SmallGovCon Week in Review: July 13-17, 2026

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This week in federal government contracting saw articles on pausing parts of CMMC and the role of AI in federal procurement.

• Pentagon suspends CMMC phase two requirements, launches review of program
• An in depth look at interagency contracting
• Senate rejects Cyber Force push as debate over cyber structure continues
• The government’s role in innovation may be changing from customer to investor
• The federal government is trying to drive innovation with accountability
• GSA Solicits Industry Feedback to Enhance American-Made Product Procurement
• House hearing spotlights SBA’s 8(a) overhaul as tribes press for application backlog relief
• SBA Commends U.S. Department of War’s Suspension of CMMC Phase II for Small Defense Contractors
• Pentagon proposes new secrecy power to withhold unclassified records from public-access laws
• Despite revisions, GSA’s proposed AI acquisition rule still falls short, stakeholders say
• Pentagon seeks to shift billions to cover rising personnel costs
• SBA enters ‘new phase’ with Palantir on anti-fraud efforts

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