SmallGovCon Week in Review: January 12-16, 2026

Happy Friday! We are already halfway through January and 2026 is off to a quick start. This week’s federal contracting headlines point to a busy year ahead, but we hope you have time for some rest and relaxation this weekend after a productive week.

In this week’s federal government contracting news, look for updates on how agencies are using AI in all aspects of acquisition and their missions and an emphasis on using different tools to fight fraud.

• DLA’s foundation to use AI is built on training, platforms
• Senate bill will require DoD to review cyber workforce gaps
• Lawmakers call for more federal workforce details in latest spending ‘minibus’
• Whitehouse: PRIORITIZING THE WARFIGHTER IN DEFENSE CONTRACTING
• Government needs more agency buy-in to fight fraud with tech, officials say
• ‘One chance to get it right’: VA secretary pledges VHA improvements
• The National Reconnaissance Office has a new top official
• White House creates new assistant attorney general focused on fraud
• GAO: Combating Fraud: Approaches to Evaluate Effectiveness and Demonstrate Integrity
• GAO: How Can Federal Government Agencies Stop Fraudsters from Stealing Billions?
• Supreme Court lets stand ruling that blocks subcontractors from protesting
• SBA Finalizes SBIC Reforms to Fuel Private Investment in Critical Industries
• After a Strong FY 2025, Defense and Aerospace Contracting is Poised for Future Growth
• Running Government Like a Small Business: Cut Waste, Crush Fraud, Hearing Before the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

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