# Federal Agencies Accelerate Tech Buying

Federal technology buying is shifting toward faster, mission-focused delivery, with Calls for Solutions (CFSs) increasingly able to lead directly to contract awards and shorter, more targeted industry engagements. The development affects how agencies and contractors identify and pursue technology needs, particularly in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum technology.

- CFS activity may create a more direct path from agency problem statements to contract awards, so contractors should assess relevant agency calls early.
- Companies can consider early collaboration or investment strategies in cyber, AI, and quantum, as the signal identifies these as areas of particular interest.
- Procurement teams and industry stakeholders should account for shorter engagement cycles when planning market research, solution development, and agency outreach.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of War (DoW)

### Vendors
- Carahsoft (Government technology channel-program facilitator)

### Sources
- [Mike McCalip Carahsoft Interview—Government Tech Is Changing](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/mike-mccalip-carahsoft-interview-govt-tech-oem-msp-si) - ExecutiveBiz