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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Defense Department is taking a closer look at 8(a) contracts, and reshaping how innovation is managed

from The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

The Defense Department is sending two clear signals to the contracting community this month: it’s reviewing large 8(a) contracts, and it’s reshaping how innovation moves through the Pentagon. We’ll walk through what’s under review, what’s changing in the innovation ecosystem, and what industry should be paying attention to right now with Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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