JR & Ali Show: Federal Procurement in Turbulent Times with Brian Hebbel

In this timely episode of The JR and Ali Show, JR Glass, President of GovCon Growth Solutions and Ali Steer, President of Steer Operational Solutions, welcome special guest Brian Hebbel, President, BARC BusinessAdvisors. With over 34 years of experience inside government contracting and a new perspective from the industry side, Brian dives into the real-time impact of recent Reduction-in-Force (RIF) actions across CMS, NIH, and other HHS agencies. From shocking layoffs and budget cuts up to 35%, to disrupted communication channels, org charts wiped clean, and contractors left in the dark, this episode peels back the curtain on the chaos behind the headlines. The trio shares practical advice for navigating the storm, including how contractors can support overwhelmed agency staff, prepare for logical follow-ons, and stay mission-focused despite uncertainty. Whether you're a government leader, a contracting officer, or an industry partner trying to make sense of the current climate.