Navigating the New Era of Government Contracting: Define, Demonstrate, Deliver
By Paul Karch, Founder, GARDANT GLOBAL Published: December 2025 Executive Summary As we close out 2025, one thing is indisputable: the GovCon landscape has fundamentally changed. Between DOGE, the government shutdown, and a rapidly evolving procurement environment, traditional approaches to government contracting no longer suffice. Success in 2026 will belong to organizations that define their […]
GOVCON Reimagined
Imagination is the forefather of reimagining. The Federal bureaucracy imagined a perfect purchasing world with GSA in 1949. Per the GSA website https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/mission-and-background/our-missions-evolution. “Former President Harry Truman established GSA on July 1, 1949, to streamline the administrative work of the federal government. GSA consolidated the National Archives Establishment, the Federal Works Agency, the Public […]
The 14th Annual Michigan Cyber Summit
The 14th Annual Michigan Cyber Summit brings together local and national thought leaders to help attendees stay ahead of the curve in preparing to defend, respond and recover from cyber threat actors. The State of Michigan has long been considered a national leader in cybersecurity, and this Summit facilitates conversations about leveraging generative AI in […]
OPTOKON is leading the way in high-density fiber-optic infrastructure
OPTOKON is leading the way in high-density fiber-optic infrastructure with the introduction of its new DOS Cabling System, developed in collaboration with SENKO Advanced Components and featuring SN-MT connectivity. The system supports up to 3,456 fibers in a single 1 RU patch panel, eliminating on-site splicing with 96-fiber pre-terminated trunk cables for faster, cleaner deployments. […]
OPTOKON Expands Its Global Footprint with OPTOKON North America
About OPTOKON a.s. Founded in 1991 and based in Jihlava, Czech Republic, OPTOKON a.s. has established itself as a trusted provider of optical passive and active components, ruggedized devices, and advanced fiber optic solutions tailored for military, industrial, and telecom applications. Operating across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, OPTOKON delivers custom communication solutions […]
DOGE and Small Business Government Contracting, a commentary by Paul J Karch, Founder / CEO GARDANT GLOBAL
Wow, what a surprise when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) decided to look at Federal government contracts. The number of specific contracts and grants that have been cancelled is amazing. Many were cancelled for the right reasons and some questionable as to whether the rationale for cancellation was fully vetted. You can review these […]
EO Enterprise’s new PL Digital Market reimagines IT product/service procurement
Erika Christ, PEO Enterprise Strategic Communication Directorate April 2, 2025 FORT BELVOIR, Va. – U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise today announced the launch of the Product Lead (PL) Digital Market, which replaces PL Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Services (CHESS), effective Apr. 2, 2025. With the establishment of the Digital Market […]
Biden looks to preserve tech, cyber legacy with veto threat
Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden arrive for the signing of the executive order on AI on October 30, 2023. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Experts see continuity in tech policy from the Biden administration to a possible Kamala Harris presidency, with possible divergence on some national security and antitrust issues. White House TMF Customer […]