The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhaul continues to reshape how contractors interact with the government. One of the most impactful updates so far is the reorganization of FAR Part 5, which governs presolicitation notices, solicitation visibility, and award publicity. If you’ve ever wondered when opportunities are announced, how buyers publish them, and how awards are […]
In July 2025, Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that could have a major impact on veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) nationwide. Officially titled the “Department of Defense Contracting Goals for Small Business Concerns Owned and Controlled by Veterans”, this amendment is designed to give veteran […]
Call now to qualify: (888) 299-4988 A Policy Earthquake You Can’t Ignore The Office of Management and Budget recently dropped Memorandum M‑25‑31, directing agencies to buy “common goods and services” through existing government‑wide vehicles—chiefly the General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). The memo lays out a limited time runway for the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) […]
If you touch Department of Defense work—directly or as a subcontractor—Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is no longer a “someday” project. It’s a contracting reality that now determines who can bid, who can get awarded, and who stays in the defense supply chain. In late 2024, DoD finalized the CMMC rule at 32 CFR Part […]
Navigating the complex world of security clearances is essential for any business looking to compete for classified government contracts. With over 4.2 million government and contractor employees holding security clearances across 80 executive branch agencies, understanding the clearance process can make the difference between winning lucrative federal contracts and missing critical opportunities. At FedBiz Access, […]
The Office of Management and Budget just released Memorandum M‑25‑31, directing every agency to buy “common goods and services” through government‑wide vehicles—chiefly the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). The FAR Council now has less than 60 days to make MAS the default path for those purchases. Why This Matters Three Ways to Act Now & Save 20%: Why Contractors Choose FedBiz Access: […]
The Road to a $100,000 Micro-Purchase Threshold If you sell to the federal government today, you already know the micro-purchase threshold (MPT) is $10,000. That ceiling means anything above $10K usually triggers more paperwork, competition, and wait time. But a legislative package transmitted to Congress in July would phase that ceiling up to $100,000 over […]
Fiscal Year 2025 is speeding toward its climactic fourth quarter, and there’s no longer any room for modesty. Federal buyers are under pressure to obligate an estimated $260 billion between July 1 and September 30—roughly one-third of the annual budget—before those dollars vanish back to the Treasury. In that environment, contractors who wait quietly in […]
If you’re in the government contracting world, you know how important it is to have accurate, timely intelligence. But with so many platforms out there promising market insights and contract tracking, how do you choose the right one? FedBiz365 isn’t just another market intelligence tool. It’s a platform built for growth-minded contractors who want to […]
Crack the Code: How to Actually Stand Out in the Government Marketplace Welcome back to FedBiz’5, the podcast that cuts through the noise of government contracting to give you clear, actionable insights in ten minutes or less. In this episode, Bobby Testa—your caffeine-fueled host and federal market decoder—dives deep into one of the biggest challenges […]