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 […]
Introduction – Why FY 2026 Is Different When the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drops a 55-page “Budget-in-Brief,” government contractors everywhere grab a highlighter. This year’s release is more than another spreadsheet—it’s a blueprint for the Department’s biggest re-org in fifty years, a 27 percent trim in discretionary spending, and, paradoxically, a […]
In today’s evolving federal procurement landscape, staying informed about regulatory changes is crucial. The recent overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 52 brings significant updates that directly impact government contractors. This article aims to explain these changes in plain terms, focusing on key clauses and their implications for your business. Understanding FAR Part […]
If you’ve noticed that SAM.gov feels a little too quiet every July, you’re not imagining things. By mid-summer, most program offices have already finished their market research, selected the contract vehicles they’ll ride for the rest of the fiscal year, and shifted their focus to drafting task orders—not public solicitations. What remains on the open […]
A capability statement is more than a marketing tool—it’s your business’s first handshake with a government agency. This single document can make or break your chances of securing contracts worth millions. At FedBiz Access®, we’ve guided over 25,000 businesses to craft strategic capability statements, contributing to more than $36 billion in contract awards over 24 […]