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The 2026 federal pay raise, projected to be one of the most significant adjustments in recent years, represents a seismic shift in the GovCon ecosystem, serving as both a catalyst for agency modernization and a disruptive force for the private sector. As federal staffing experts, we view this transition not…

Federal contract protests rarely make headlines inside an organization. The legal team handles filings, capture teams move on to the next opportunity, and leadership focuses on revenue forecasts. But for the people teams and hiring managers closest to the work, a protest can feel like someone has hit the pause button on…

Congratulations. Your firm has successfully navigated the complex solicitation process and secured its first major federal contract as a Prime Contractor (and Prime, henceforth). This achievement is substantial, yet the transition from Proposal Positioning to Contract Performance is the most precarious phase for a new contractor. The initial euphoria of…

Sarah Martinez had spent eight years in HR at a mid-sized defense contractor when she received the call that would redefine her understanding of federal staffing. It was October 2025, only days into the new fiscal year, when her company secured a $47 million Department of Defense contract for cybersecurity…

Your firm has secured a slot on a $15 Billion Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), giving you access to hundreds of potential Task Orders (TOs) across the DoD and Civilian agencies. The strategic challenge is no longer winning the contract vehicle, but staffing and winning the subsequent, high-velocity TO competitions. One…