# Federal Contractors Reassess Procurement Risk

A Federal News Network article says federal acquisition reform and greater procurement centralization could shorten contractors’ pursuit timelines and shift buying channels, increasing the financial effect of pricing delays, subcontractor shortfalls, compliance remediation, and other risks contractors retain. The article cites approximately $793 billion in federal contract commitments in FY2025 and a 66% competition rate, underscoring the scale and competitive pressure of the market.

- Contractors can track recurring risk-related costs and incorporate them into bid pricing and capital decisions, particularly when pursuit timelines may compress.
- Companies should compare insurance coverage and reserves with their actual retained exposure and assess alternative risk-financing options, as described in the article.
- Procurement teams and business leaders can use the cited market scale and competition rate when evaluating pursuit costs and the financial impact of delayed pricing or subcontractor performance.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Procurement Collusion Strike Force

### Sources
- [
        Why government contracting risk strategy needs to keep pace with the changing procurement landscape - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/10/why-government-contracting-risk-strategy-needs-to-keep-pace-with-the-changing-procurement-landscape) - Federal News Network