In today’s federal contracting environment, mergers and acquisitions are playing a larger strategic role. While opportunities are growing, the issues are uniquely complex. GovCon M&A requires navigating a wide range of considerations, and many leaders underestimate the implications of small-business eligibility changes, compliance gaps, novation requirements, and organizational conflicts of interest. These issues must be carefully navigated, as they can impact the viability of existing contracts, affect the target company’s continued eligibility for government contracts, and pose other challenges. Maria Panichelli leads this primer on the unique considerations in government contracting mergers and acquisitions, and discusses how to effectively navigate these complexities.
4.9.2026