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Army Corps Freeze Hits Small Vendors Hard: What Contractors Need to Know Now
If you're a construction, engineering, or environmental firm working with the Army Corps of Engineers, the news out of Washington should have your full attention. On October 17, the Trump administration froze another $11 billion in Army Corps infrastructure projects, halting work on flood control, navigation, and environmental efforts, especially in Democratic-led regions. And while the political battle is grabbing headlines, it’s the real-world economic pain that’s hitting small contractors right now.
The $1.2B Army Contract That’s Raising Eyebrows and What Small GovCon Firms Should Learn From It
A nearly bare-bones small business just landed a $1.2 billion U.S. Army contract to manage detention facilities and the GovCon world is stunned. Acquisition Logistics LLC, a little-known firm with no website and minimal public footprint, was awarded the massive deal to run Camp East Montana, a proposed migrant detention center.
Streamlined Army Acquisition Is a Game-Changer for Small Contractors—If You’re Ready to Move Fast
The U.S. Army is rewriting the rules of the game—literally. In 2025, Army Futures Command (AFC) rolled out a radical shift in how it defines and buys new technology. Instead of bogging vendors down in technical checklists, AFC is now asking for solutions to big, open-ended problems. For small businesses and non-traditional vendors, this is one of the biggest federal contracting opportunities in years—but only if you’re ready to adapt fast.
Streamlined Army Acquisition Is a Game-Changer for Small Contractors—If You’re Ready to Move Fast
The U.S. Army is rewriting the rules of the game—literally. In 2025, Army Futures Command (AFC) rolled out a radical shift in how it defines and buys new technology. Instead of bogging vendors down in technical checklists, AFC is now asking for solutions to big, open-ended problems. For small businesses and non-traditional vendors, this is one of the biggest federal contracting opportunities in years—but only if you’re ready to adapt fast.
Army’s Bold Overhaul: What It Means for Defense Contractors—Especially the Small and Nimble
On April 30, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth dropped a bombshell in the form of a sweeping memo ordering a full-scale transformation of the U.S. Army. This isn’t a bureaucratic shuffle or a few tweaks at the margins—it’s a root-and-branch reimagining of how the Army organizes, equips, and fights. For businesses with Army contracts—or hoping to break into the space—this is not just news. It’s a full-on call to pivot, adapt, and rethink your positioning in the defense landscape.