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Released on Nov. 19, 2024 during the two-day Vision Conference


Federal IT Management and Budget
This team prepares an annual five-year budget forecast of the IT market for civil and defense sectors of the federal government, including an assessment of related plans, programs, and market topics that cover computers, telecommunication systems, and related products and services. The committee provides an overall analysis of the federal and IT budgets for various civil and defense agencies, looks at top-line dollars and trends, and then forecasts federal IT spending for the next five years. Included in this forecast is an assessment of the various agency Exhibit 53 submissions to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The effects of government administrative policies and procedures on the IT marketplace are determined in cooperation with government agencies, and a determination is made on essential facts and figures relating to the IT market.

Industry Outlook
This team takes a bird’s-eye view of the market through the lens of the financial & analyst community. Interviews include major financial institutions and analysts who cover government services companies. A wide range of topics are covered including the macro view of government acquisition & buying trends, implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the environment for M&A and impact on the industry, and potential market disruptors such as non-traditional competitors. This “outside-in” perspective complements the other teams that are interviewing the government directly resulting in a 360 degree view of market dynamics.

Acquisition Trends
The Acquisition Trends Team will focus on one of the most dynamic aspects of Federal business – agency acquisition patterns – what are the trends for the Best-in-Class contracts, protests, AI, work site requirements, joint ventures, and small business contracting to name just a few hot topics. Understand how new policies and new acquisition initiatives will impact your bids and your business

Customer Experience
With today’s focus on improving government services, the Professional Services Council formed a Vision Forecast team to focus on citizen services and/or customer experience (CX). This team focuses on identifying the priorities and challenges agencies are having when improving services from the perspective of governance, strategy, performance measures, design thinking, culture, and customer research and understanding. Discussions are conducted with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), agency customer experience and digital services teams, and IT staff. Improving government services has been a focus for several Administrations and has been implemented through guidance in Section 280 of OMB Circular A-11. The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA) was also passed in December 2018 to focus federal agencies on improving digital experiences by improving websites, digitizing forms and electronic signatures.

Federal IT Management and Budget
This team prepares an annual five-year budget forecast of the IT market for civil and defense sectors of the federal government, including an assessment of related plans, programs, and market topics that cover computers, telecommunication systems, and related products and services. The committee provides an overall analysis of the federal and IT budgets for various civil and defense agencies, looks at top-line dollars and trends, and then forecasts federal IT spending for the next five years. Included in this forecast is an assessment of the various agency Exhibit 53 submissions to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The effects of government administrative policies and procedures on the IT marketplace are determined in cooperation with government agencies, and a determination is made on essential facts and figures relating to the IT market.

Industry Outlook
This team takes a bird’s-eye view of the market through the lens of the financial & analyst community. Interviews include major financial institutions and analysts who cover government services companies. A wide range of topics are covered including the macro view of government acquisition & buying trends, implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the environment for M&A and impact on the industry, and potential market disruptors such as non-traditional competitors. This “outside-in” perspective complements the other teams that are interviewing the government directly resulting in a 360 degree view of market dynamics.

Macroeconomics & DoD Topline
This forecast team looks at the overall U.S. economic picture and develops a most likely scenario for federal discretionary spending, culminating in a defense topline forecast. It focuses on macroeconomic indicators, such as GDP growth, the federal deficit, debt/GDP ratio, and the interest rate environment. Its DoD Topline forecast is a ten-year forecast of defense budgets involving a top down look at the DoD budget by appropriation category (e.g. RDT&E, Procurement, O&M and Milpers). The forecast includes relevant information about current DoD activities such as defense strategy and planning, an estimate of the future force structure, an investment forecast, Supplemental spending, efficiency savings, and changing acquisition practices
Defense Reports

DoD IT & Cyber
This team prepares a forecast that analyzes the technology trends and dynamics related to Information Technology (IT) and Command and Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems in the Department of Defense. This study team takes a qualitative look at federal technology trends and assesses how these trends will impact future business opportunities for the Defense professional services industry. For example, the convergence of IT, mobile platforms, and cyber solutions creates opportunities for industry to deliver new capabilities to the Department of Defense. The team will also assess how technology is impacting government business processes, procurement of products and services, and Government’s willingness to embrace technology.

Defense Services
The DoD Services team provides an in-depth evaluation and analysis of the defense services sector including evolving DoD top-level support priorities and the cascading effects on the agencies and industry partners. The DoD Services Team addresses key elements of the defense services sector including budget adjustments and investments, introduction of enabling technologies such as AI, digital engineering, and digital modernization, O&M and sustainment challenges, and the implementation of customer experience. The report developed by this team provides an excellent understanding of these key trends as the DoD invests in new technologies and modernization.

Military Health
The Military Health System (MHS) Analysis Team conducts comprehensive evaluations and analyses tailored to the healthcare defense sector, focusing on the evolving priorities of the Department of Defense (DoD) Service, Health Affairs, and the Defense Health Agency and their impact on the health and readiness of the warfighter and their families. This team delves into critical aspects of healthcare services within the defense sector, including budget reallocations and strategic investments, the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and healthcare modernization initiatives. The team also tackles operational and maintenance (O&M) challenges, sustainment of workforce and healthcare services, and the enhancement of patient experience. The insights provided by this team’s report offer a profound understanding of these pivotal trends, as the MHS embraces innovative technologies and progresses towards comprehensive modernization.
Civilian Reports

Civilian Services
Federal Civilian Agencies differ significantly in their missions, budgets, constituencies etc. However, an in-depth examination of the Civilian Agency interviews by our Civilian Agency team of volunteers uncovers important commonalities amongst the Civilian sector. Understanding these commonalities is valuable for Vision attendees because business strategies, technical solutions, and acquisition approaches utilized by one agency can be potentially applicable to other Civilian agencies. For contractors, this means there is value in knowing what these similarities and trends are in order to help the Government solve common challenges more quickly and efficiently and to assist companies in potentially supporting their business growth from one Civilian agency account to another.

Dept. of Agriculture
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Agriculture, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

Dept. of Commerce
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Commerce specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

Dept. of Energy
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Energy, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

Dept. of Health & Human Services
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

Dept. of Homeland Security
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Homeland Security, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

Dept. of Justice
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Justice, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

Dept. of State
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of State, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

Dept. of Transportation
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Transportation, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

Dept. of Treasury
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Treasury, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

Dept. Of Veterans Affairs
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Veteran Affairs, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

EPA
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Environmental Agency, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

NASA
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.
Released on Dec. 1, 2025 at the Vision Conference
Conference access, virtual sessions on Dec. 2-3, and on-demand presentations included with report purchase
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The Vision Federal Market Forecast includes 20+ in-depth reports on federal IT, defense and civilian budget trends, reform initiatives, drivers, and potential business opportunities.

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration presentation will focus on providing information on agency initiatives. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, and outside influences.


December 3, 2025 Day 3
This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Homeland Security, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.








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The Department of Justice will look at topics focused on providing in-depth information on agency initiatives and opportunities. Emphasis will be on strategic plans, procurements and programs, technologies, trends and drivers, the political landscape, co-agency initiatives/roles, and outside influences.


This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Energy, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.


This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Transportation, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.


This report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Environmental Agency, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission. It addresses factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. The report also includes an overview of the agency budget, including a discretionary and federal IT forecast, to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help you gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

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Federal Civilian Agencies differ significantly in their missions, budgets, constituencies etc. However, an in-depth examination of the Civilian Agency interviews by our Civilian Agency team of volunteers uncovers important commonalities amongst the Civilian sector. Understanding these commonalities is valuable for Vision attendees because business strategies, technical solutions, and acquisition approaches utilized by one agency can be potentially applicable to other Civilian agencies. For contractors, this means there is value in knowing what these similarities and trends are in order to help the Government solve common challenges more quickly and efficiently and to assist companies in potentially supporting their business growth from one Civilian agency account to another.

Released on Dec. 1-3 during the three-day Vision Conference
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