Change is greater than ever…
Adapting to Change in 2025: Unanet Resources for Government Contractors
A note fromCraig Halliday CEO of Unanet
2025 has presented entirely new challenges to GovCons, even those accustomed to navigating changing priorities and regulations. For over 30 years, we at Unanet have been committed to supporting GovCons and helping them achieve success, and this year is no different. Whether it’s our ongoing focus on delivering industry-leading service and support as you refine your technology to accommodate the latest market dynamics, or this centralized library with detailed information leveraging our decades of knowledge and experience in government contracting, we’re here to help you. With this resource, we’re sharing in-depth knowledge, ways you can connect with expert partners for advice, what our solutions can do to help position you for success, and ways to get in touch.
A note fromChris Crowder Executive Vice President, GovCon for Unanet
For decades, I have been working hand-in-hand with government contractors to help them grow and adapt to a changing and complex federal government. While navigating these times of uncertainty may be rocky, I firmly believe GovCons will always play a critical role in improving the lives of citizens and maintaining the security and stability of our nation. Much more than a software company, Unanet is a partner you can count on every step of the way. I hope you’ll connect with us directly if you have any questions or concerns.
Knowledge and experience you can use
This year has brought challenges across every corner of the GovCon world. We’ve gathered practical resources and expert insights to help you make sense of the trends shaping our industry.
Cybersecurity & CMMC
CMMC goes into effect on November 10th of this year with three years of rollout for Level 1, 2, and 3 assessments. Here are some resources to stay up to date on the key tasks and prepare:
- Contracts that involve FCI or CUI are now required to include CMMC clauses, specifically DFARS 252.204-7021 and 7025.
- The Department of Defense (DoD) will implement enforcement of these requirements over the next three years, allowing self-assessments for certain contracts during the initial phases.
- To help contractors prepare, the DoD is providing training through DAU and hosting webinars. Additionally, small businesses may be eligible for relief or phased support through coordinated efforts between the SBA and DoD.
Unanet Resources
FAR update and procurement reform
The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul has been done at a tremendous pace this year, with major and minor impacts across all aspects of contracting. Agencies are rolling out their own adjustments as well, so the transition is as dynamic as it is rapid. PilieroMazza provides pretty comprehensive Weekly Updates.
Unanet Resources
GSA, federal vehicles and AI in government
The General Services Administration (GSA) continues to prioritize taking control of essential acquisition vehicles, IDIQs, and GWACs, especially for technology and AI-related procurements. Watch for updates and category expansions, while resources such as the Unanet Exploring AI series and the GAUGE AI Supplement offer guidance on industry trends. The government is forging new partnerships with major AI vendors, enhancing automation and advanced analytics adoption across federal agencies.
Additionally, the GSA has undertaken the consolidation of its acquisition management processes, aiming to streamline operations, reduce administrative complexity, and improve transparency for both government buyers and vendors.
Unanet Resources
Small business and set-aside programs
The SBA is considering updates to size standards, with PilieroMazza PLLC noting proposed increases to many thresholds. Small businesses will face mounting compliance demands, including CMMC, alongside traditional requirements such as certifications and audits. The proposed H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) offers favorable tax changes for pass-through and small-business firms. Furthermore, Congressional language in the NDAA supports broader access for nontraditional firms and aims to streamline set-aside processes.
Unanet Resources
Government shutdowns, continuity, and risk management
Government contractors continue to face significant risks from potential shutdowns and funding interruptions, making it essential to uphold robust stop-work and idle-time policies as well as contingency funding plans. Data from the 2025 GAUGE Report reveals that only about 31% of firms currently have formal stop-work order policies in place—a clear vulnerability in their preparedness for abrupt funding pauses.
Effective oversight and continuity require contractors to engage in scenario modeling and maintain adequate cash runway buffers. Recent legislative developments, such as H.R.1's increase to the debt ceiling, may help mitigate immediate default risks (Congress.gov), but proactive risk management remains crucial for government contractors.
Unanet Resources
Partner and external resources (2025)
These organizations and centers provide uptodate analysis, toolkits, and transition tracking relevant for government contractors navigating the 2025 changeover and policy shifts.
PSC's FAR Overhaul Center
PSC's Government Funding & Shutdown Resource Center
Boost's GovCon Insights
BDO's Government Contracting / Public Sector hub & insights page
Cohnreznick's GovCon360°
Aprio's Assistance with Government Contract & Grant Terminations, Stop-Work Orders, and Claims
GovExec's Presidential Transition Resource Center
GovExec's Shutdown Page
What you can do with Unanet Solutions
Transform your business development to find and win new contracts.
Adapting to changing priorities means finding new opportunities. Unanet has a suite of solutions to help, including:
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GovCon Solution
GovIntel (Contraqer)
Easily find, score, and prioritize new opportunities from the broadest set of vehicles and sources in the industry. Assign tasks and automate follow-up for teaming. Assess competitions and agency trends to inform strategy. -
GovCon Solution
CRM for GovCon
Optimize capture processes, create a predictable pipeline, and manage complex relationships with agencies, partners, and projects with ease. -
GovCon Solution
Unanet ProposalAI
Unanet’s AI-powered solution for writing government proposals faster and better. Gain access to better opportunity identification and assessment, AI-powered pursuit recommendation, enhanced market intelligence, pipeline and relationship management, advanced reporting and analysis, and much more.
Audit preparation and compliance as a competitive advantage
Stand ready to detect and remove unallowable costs, avoid errors, and save time. Pass audits in hours, not days with features such as incurred cost templates, automated cost, and routine book posting. Stay ahead of future compliance needs and position yourself to win and grow today with software built to scale to all contract types and support advanced Business Systems.
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GovCon ERP
Compliance
Meeting stringent standards for everything from timekeeping to security, incurred cost, and more while efficiently delivering service to your contracts is why our software was built. Unanet is built around compliance, making it easy to pass audits without extra work.
Maximize productivity and transform strategy
Simplify your operations, maximize productivity and utilization, and bring your team together to adapt to changes with features like enhanced project visibility, effective time and expense tracking, real-time reporting, and comprehensive contract and subcontractor management.
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GovCon ERP
Resource Management
Gain visibility into all your projects, people, financials, and pipeline with our project forecasting and resource management. Improve resource utilization, identify key skill gaps, and target recruiting and retention to keep your business aligned for growth. -
GovCon ERP
Project Management
Flexible and intuitive tools to plan, track, and manage all of your projects in real time. Configurable to meet your business needs without sacrificing any compliance or efficiency. Gain insight into performance through interactive dashboards, customizable analytics, and intelligent alerts. -
GovCon ERP
Contract Management
Reduce costs, eliminate errors, and automate reporting with Unanet. Scale your business with tools built specifically for professional services firms to increase efficiency without sacrificing compliance. -
GovCon ERP
Subcontractor Management
Unanet Enterprise Subcontractor Management helps you run leaner, improve cash flow, and position your business for future growth.
Insights to demonstrate clear value and impact
It’s important to be able to demonstrate the impact you have had on the American people and our federal government in clear, quantifiable terms. Our analytics tools help you cut through complexity. With forecasting capabilities, financial dashboards, and insights tuned to your business, you’ll have the confidence to make smart, strategic decisions, and clearly demonstrate impact.
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GovCon ERP
Analytics
Connected, comprehensive data from your entire business updated in real time helps your team say aligned, efficient, and ready to grow. Unanet delivers standard reports right out of the box, and our intuitive drag-and-drop interface lets you build your own custom dashboards, alerts, and scheduled reports.
Customer Resources
As a strategic partner invested in your success, Unanet provides you with award winning customer support, office hours, education and training, and a community of industry experts and peers to help guide you on your path to success.
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Customer Support
Always-available support
When you have a question, we’re just a call or click away. From live customer support Monday through Friday to 24/7 access to the Unanet Knowledge Base and eLearning content, we’re here to help you keep everything running smoothly. -
Experience Center & Community
Customer Office Hours
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Unanet University
Elevate your expertise
Equips you and your team to manage change and get the most out of Unanet through on-demand courses, certification programs, and hands-on instruction. -
User Groups
A network that gets it
Join a Unanet regional user group or virtual community to connect with likeminded peers who know precisely what you’re experiencing.
Questions or ideas?
If you have any questions or if there’s any way we can support you further, contact your customer success manager or our support team. We’re proud to be part of your team and look forward to making good on that promise every day.
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