The Telltale Heart – When Contract Vehicles Go Awry: The CIO-SP4 Failure

If Edgar Allan Poe had been a federal contractor, he might have written a very different story. In this version, the quiet thumping under the floorboards is not a guilty conscience, but the sound of yet another contract vehicle going sideways. With the official announcement of the collapse of CIO-SP4, we find ourselves once again […]

2026 and Beyond: The Trends Reshaping GovCon—And How to Position Strategically

As Shamrock kicks off 2026, we’re taking a clear-eyed look at the realities shaping the GovCon landscape, and the moves companies must make to stay resilient. Two themes are dominating early-year conversations: the mounting likelihood of another government shutdown and the accelerating push toward CMMC compliance. Coming off a volatile 2025 marked by economic tension, […]