If your business offers critical goods or services that support disaster recovery, now is the time to get in front of FEMA. Natural disasters are accelerating—and so is the need for trusted vendors who are registered, prepared, and able to deliver on short notice. While hurricane season officially began on June 1 in Florida, the […]
Why Government Buyers Spend More and Move Faster at Year-End For federal contractors, summer doesn’t just mark the start of beach weather—it marks the start of something far more valuable: the federal government’s Q4 spending spree. As agencies approach the end of the fiscal year on September 30th, they enter a high-pressure, high-velocity phase of […]
In government contracting, the fourth quarter isn’t just busy—it’s a full-blown sprint. As the federal fiscal year comes to a close on September 30th, agencies across the country are racing to obligate the last of their budgets. The result? More contracts awarded between July and September than any other quarter of the year. In fact, […]
Every summer, as fireworks fade and the heat picks up, something big starts brewing in the world of government contracting: Fourth Quarter spending. The federal fiscal year ends on September 30th, and the months of July, August, and September—commonly referred to as Q4—become the busiest stretch of the year for contract awards. Why? Because federal […]
Executive Order 14240 and the Future of Government Procurement Welcome back to FedBiz’5, your go-to podcast for decoding the ever-evolving landscape of federal contracting. In this latest episode, host Bobby Testa tackles the monumental shift underway in government procurement sparked by Executive Order 14240: “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Government Procurement.” If […]
July marks the start of the federal government’s fourth fiscal quarter (Q4), which ends on September 30th. And with it comes the most active spending season of the year. In federal contracting, unspent budget allocations can lead to reduced funding in the next cycle. That’s why agencies enter a “use-it-or-lose-it” mindset in Q4, moving quickly […]
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 […]