Reporter Perspectives: Navigating GovCon Media Relations

by Tomeka B. Scales, Ph.D., Director of Media Engagement & Communications, PSC

 


For marketing, communications, and media professionals, navigating the federal government contracting (GovCon) sector presents distinct challenges that require a solid understanding of government policies, regulations, and procurement processes. This knowledge is crucial for crafting informed messaging and cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders. 

Doug Cameron (Freelance Journalist), Carten Cordell (Managing Editor at Government Executive), Sara Friedman (Managing Editor at Inside Cybersecurity), and Tom Temin (Host and Managing Editor, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin, Federal News Network). Below are three main takeaways from the event:

Key Trends in Government Contracting Reporting

Potential changes to the thresholds for micro-purchases and simplified acquisition purchases, if approved and implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council, could enable agencies to procure services through these streamlined methods.
The contraction of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) – a network of organizations supplying materials, products, and services to the Department of Defense and government-operated/owned facilities – and the increasing reliance on defense contractors to support various projects.


Read the entire article in the Winter 2025 edition of Service Contractor magazine.