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Government Contractor’s Playbook

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About the show

The GovCon Brief is your trusted source for news, insights, and strategy in the world of government contracting. Whether you're a seasoned contractor, a small business exploring federal opportunities, or a consultant navigating the FAR, this podcast delivers weekly briefings on what matters most. We break down new regulations, high-impact RFPs, contracting trends, and insider perspectives to help you stay informed and competitive in the federal marketplace. Hosted by experts in the field, each episode blends analysis, actionable tips, and real-world stories from the frontlines of procurement.

Latest episodes

  • The CPARS Overhaul: Data, Risk, and Contractor Accountability

    November 14, 2025 · 13 min

    The federal government is resetting how it judges contractors: the CPARS overhaul, driven by the pending FY 2026 NDAA and the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, is eliminating subjective ratings and narratives like “Exceptional”. Instead, the new…

  • Top Small Business Federal Contract NAICS Codes FY 2025

    November 13, 2025 · 11 min

    Tracking the top NAICS codes for small-business federal contracts is a strategic imperative for small and mid-sized government contractors. This episode reveals the Top 10 NAICS Codes Dominating Small-Business Federal Contracts in FY 2025…

  • Government Contractor Shutdown Restart Strategy: The 3-Day Email Plan

    November 12, 2025 · 11 min

    The shutdown is over, now what? The first 72 hours after a federal shutdown ends are just as critical as the shutdown itself for small or mid-sized government contractors. This episode breaks down the essential 3-Day Email Plan designed to…

  • The Pentagon Just Rewrote the Rules: The Warfighting Acquisition System

    November 10, 2025 · 14 min

    The Department of Defense (DoD) has dropped a bombshell, overhauling its entire acquisition playbook, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled on November 7, 2025. This is a full-on shift to a speed-first, commercially integrated…

  • Federal Small Business Contracting Shifts in FY 2025

    November 7, 2025 · 15 min

    Stop waiting for set-asides! The federal contracting playbook that delivered success for small businesses in 2023 is now expired for FY 2025. This episode dives into the structural shifts transforming government procurement, explaining why…

  • AI and the Future of Federal Contracting

    November 6, 2025 · 15 min

    Artificial intelligence isn’t coming to federal contracting—it’s already here, reshaping what the government buys and how it evaluates vendors. In this podcast, we dive into how agencies like the GSA, DoD, DHS, and VA are actively…

  • Federal Contract Management During Government Shutdowns

    November 5, 2025 · 21 min

    Navigating a government shutdown doesn’t have to derail your small business, performance, or cash flow. This podcast provides the essential playbook for protecting federal contracts when payments get delayed and confusion…

  • Public Procurement Pivot: Localizing Business During Program Freezes

    November 4, 2025 · 20 min

    With HUB certifications paused and federal payments delayed, this podcast breaks down how Small Businesses (SMBs) can pivot to local government and school district contracts. Learn why procurement hasn't stopped—it’s just shifted closer to…