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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 Vision Forecast is the only non-profit reporting of the defense, civilian, and federal IT markets. It is presented and organized by the PSC Foundation.

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December 8, 2026 Day 1

In-Person Only

Jim Carroll

CEO, PSC

Stephanie Kostro

President, PSC

The Macroeconomics & Defense Topline 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

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.

The DoD Services team provides an in-depth evaluation and analysis of the defense services sector to include top-level support priorities under a new administration, defense Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and Knowledge Based Services (KBS) budgets, as well as major technology topics facing this changing market. The report developed by this team provides an excellent understanding of these key trend as the DoD invests in new technologies and modernization.

Department of Homeland Security

Our team provides a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Homeland Security, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission.  We address factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. We also include 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, our findings will help gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

Department of Health and 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.  opportunities within the department. Further, the study findings will help gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs. 

Department of Justice

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.

Military Health

This team 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.

Department of State

The Department of State 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.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Department of Commerce

EPA

Our Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) team provides a comprehensive analysis of the agency, specifically focusing on its mission and priorities. We address factors impacting opportunities at EPA, such as strategic plans, statutory drivers, trends, and changes. The report also includes an analysis of the agency's budget to help report holders and conference attendees identify future opportunities. Further, our study findings will help you gain insight into major initiatives, programs, and upcoming procurements and technology needs.  

December 9, 2026 Day 2

In-Person Only

Stephanie Kostro

President, PSC

This team prepares a forecast of the emerging trends and dynamics related to IT and Cyber from a DoD perspective. The team explores the latest policies, technologies, and operations affecting the Department’s ability to deliver advanced IT and Cyber solutions across the DoD enterprise. The forecast also includes a presentation of budgets aligned to IT and Cyber priorities for the Department.

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.

This team takes a bird’s-eye view of the market through the lens of the financial & analyst community. Discussions 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 speaking with the government, directly resulting in a 360 degree view of market dynamics.

Department 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.  

NASA

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.

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. 

Department of Transportation

Our team provides a comprehensive analysis of the Department of Transportation, specifically focusing on objectives and priorities outlined within the agency mission.  We address factors impacting their ability to execute this mission, such as: strategic plans, trends and drives, and outside influences. We also include 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, our findings will help gain insight into key initiatives, programs and upcoming procurements, and agency technology needs.

Department of Treasury

Department 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.

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Dec. 8-9, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City

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December 8, 2026 Day 1

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