Maryland technology founders can now apply for TEDCO’s SBIR/STTR Proposal Lab—a structured, results-driven program designed primarily to help teams prepare competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Phase I proposals. The curriculum focuses on NSF’s...
Cyber Monday is the perfect time to invest in your professional growth. Save 35 percent on OST On Demand courses through December 31. Cyber Monday usually brings a blur of discounts, but here is one that can shape your entire year ahead. Our holiday training sale...
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The federal government is preparing the next iteration of CIO–CS (Chief Information Officer – Commodities and Solutions), now called “The Store.” It will serve as a $20B marketplace for IT hardware, software, cloud services, collaboration tools, cybersecurity...
AI is accelerating fast, and it’s already transforming how contractors run capture. OST Global Solutions hosted a straight-to-the-point session on how AI can strengthen early positioning, sharpen strategy, and boost win probability long before a proposal is written....
Our holiday training sale is already in full swing. Take 35% off all on demand courses through December 31, 2025. As Thanksgiving week settles in, many GovCon professionals use this stretch of the calendar to reflect, reorganize, and map out what needs to shift for...
Download the slide deck PDF. GSA is expanding OASIS Plus again, and the next on-ramp is approaching fast. On November 20, OST Global Solutions hosted a focused webinar that broke down what the addition of five new domains means for federal contractors preparing for...
The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific and PEO Digital’s Strategic Sourcing Services Program Office are preparing a major DoD-wide vehicle to streamline Oracle software, hardware, and services procurement. This pre-RFP notice signals the start of early...
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, has opened applications for Cohort 2 of the BRIDGE Proposal Lab – a powerful, cohort-based training and advisory program designed to help socially- and economically-disadvantaged individuals (SEDIs) and very...
Industry veterans David Huff and Olessia Smotrova create an AI system that makes a difference in winning contracts. After decades in the trenches of federal BD, we’ve decided it’s time to build an AI platform that actually works. David Huff (CEO) and...
At OST Global Solutions, we are proud to work alongside those who have served our nation, veterans whose dedication, leadership, and sense of mission continue to inspire everything we do. In the world of government contracting, veterans bring unmatched discipline,...
As 2025 winds down, we want to thank you for being part of the OST community, and help you get a head start on your GovCon goals for 2026. Starting today, you can save 35% on all OST On-Demand Courses. No code required, your discount will be applied automatically at...
Team, partners, and friends, I’m proud to announce that Bill Schalik has been appointed President of OST Global Solutions. For the past five and a half years, I’ve worked side by side with Bill as he’s grown into an outstanding business development leader. He...
The General Services Administration (GSA) continues to broaden the scope of its OASIS+ program, adding new domains and issuing another round of awards. For federal contractors, this is a rare second chance to secure a spot on one of the government’s most powerful...
The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), in coordination with AFICC, USACE, and IMCOM, is preparing a $2.65 billion architecture-and-engineering (MATOC) to deliver climate-informed design and construction services for new and existing Air Force and Army...
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is reopening its flagship Solutions for Intelligence Analysis (SIA 3) contract vehicle through a new Small-Business On-Ramp—a rare chance for qualified small firms to join a $17 billion program that supports the Defense...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing a massive recompete — the PMO Technical Assistance Contract (PTAC) — valued at up to $1.3 billion. The contract will provide technical and professional services across the Program Management Organization (PMO)...
Download the Slide Deck PDF Federal contracting is changing fast — and not in favor of the status quo. On October 29, 2025, OST Global Solutions hosted a timely, high-impact webinar featuring Bill Schalik (President OST Global Solutions) and Dave Huff (CEO...
Federal contracting has hit a wall. Solicitations are down 74%. Cancellations are up. Delays are stretching into 2026. And the government shutdown is only making things worse. You can’t afford to wait for the market to recover. You need a pipeline that works in this...
You can’t wait this market out. Build a winnable pipeline now. Webinar: Federal Contracting Is Shrinking – How to Build a Pipeline That Wins in a Down Market Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM ET Speakers: Bill Schalik, President of OST Global...
