April 3, 2026, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued a statement praising President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027.
See also: Defense Budget Materials - FY2027.
The Congressional Research Service released IF13197 Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA; P.L. 119-60) contains numerous provisions regarding cyber-related issues, including artificial intelligence (AI). Title XV organizes Cyberspace-Related Matters into five subtitles: A. Operations; B. Cybersecurity; C. Information Technology and Data Management; D. Artificial Intelligence; and E. Reports and Other Matters. Other titles in the FY2026 NDAA contain provisions directly or indirectly related to cyberspace and AI. This In Focus describes selected elements of these and other selected provisions and potential issues for Congress.
On March 31, 2026, the Small Business Administration announced that small manufacturers across the country will soon be eligible for enhanced support through the SBA’s International Trade Loan (ITL) Program. The loans, which come with a 90% federal guarantee, will help manufacturers expand facilities, hire workers, and increase production – as part of the Trump Administration’s broader effort to rebuild America’s industrial dominance and strength. In addition, the SBA recently expanded ITL eligibility to include small businesses across the food supply chain, including those in the agriculture, production, and logistics industries.
Starting May 1st, manufacturers across NAICS Sectors 31–33 will become eligible for the expanded ITL Program. Eligible businesses may use the funds to:
NAICS Sectors 31–33 include:
April 3, 2026, Maria Silvester is retiring from her current position as a contracting officer in the Clothing and Textiles supply chain with eight years of service.
Read more HERE.
April 1, 2026,
Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value): $321,000.
Contractor Awarded Name: Brand & Oppenheimer Co. Inc., Portsmouth, RI.
See: SAM Notification.
April 6, 2026, Contract Opportunity: Parka, Navy Working Uniform (NWU), Woodland Camouflage
This requirement is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Refer to Section I of the solicitation for full-text.
See: SAM Notification.
April 6, 2026, Cloth Netting Contract Awarded.
Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value): $172,500.
Contractor Awarded Name: HLC Industries, Inc., Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004.
See: SAM Notification.
