) and a February 26, 2025 Trump Administration memorandum aimed to transform the federal government’s contract, grant, and loan spending.
The EO implementing the Department of Government Efficiency’s cost efficiency initiative, and the guidance that followed, required a sweeping review of “all existing covered contracts and grants,” as well as a comprehensive review of their contracting policies, procedures, and personnel over a 30-day period that ended on March 28, 2025.

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Where in Federal Contracting is BACK!

Welcome to the new WIFCON.com
The WIFCON forum, blog topics, and contracting updates including federal contracting regulations, the contract award process, pricing, administration, and subcontract management. We facilitate knowledge sharing and problem-solving within the FAR contracting community.

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Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base

Executive Orders – April 9, 2025
As Chief Executive and Commander in Chief, I am committed to ensuring that the United States military possesses the most lethal warfighting capabilities in the world. America’s defense industrial base is central to this effort. Similarly, the defense acquisition workforce is a national strategic asset that will be decisive in any conflict, where the factory floor can be just as significant as the battlefield.
Government agency responses due between June 8 and October 6, 2025.

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U.S. Government Accountability Office High Risk List

There are 38 areas on our High Risk List as of February 2025. Our list has led to significant financial benefits for the country and taxpayers. Efforts to address High Risk issues have totaled nearly $759 billion in savings—an average of $40 billion per year. Since the last update 2 years ago, progress was seen in ten areas, resulting in approximately $84 billion in financial benefits.
Congress and executive agencies working together on our open recommendations can lead to lasting solutions and billions more in cost-savings for Americans. Overall, 25 areas maintained their status. Three areas regressed—DOD Weapon Systems Acquisition, Improving IT Acquisitions and Management, and Managing Federal Real Property. And, we added one new area on federal disaster assistance due to the recent increase in natural disasters and the need for efficient and effective federal relief.

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Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production

Executive Orders – March 20, 2025
The United States possesses vast mineral resources that can create jobs, fuel prosperity, and significantly reduce our reliance on foreign nations.  Transportation, infrastructure, defense capabilities, and the next generation of technology rely upon a secure, predictable, and affordable supply of minerals.
Government agency responses due between March 30 and May 4, 2025.

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GSA to cut 577 schedule vendors, 31 SINs

As part of efforts to right-size the schedules program, GSA is reviewing vendors who don’t meet the sales quota or are having performance and compliance issues. As part of efforts to right-size the schedules program, GSA is reviewing vendors who don’t meet the sales quota or are having performance and compliance issues.

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Six Essential Tips for Understanding Intellectual Property Rights Under Government Contracts

Contractors navigating federal procurement must understand how IP is created, owned, and licensed under government agreements. The failure to properly manage IP rights can lead to the unintended loss of ownership, competitive disadvantages, or disputes with the government over licensing terms. These six tips will help contractors protect their innovations while remaining compliant with government regulations.

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