This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Ross Wilkers, senior staff Reporter for Washington Technology. They discuss the recently released WT Top 100 contractors.

Topics include:

• 11 new companies made the list for 2026
• Many were heavily focused on defense and law enforcement
• The outlier was first timer Lancer Information Solutions, an SDVOSB focused 100% on civilian agencies
• One woman-led company, Intuitive Research and Technology Corp came in at #81
• Despite the OneGov initiative, the VAR/VAD community was well represented with Carahsoft at #25, ThunderCat at #43, DLT at #87 and CDW-G at #90.
• Wilker's article on SBAs Small Biz scorecard.

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This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Shauna Weatherly, president of FedSubK and a former federal acquisition professional.

Topics discussed include:

• The current market climate, especially issues impacting small contractors
• The problems facing companies with various set-aside status
• Focusing on emphasizing your core capabilities, not yout set-aside status
• Compliance issues like the CMMC approaching deadline
• Growth strategies for small contractors
• The power of storytelling and social media

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This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower interviews Kevin Plexico, executive vice president of Deltek. The interview focuses on Deltek's 17th annual Clarity study which covers a multitude of issues in the government contracting arena.

Issues discussed include:

• The impact of AI across the GovCon community and the investments contractors are making in AI
• The overall impact of DOGE, especially on small contractors
• Adapting to the new procurement regulations and the flexibility for contracting officers
• Diversification as a growth strategy
• Top issues for BD professionals

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