Demystifying the Federal Procurement Process: Inside the Mind of a Contracting Officer
by: Michelle WarrenPublished on: 18/06/2026Demystifying the Federal Procurement Process: Inside the Mind of a Contracting Officer Welcome back to Catalyst Conversations. As public sector consultants, Catalyst Consulting Company helps manufacturers accelerate and scale sales through federal, s
Strategic Growth in the SLED Market: Key Takeaways for Public Sector Success
by: Michelle WarrenPublished on: 13/05/20261. Understanding the Scale and Stability of SLED The SLED market is massive, stable, and predictable. When state and local government spending is combined with education, the procurement spend exceeds $100 billion annually. For the furniture industry
Navigating the New Era of TDR and GSA Reorganization
by: Michelle WarrenPublished on: 16/04/2026In our latest Catalyst Conversations session, we dove deep into the rapidly changing landscape of government contracting. Hosted by Michelle Warren and featuring Erv Koehler, Principal at KERV Services LLC and a former GSA senior leader, the meeting provided critical updates for furniture manufacturers and public-sector specialists navigating Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) shifts.
CMMC and the Defense Furniture Supply Chain: What Manufacturers Need to Know
by: Michelle WarrenPublished on: 12/03/2026In our latest Catalyst Conversations, Michelle Warren sat down with Simon Jalali, President of A to Z Management Consulting and an expert with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and compliance auditing, to discuss the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and its looming impact on the furniture industry. As the Department of Defense (DoD) tightens its security protocols, manufacturers must understand that compliance is no longer optional—it is a requirement for staying in the federal supply chain.
