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Select GCR is a trusted growth partner for SMEs looking to break into the government marketplace. It prepares them to become contract-ready and competitive while simplifying every step so they can concentrate on running and scaling their businesses. What market barriers does Select GCR help small businesses overcome before pursuing government contracts? Even though the U.S. government ranks among the world’s largest buyers, many businesses fail to tap into the substantial opportunity as they lack the structure, compliance framework and visibility that federal buyers expect. Select GCR closes that gap. A full-service business development partner, it guides businesses through registration and certifications to bid preparation and compliance. In turn, clients stand as strong candidates for local, state and federal opportunities that align with their capabilities. How does Select GCR strengthen internal readiness for organizations entering competitive government contracting environments? The company also equips them with the knowledge to manage government contracting functions within their own organizations. The objective is sustained capability, not reliance. “We want to see them succeed, not just by winning contracts, but by learning how to endure that success long-term,” says Jason Bortz, president & CEO.
Contractors pursuing federal, state, and local opportunities navigate a procurement landscape where requirements shift constantly and expectations vary by agency. The process is weighed down by extensive documentation, dense attachments, and rigid formatting rules that leave little room for error. While many tools today can produce basic outlines, that’s rarely the real challenge. The hard part is generating answers that stay accurate, ensuring compliance, and translating scattered requirements into a polished, submission-ready proposal. This unmet need in the GovCon ecosystem is precisely the problem McCarren AI was built to solve. Its integrated GovCon AI platform is designed to make government proposal work less manual, less error-prone and far more collaborative. The platform’s ability rests on two principles: simplicity and quality. Simplicity focuses on fitting the technology into the workflows people already use, while quality centres on producing output that meets the strict compliance and audit expectations of public procurement. “Our goal is to fundamentally improve the public procurement process and support the nation’s progress,” says Yotam Segal, CEO. “We operate as an applied AI lab that builds practical solutions for the contractors who drive that work.” The platform exists as an online web application and inside of Microsoft Word, which eliminates the need for users to learn a new system or maintain a separate content library. Contractors can open a document, activate the assistant and immediately work within a familiar environment. That choice removes the barrier that slows most enterprise AI adoption. Behind the interface is a sequence engine that runs complex workflows end to end. The agents automate task chains that complete each step without interruption, producing compliance matrices, capability statements or formatted sections with minimal manual effort. Every output remains fully traceable and auditable, which ensures a human reviewer can confirm the AI’s work before anything moves forward. This result is efficiency with control: the machine manages mechanical tasks while people shape context, judgment, and tone.
Sara Mulligan-Mauermann, and Brianna Kulp, Public Health Nurse – Communicable Disease, Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services
Mark Buonauro, Chief Information Technology Officer, Kern County
Jonathan Behnke, Chief Information Officer, City of San Diego
James Grimsley, Executive Director, Advanced Technology Initiatives, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and Karen DiMeo, CEO, AERODiMEO
Ria Pavia, Deputy Director of Innovation, Performance and Audit, City of Ontario
Craig Brown, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Westland
Richard Fields, Deputy Chief, Los Angeles City Fire Department
Securing contracts has evolved into a strategic process where businesses depend on consulting firms for market intelligence, proposal development, compliance management, and effective negotiation tactics.
AI-driven predictive analytics now enable government contractors to anticipate needs, optimize bids, and automate compliance, transforming procurement into a proactive, data-driven, and highly competitive process.
The Evolving Intelligence of Government Contracting
Government contracting is undergoing a fundamental shift. As regulatory frameworks expand and competition intensifies, agencies and contractors are being pushed to operate with greater speed, accuracy, and accountability. Traditional, manual approaches to procurement are no longer sufficient. Instead, data intelligence, automation, and strategic foresight are becoming essential pillars of success across the public sector ecosystem. Artificial intelligence now plays a defining role in how government contracts are identified, evaluated, and managed. AI-powered platforms are helping organizations cut through complex solicitations, track compliance requirements in real time, and forecast risks long before they become costly obstacles. By enabling smarter decision-making across the contract lifecycle, these technologies are improving operational efficiency and promoting transparency and consistency in government procurement. It is within this broader transformation that McCarren AI has been recognized as the Top AI-powered Government Contracts Platform of 2026, reflecting the growing importance of intelligent systems in public-sector operations. Technology alone is not enough. Government contracting remains a highly nuanced domain, shaped by policy interpretation, acquisition strategy, and institutional experience. Consulting firms continue to play a critical role by translating complex regulations into actionable strategies and aligning organizational capabilities with government mission needs. Strategic advisory services, proposal expertise, and compliance guidance are increasingly vital for organizations seeking sustainable growth in this space. Against this backdrop, Select GCR has earned distinction as the Top Government Contract Consulting Firm of 2026, underscoring the value of informed guidance alongside digital innovation. This edition of Govt CIO Outlook explores how the convergence of intelligent platforms and strategic expertise is redefining the future of government contracting. By focusing on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, we aim to equip leaders with the insight needed to adapt and thrive.
