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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 18 MIN

GovCon Hot Topics: What Contractors Need to Know Right Now with Eric Nusbaum

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In this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire is joined by Eric Nusbaum, CEO of ENcompass Consulting Group for a rapid-fire breakdown of the biggest GovCon acquisition updates shaping the market right now. Known for his clear-eyed take on industry trends, Eric walks through what contractors need to know, and do, about Army MAPS, the AFRL MAC IDIQ, GSA MAS Refresh 31, the cancellation of CIO SP4, and the next phase of MDA Shield. From fast-approaching proposal deadlines and new certification requirements to major shifts in GSA reporting and the ripple effects of CIO SP4’s cancellation, this conversation cuts through the noise with practical guidance. Eric shares where opportunity still exists, how companies should reposition quickly, and why proactive business development matters more than ever in a crowded IDIQ landscape. If you’re trying to keep pace with fast-moving federal acquisitions in 2026 and figure out where to focus your time and resources, this episode delivers timely insight and actionable perspective straight from the front lines of GovCon strategy. To connect with Eric, visit him on LinkedIn here. To learn more about ENcompass Consulting Group, visit their website here.

In this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire is joined by Eric Nusbaum, CEO of ENcompass Consulting Group for a rapid-fire breakdown of the biggest GovCon acquisition updates shaping the market right now. Known for his clear-eyed take on industry trends, Eric walks through what contractors need to know, and do, about Army MAPS, the AFRL MAC IDIQ, GSA MAS Refresh 31, the cancellation of CIO SP4, and the next phase of MDA Shield. From fast-approaching proposal deadlines and new certification requirements to major shifts in GSA reporting and the ripple effects of CIO SP4’s cancellation, this conversation cuts through the noise with practical guidance. Eric shares where opportunity still exists, how companies should reposition quickly, and why proactive business development matters more than ever in a crowded IDIQ landscape. If you’re trying to keep pace with fast-moving federal acquisitions in 2026 and figure out where to focus your time and resources, this episode delivers timely insight and actionable perspective straight from the front lines of GovCon strategy. To connect with Eric, visit him on LinkedIn here.To learn more about ENcompass Consulting Group, visit their website here.

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