Episode 14: Kevin Plexico — The Data Behind the Chaos in GovCon“Chaotic” may be the best word to describe GovCon right now.In this episode of The Future of GovCon, Jake Frazer sits down with Kevin Plexico, SVP at Deltek and longtime leader behind GovWin, to unpack what is actually happening beneath the noise in government contracting.From shutdowns and shifting policy priorities to AI, acquisition reform, and the long term outlook for defense and civilian spending, Kevin brings data driven clarity to one of the most disruptive periods the industry has seen in years.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the podcast: https://pts.careers/podcastWhat we cover:• Why 2025 feels different from past administration transitions• What the data says about DHS, DoD, and civilian agency spending• Terminated contracts and who was impacted most• Small business pressure and the shrinking number of primes• The “One Big Beautiful Bill” and what it unlocks for contractors• AI’s real impact on GovCon, beyond the hype• FAR reform, GSA consolidation, and acquisition flexibility• Where growth will come from in 2026 and beyondChapters:00:00 – Why “chaotic” defines GovCon right now03:30 – Kevin’s path into GovCon and GovWin09:15 – From floppy disks to web based GovCon intelligence14:00 – AI in GovWin and proposal development19:55 – 2025 spending trends and agency winners and losers24:00 – Contract terminations and small business impact29:00 – DHS, defense growth, and civilian agency pressure33:00 – The One Big Beautiful Bill explained38:30 – Acquisition reform, FAR changes, and GSA’s role45:00 – Why fewer companies are priming in GovCon50:00 – The future of small business and 8A pathways56:00 – Space, defense priorities, and long term outlook1:01:30 – One word to describe the future of GovCon⸻LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER COPY (JAKE’S VOICE)Kevin Plexico: The Data Behind the Chaos in GovCon“Chaotic” is probably the best word to describe GovCon right now.In this episode of The Future of GovCon, I sit down with Kevin Plexico, SVP at Deltek and the mind behind GovWin, to break down what is actually happening in the market and where things are heading next.From shutdowns and contract terminations to AI, acquisition reform, and the real implications of recent policy shifts, Kevin brings a clear, data backed perspective to one of the most turbulent periods the industry has seen.If you are trying to make sense of where to invest, how to position your business, or what 2026 may look like, this episode is worth your time.🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the podcast: https://pts.careers/podcast

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