👨‍✈️ VA to cut nearly 30,000 jobs—but avoids mass layoffs

🤝 The Deal Desk

Guam National Guard Seeks Vendor for Equipment Calibration & Repair

The Guam National Guard is requesting quotes for a Single Award Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide equipment calibration and repair services at its Barrigada facility. Under Solicitation No. W911YU-25-Q-A027, the agreement will support the Guard’s Medical Detachment over a 12-month period, with BPA Calls issued as needed. View this opportunity.

FAA Seeks Input from Vendors for Security Guard Services in Oklahoma City

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a Market Survey/Request for Information (RFI) to assess vendor capability for providing Security Guard Services at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Interested vendors must submit details that demonstrate their qualifications and ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). View this opportunity.

⚡ 60-Second Scan

• Federal hiring freeze extended through Oct 15.

• South states urge halt to public-sector cuts.

• $450 K settlement in Hartford over DHA billing.

🧾 Compliance Pulse

New Rule to Ease Drilling Restrictions in the U.S. West

The U.S. Department of the Interior has proposed changes to onshore drilling rules that would allow energy companies to combine oil and gas output from multiple leases using a single well pad—a process known as commingling. The department estimates the change could save the oil and gas industry up to $1.8 billion annually. The move aligns with mandates from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which instructed the Interior Secretary to approve commingling requests more broadly. The rule is still in the proposal stage and open to public comment. Read more. 

🕵️ Agency Intel

VA to cut nearly 30,000 jobs—but avoids mass layoffs

The Veterans Affairs Department announced it will reduce its workforce by approximately 30,000 by September 30, 2025, achieved through attrition and a hiring freeze instead of involuntary layoffs. The cuts—far less than earlier plans for 80,000—aim to reduce administrative costs while preserving frontline services for over 9 million veterans. Contractors should anticipate reduced staffing availability and consider focusing on systems that support process automation and workforce efficiency. Read more. 

💼 GovGear

Economic Impact Report on International Students

NAFSA has released its annual state-by-state analysis of how international students contribute to the U.S. economy. According to the latest data for the 2023–2024 academic year, these students added $43.8 billion to the U.S. economy and supported over 378,000 jobs. The tool, developed in partnership with JB International, offers interactive charts, reports, and breakdowns by state and congressional district. It's a helpful resource for agencies focused on education, economic development, and immigration policy. Access the resource.

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