SmallGovCon Week in Review: July 21-25, 2025

Happy Friday! It’s been a busy week in the federal government space, with leadership changes and sweeping workforce shifts making headlines. For one, the State Department’s deputy secretary has stepped in as acting head of the GSA. Contractors should also keep a close eye on changes ranging from the NDAA to SBA rules, with new OMB guidance urging agencies to consolidate procurement. You can read more about these topics in the articles below.

Have a great weekend!

• State Dept deputy secretary takes over as new acting GSA leader
• Trump withdraws VA CIO nominee amid plans to shrink IT workforce
• OPM on track to eliminate 1,000 positions by the end of the year
• GAO releases its annual FraudNet program report
• Army Futures Command pushes to streamline requirements amid acquisition reform
• From NDAA to SBA, there’s a lot for government contractors to keep their eye on
• OMB Issues Guidance for Agencies to Consolidate Federal Procurement Activities
• Over 24,000 VA positions face potential downgrade, as classification review expands
• USDA to relocate more than half of D.C. area employees under reorganization plan
• Congress pushes right to repair provisions in 2026 defense bill

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