The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

For small businesses chasing federal contracts, the stakes are high—and the playing field isn’t always level. Bid protests have become a vital check on the system, offering smaller firms a way to challenge unfair awards and hold agencies accountable. But critics warn the process can be costly, slow, and ripe for abuse. As the federal government pushes for more equitable contracting, the question looms: is the protest system helping or hurting small business? Here with his insights is Partner at Haynes Boone, Zach Prince.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The initial results are in for the pilot effort to improve the cloud security program known as FedRAMP, four vendors have crossed the finish line to receive low authorizations under FedRAMP, proving the faster process is working for more on how the General Services Administration plans to continue to improve FedRAMP, federal news networks executive editor Jason Miller joins me nowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal contracting is shifting fast—and small businesses are getting caught in the middle. Set-aside programs are stalling. Agencies are backing off. And contractors are left wondering: what happened? Billions of dollars in opportunities are on the line. Audrey Roofeh, CEO of Mariana Strategies, joins us to break down what’s changing, why it matters, and what small businesses need to watch for right now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton How federal policy uncertainty is quietly reshaping the landscape for small business contractors How bid protests are becoming a critical tool for small firms trying to compete in the federal marketplace Billions in FAA funding are on the table, but is the federal workforce ready to handle the surge in procurement?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As billions in new funding head toward the Federal Aviation Administration, industry experts are questioning whether the agency has the staffing and infrastructure to manage the procurement surge. Meanwhile, the president’s newly unveiled AI strategy is sending ripples through the contractor community, with PSC weighing its implications for innovation, compliance, and competitiveness. Here to unpack the details is President of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie Kostro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Copyright is a hot topic these days, especially as AI tools consume vast amounts of digital content. Now, a powerful new system from the U.S. Copyright Office is helping creators, researchers, and legal experts trace copyrighted works all the way back to 1898. Joining me to unpack the launch of the Copyright Public Records System is Shawn Gallagher, a management and program analyst at the Copyright Office.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being called as a Congressional witness can be terrifying, but it is also a vital information link that supports lawmaking, oversight, and public accountability. Spoiler alert--preparing well is the best way to be successful. Here with some insider tips on how to do that is the author of "Testifying before Congress", now out in an updated edition, Bill LaForge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A powerful new tool that could change how we access decades of creative history The most important things to think about if you are called to testify before Congress The Senate pushes forward on defense and health fundingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The General Services Administration continues to shake up its leadership ranks. The top federal buildings official at GSA is out before implementing a reorganization plan for his part of the agency under his leadership, GSA set a goal of cutting the federal real estate portfolio in half. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has nominated a new permanent head to lead GSA Federal News Network story Heckman is here with more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Trump administration's new artificial intelligence action plan is centered on exporting American AI to the world, and part of the plan is enabling the rapid adoption of AI within government. With more on what the White House is saying about its AI plan federal news networks. Justin Doubleday joins me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.