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September 28, 2026 4 min read

DLA's $400M Electrical Steel Contract: Ceiling vs Orders

The Defense Logistics Agency electrical steel contract carries a $400M ceiling and $2.0M in recorded orders (USAspending). How to read the gap.

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July 5, 2026 6 min read

Federal Transformer Procurement: Policy vs. Reality

Federal transformer procurement in 2026 runs on domestic-sourcing rhetoric while the biggest federal rebuild imports its fleet. What the gap means for buyers.

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April 20, 2026 6 min read

DOE FY27 Budget: $15B IIJA Cut Threatens the Grid Funding Procurement Teams Are Counting On

The White House FY27 budget proposes canceling $15.247B in IIJA DOE funds. Here is what is already gone, what survives, and what it means for equipment procurement budgets through 2026.

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