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FAR Part 44 Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know About Subcontracting Policies and Procedures

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is being re-written to streamline outdated rules, eliminate inconsistencies, and make contracting guidance more accessible for both agencies and industry. This sweeping modernization—sometimes called the FAR 2.0 initiative—is designed to align procurement with today’s realities: commercial innovation, digital tools, and faster acquisition cycles. One of the most important updates in […]

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Teaming Tip: When “Exclusivity” Should Be a Hard No

Teaming with a prime can open doors, especially on bigger IDIQs, GWACs, and agency-specific programs where you need reach, facilities, or clearances you don’t yet have. But there’s a catch many small businesses learn the hard way: a broad exclusivity clause can quietly take your most valuable assets—capabilities, key people, and past performance—off the market […]

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September Is National Preparedness Month: Why Government Contractors Should Act Now

September is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside each year by FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security to remind Americans that disasters can strike at any time. Floods, hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and even hazardous oil or chemical spills can devastate a community in a matter of hours. For businesses, the impact can […]

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Big news for GovCon: key dollar thresholds jump on October 1 — here’s what it means for you

If you sell to the federal government (or want to), mark October 1, 2025 on your calendar. The FAR Council’s FAC 2025-06 final rule raises a number of acquisition-related dollar thresholds to keep pace with inflation. Two headline changes stand out: Several other ceilings and approval levels move up too—including the 8(a) sole-source justification trigger […]

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The Quiet Engine of American Progress: A Labor Day Salute to Government Contractors—and the Buyers Who Power Them

Labor Day celebrates the builders—the people who turn big missions into tangible outcomes. In government contracting, that means welders and software engineers, machinists and program managers, small-business owners and acquisition pros. Together, they’ve been the quiet engine behind America’s security, infrastructure, and innovation for nearly 250 years. From the Republic’s first paperwork to the first […]

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FAR Part 9 Gets A Makeover: What It Means for Government Contractors

When it comes to winning government contracts, being responsible and capable is as critical as price and performance. That’s where FAR Part 9 — Contractor Qualifications comes in. It’s the set of rules designed to ensure agencies award contracts only to contractors with integrity, reliability, and solid performance records. With the recent FAR Overhaul, Part […]

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FAR Part 5 Overhaul in Plain English: What It Means for Government Contractors

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 […]

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DoD’s New VOSB Amendment Could Open More Contracting Doors for Veteran-Owned Businesses

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 […]

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OMB Memo Turns the Spotlight on GSA Schedules—Here’s How to Seize the Moment (and Save 20%)

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) […]

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