SmallGovCon Week in Review: July 27-31, 2026

Happy Friday! It’s been another busy week in the federal government contracting arena. I’m filling in for Shane McCall for the Week in Review, while Shane and his family enjoy a well-deserved vacation away from the humidity and heat we have been experiencing here in the midwest. July feels like it has come and gone quite fast. All of us here at SmallGovCon hope our readers have enjoyed this past month celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country with family and friends, and that you all have a relaxing weekend.

For small businesses in the GovCon space, this week was a reminder that staying informed is just as important as staying compliant. Lawmakers continue to debate procurement reforms, while agencies are emphasizing stronger supply chain security and reviewing cybersecurity requirements that directly affect small contractors. With changes to acquisition policies and ongoing discussions around small business programs, now is a great time to review your certifications, strengthen your compliance posture, and keep an eye on upcoming opportunities.

Below are a few articles from this week’s news in federal government contracting. Enjoy the weekend!

• AI incidents bolster push for federal cyber improvements
• House NDAA proposes major acquisition workforce reforms
• Transforming the Federal Government’s Acquisition Marketplace: A Conversation with Laura Stanton
• SBA: Small Business Investment Company Licensing and Examination Fees Inflation Adjustment
• VA won’t require existing FedRAMP certification for cloud contracts, memo reveals
• DoD is looking for new ways to bring commercial innovation into national security
• The debate over CUI is revealing a larger struggle over how government buys technology
• Defense contractor to pay $7.75M to resolve False Claims Act allegations
• OPM’s governmentwide HR system in the clear on post-award GAO bid protests
• Congress Approves Expanded Whistleblower Protections for Federal Contractors

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