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Jason Lee Bakke

Writer, editor of WashingtonHorizon.com, federal acquisition, theater, aviation

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 27 August 2025

"Federal Employment in D.C. Metro Falls to Lowest Level Since Great Recession," Washington Business Journal The DC metro is experiencing a sharp decline in federal employment, reaching its lowest level since the Great Recession, primarily due to extensive job cuts initiated by the Trump administration. With further

Trump weighs renaming DOD back to War Department

Trump weighs renaming DOD back to War Department

President Donald Trump has revived a decades-old debate by signaling his intent to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, reports Politico. The proposal would undo a 1947 reorganization under President Harry Truman, who consolidated the Army, Air Force, and Navy under a newly created Defense Department

DHS refusal to release texts raises federal records law concerns

DHS refusal to release texts raises federal records law concerns

DHS is facing new scrutiny over its handling of internal communications after twice telling watchdog group American Oversight that it could not provide text messages from senior officials related to sensitive operations, reports the New York Times. In a 23 July letter, DHS denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Trump executive order expands Guard role in domestic policing

Trump executive order expands Guard role in domestic policing

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to establish specialized National Guard units in Washington and every state to quell civil disturbances, raising new questions about the military’s role in domestic law enforcement. The order formalizes the creation of “quick reaction” Guard forces dedicated to “ensuring

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 25 August 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 25 August 2025

"OHA Says: For a Size Protest, Bring the Receipts or Face Dismissal," SmallGovCon In a recent ruling, SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) clarified that filing a size protest requires substantial specificity and relevant documentation, emphasizing the importance of precise fiscal data and the risks of

Madison Services, Inc. (B-423030.2; B-423030.3)

Madison Services, Inc. (B-423030.2; B-423030.3)

You should not care. Category: Technical evaluation, price reasonableness, best value tradeoff Date: 25 June 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-423030.2%2Cb-423030.3 Madison Services protested the National Park Service’s RFQ for preventative maintenance on Alcatraz Island, challenging NPS’s technical evaluation, its price reasonableness analysis

US business travel resilient despite global caution

US business travel resilient despite global caution

Business travel to the United States is proving more resilient than corporate sentiment suggests, reports Skift. Despite unease over tariffs, visa rules, and broader geopolitical instability, transaction records show companies continue to prioritize the US as a business destination. BCD Travel reports US business travel volumes have rebounded to near