When federal agencies make purchases, their first step isn’t writing a contract—it’s defining what they need. That step, called requirements development, is guided by FAR Part 11. This section of the FAR lays the foundation for every contract by establishing the rules agencies must follow to describe their needs clearly, fairly, and in a way […]
Landscaping services—including lawn care, tree trimming, erosion control, and seasonal upkeep—are essential across federal, state, and local properties. From military bases and national parks to courthouses and university campuses, sprawling green spaces offer recurring contract opportunities for small and mid-sized landscaping businesses. With federal agencies spending billions annually under NAICS 561730, the time is ripe for […]
Every government building needs to be cleaned—and not just once. Courthouses, military bases, federal offices, and VA hospitals require regular, reliable janitorial and facility support services to stay operational and compliant. This creates a steady stream of government contracting opportunities for businesses like yours. If you own or operate a janitorial or facility support company, […]
When emergencies strike, speed matters. Whether responding to a natural disaster, cyberattack, public health emergency, or humanitarian crisis, federal agencies need to buy fast—and vendors need to be prepared to step in. That’s the purpose of FAR Part 18, the part that governs emergency acquisitions. It provides critical flexibilities for rapid procurement when traditional processes […]
A Quiet Beta with Big Implications Click over to beta-search.certify.sba.gov and you’ll see a simple banner: “Small Business Search is currently in Beta… you may find different search results here than in DSBS, so please continue to rely on DSBS for your professional needs for now.” It sounds innocuous, but the U.S. Small Business Administration […]
Take a quick look at SAM.gov and you’ll notice some familiar hurdles—solicitations that get re-scoped, forecasts that take time to refresh, and plenty of chatter about Q4 budgets. Even so, contracts are still being awarded every week, often via task orders, BPAs, and streamlined sole-source actions that move quietly behind the scenes. The common thread? […]
Knowing and understanding your competitors in government contracting can be just as important as knowing your buyers. While most businesses are laser-focused on finding the next opportunity, the smartest ones are also asking, “Who else is pursuing this? What do they charge? Who do they team with? What makes them win?” Those answers can shape […]
Pull up your favorite procurement coffee mug—the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) just entered the fast-lane. On April 15, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14275, “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” Its marching orders? Strip the FAR down to essentials, rewrite it in plain English, and let agencies test-drive the new language immediately. Barely six […]
Pull up a chair, because the biggest shake-up in federal procurement since the GSA Schedule was born just landed on your desk. Signed on March 20, 2025, Executive Order 14240, “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement,” returns the General Services Administration (GSA) to its 1949 roots: serving as the marketplace for the […]
For government contractors looking to grow, diversify, or just get a foot in the door, the federal market isn’t the only game in town. The State, Local, and Education (SLED) marketplace offers an often-overlooked lane full of real opportunities—and FedBiz365 makes tapping into them easier than ever. This article will walk you through how to […]