The Defense Department is taking a closer look at 8(a) contracts, and reshaping how innovation is managed
The Defense Department is taking a closer look at 8(a) contracts, and reshaping how innovation is managed  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Tue Jan 27 2026
Description: 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.