GovCon’s vital signs point to DHS’ partial closure, Anthropic’s possible exit and the FAR Overhaul

GovCon’s vital signs point to DHS’ partial closure, Anthropic’s possible exit and the FAR Overhaul

From WT 360: The market from all angles by Nick Wakeman, Ross Wilkers

March 23, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 315

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the Homeland Security Department's funding lapse and other industry developments with guest Stephanie Kostro.

Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council, joins Nick and Ross to go over how the Homeland Security Department funding lapse is uneven in nature and other industry-wide happenings.

People in this episode

Hosts: Nick Wakeman, Ross Wilkers

Guest: Stephanie Kostro

Topics covered

  • government funding
  • Homeland Security
  • industry trends
  • DHS closure
  • FAR Overhaul

Keywords

  • DHS
  • funding lapse
  • Anthropic
  • FAR Overhaul
  • government contracting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Professional Services Council, Homeland Security Department, Anthropic, FAR

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