Center for Government Contracting News

Dr. Arun Seraphin, Emerging Technologies Institute; Stephanie Halcrow, Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting; and Anna Kim, Emerging Tecnologies Institute

Opening Remarks: Jerry McGinn, Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting and Brig. Gen. Guy Walsh, NDIA. Fireside Chat: The Hon. Ellen Lord, The Hon. Doug Bush, and The Hon. John J. Young, Jr.

This timely discussion focused on how recent changes in federal contracting are impacting small business as they work to adapt and to remain competitive. There are many questions and today’s panel explored how businesses are navigating these challenges and finding opportunities. Many small businesses, for example, are tightening their belts to weather the upheaval. Others are just plain showing resilience during this time.

Against a backdrop of ongoing War in Ukraine, conflict across the Middle East, and a rising People’s Republic of China in the Strait of Taiwan, the new Trump Administration faces a looming question: How prepared are we for the next full-scale military conflict should the balloon go up today?

Prototyping efforts drive innovation in technology, boost manufacturing efficiency, and support workforce development

Prototyping efforts drive innovation in technology, boost manufacturing efficiency, and support workforce development

The George Mason University’s Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting hosted a webinar discussion on February 5, 2025 to explore areas where DOGE could have an impact on the government contracting community.

GMU researchers recommend a National Strategy for Mobilizing the Defense Industrial Base, drawn from lessons from World War II, Iraq/Afghanistan, Covid-19, and Ukraine

GMU researchers recommend an alternate framework for the incoming Trump Administration to enhance software quality,
minimize disruption, and maintain access to cutting-edge technologies

Researchers will examine options for the expanded use of Title VII of the Defense Production Act, incentivizing collaboration in the acquisition process, and best practices intellectual property data rights management