On this episode of GovCon Executive Slice, Shelley McGuire chats with Jim Bobeck, CEO of FHAS Inc., shares how a 30-year-old company has remained a trusted small business in the federal healthcare space while navigating constant change in government contracting.

An attorney by background and a longtime leader at FHAS, Jim explains how the company built its reputation around a clear niche, medical legal reviews and coverage determinations, and a disciplined, repeatable process that delivers measurable outcomes. In today’s environment, where agencies face increased scrutiny, regulatory complexity, and a shift toward firm-fixed-price contracts, he emphasizes that the government isn’t buying hours anymore; it’s buying operational peace of mind.

Jim also discusses how FHAS is adapting to evolving requirements around interoperability, security, and AI-enabled services. After decades of primarily operating as a subcontractor, the company is expanding its footprint and investing in a health intelligence platform designed to turn medical coverage data into actionable insights for federal programs.

The conversation highlights what it takes to stay relevant in FedHealth: focus on your niche, build trust through outcomes, form the right partnerships, and continuously evolve without losing sight of who you are.

To connect with Jim, follow him on LinkedIn here.

On this episode of GovCon Executive Slice, David Blackburn welcomes Stacey Piper, Founder and CEO Piper Strategies and host of the Branding the Beltway podcast, to talk about what it really takes to stand out at GovCon events. The conversation digs into how companies show up, get noticed, and leave a lasting impression in crowded rooms.

Stacey challenges the idea that branding at events starts and ends with logoed shirts and booths, emphasizing that personal presence is often the most powerful brand touchpoint. The discussion explores how intentional details, individuality, and coordination across teams can elevate visibility, start conversations, and create memorability, whether at large-scale conferences or smaller networking gatherings.

The episode offers a fresh perspective on event branding, highlighting why thoughtful, human-centered brand expression matters just as much as traditional marketing tactics in the GovCon space.

To connect with Stacey, follow her on LinkedIn here.

In this conversation, David Blackburn is joined by Blake Harvey, the newly announced President of Red Team Consulting, one of the most trusted institutions in the GovCon market. Blake has been with Red Team since 2018, rising through the ranks and helping shape how contractors approach business development, capture, and long-term growth.

Red Team Consulting has been a steady, respected voice in the federal sector for more than two decades and was recently named a 2026 Elevate GovCon honoree. In his new role, Blake is leading day-to-day execution while helping guide the firm’s strategic direction at a moment when the federal market is changing fast.

This episode dives into Red Team’s leadership transition, what Blake is seeing across the GovCon landscape right now, and how contractors should be thinking about growth, resilience, and positioning as we head deeper into 2026. If you want perspective grounded in experience and real market exposure, this is a conversation worth your time.

To connect with Blake, follow him on LinkedIn here.

In this podcast, David Blackburn connects with ⁠Christian Ferreira⁠, CEO of Procurement Sciences AI. The company is reshaping how government contractors operate in a market that grows more competitive every day. Procurement Sciences AI is the team behind Awarded AI. The first AI native operating system built specifically for GovCon. A platform that unifies opportunity discovery, bid decisions, proposal automation, compliance reviews, and post award delivery inside one secure environment. It is already trusted across the industry, including by nearly a quarter of the Top 100 contractors, and it recently secured a thirty million dollar Series B to accelerate what comes next. Christian’s background in engineering, strategy, and mission focused leadership, shaped in part by his service as a Marine Corps Sergeant, informs the way the company approaches this work. Built by people who have lived the GovCon pain points, Procurement Sciences AI is targeting the core inefficiencies that slow teams down and limit their ability to compete. In this episode, Christian joins to explore the questions every GovCon leader is asking. What is the biggest friction point in the lifecycle and why is AI positioned to change it. Why generic tools like ChatGPT or Copilot cannot carry the depth and compliance needs of federal contracting. What it means to build an AI platform for GovCon rather than retrofit one. And where AI is headed across the lifecycle in the next twelve to twenty four months. If you want a clear, grounded look at how AI will reshape the future of federal contracting, this conversation is one worth your time.

To connect with Christian, follow him on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠.

On November 7, 2025, OrangeSlices AI held a GovCon Exec forum. This clip is from the fireside chat between Adam McNair and Bryon Kroger.

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In this episode, David Blackburn catches up with Corey Solivan, founder of Data Room AI. The company is building tools that take the flood of open federal data and turn it into something growth and strategy teams can actually use. Clear insight, faster planning, and a more connected view of the GovCon landscape.

We dig into three main areas.

First. The core problem that led to the creation of Data Room AI and the gaps in today’s GovCon research and planning process that many teams still struggle with.

Second. The growing conversation around AI and why it matters to distinguish between tools built for chatting and tools built for real decision support.

Third. A look at several new Data Room AI capabilities rolling out now and how they reflect the larger shift toward more intelligent, automated workspaces.

If you want a sharper sense of where GovCon data and decision-making are heading, this is a conversation worth hearing.

To connect with Corey, follow him on LinkedIn here.

On November 7, 2025, OrangeSlices AI held a GovCon Exec forum. This clip is from the information shared by Ted Rose of Rose Financial.

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