Federal Spending Peaks July 1st through September 30th
As the federal fiscal year draws to a close, agencies across the U.S. government are once again working to allocate remaining “use it or lose it” funds, budgeting dollars that must be spent by September 30th to avoid reductions in future allocations.
In FY 2025, the federal government is projected to spend approximately $102 billion on information technology investments, according to the Federal IT Dashboard (Office of Management and Budget). Civilian agencies account for about $75.1 billion (Congressional Research Service), while the Department of Defense continues to lead in IT and cyber investment, requesting over $64 billion across IT and cyberspace activities (GovWin).
By September 30th, agencies like the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Law Enforcement entities are actively seeking small business partners, both prime and subcontractors to fulfill their technology and infrastructure needs.
So, what federal priorities can your business support?
The Fed Continues to Fortify IT
As digital-first and hybrid operations become standard, IT investment continues to move from short-term responses to long-term modernization strategies.
Top federal IT priorities include:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud computing
- Citizen experience
- Network infrastructure modernization
- Broadband connectivity
- Process automation
As the largest buyer of IT hardware worldwide, the federal government is investing heavily in secure, scalable infrastructure to replace aging systems and enhance service delivery.
This year's $102 billion IT budget represents an effort to modernize federal systems, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve digital interactions with citizens (OMB Federal IT Dashboard).
What are GSA Schedules?
The General Services Administration (GSA) manages long-term contracts with commercial companies, offering federal agencies pre-negotiated pricing on products and services. These GSA Schedule Contracts can be awarded within six months, depending on the complexity of your proposal.
GSA Schedules include IT hardware and software, office supplies, and professional services. View the complete list on the GSA eLibrary.
Getting a GSA Schedule for your business isn’t as easy as filling out a form or signing up online. There are a variety of steps that need to be completed prior to accepting bids. These steps include providing proof of your company’s prior experience, financial records, and company practices. Also, an additional prerequisite to contracting with the Federal Government is ensuring your products are TAA compliant.
AddOn’s Commitment to Helping You Find a Solution
As the world’s largest independent manufacturer of optical transceivers and high-speed cabling, AddOn Networks offers both legacy and next-generation TAA compliant solutions designed to scale existing federal IT needs. We provide a wide range of in-stock, 100% OEM-compatible products that are ready to ship when you need them.
Why Choose AddOn Networks?
- 20+ years of experience supporting federal, education, and healthcare IT infrastructure projects
- TAA compliant products ready for immediate federal deployment
- Up to 70% cost savings compared to the leading OEMs
- Comprehensive inventory of legacy & cutting-edge transceivers and cabling
- Support for discontinued OEM lines (e.g. Marconi, Nortel, Tellabs) and legacy form factors such as Zenpak, GBIC, and X2
Contact us today to fulfill any federal GSA Schedule contract needs.