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 […]
After years of gradual transformation, the General Services Administration (GSA) has officially completed Phase 3 of its Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Consolidation. If you’re a government contractor—especially one with a GSA Schedule—this milestone matters. The goal? Streamline contract management, eliminate duplication, and modernize the way agencies buy commercial products and services. Now, all legacy GSA […]
If you’re a government contractor—or looking to become one—there’s one phrase you’ve likely heard more frequently in recent years: “Made in America.” But this isn’t just a feel-good marketing slogan or patriotic tagline. It’s now a serious procurement priority. Under a growing number of Executive Orders and policy directives, federal agencies are tightening their focus […]
Algorithms and Acquisition: What Federal Contractors Need to Know About AI Welcome back to another insight-packed edition of FedBiz’5, the podcast where government contracting gets real. In this episode, host Bobby Testa breaks down one of the most transformative trends reshaping federal procurement: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Spoiler alert: AI isn’t on its way – it’s […]
If you’ve been around federal contracting for a while, you know that sometimes the most important work happens before the RFP ever hits SAM.gov. And with the 2025 overhaul of FAR Part 10, that’s truer than ever. The revised Part 10 doesn’t just update how agencies conduct market research—it reframes it as a strategic imperative. […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword. In the world of federal procurement, it’s fast becoming a foundation for innovation, efficiency, and enhanced decision-making. But as government agencies adopt AI-enabled solutions, contractors must keep pace—not only to meet demand, but also to navigate a changing regulatory and compliance landscape. Whether you’re a tech […]
If you’re a small or mid-sized business looking to get your foot in the door of government contracting, there’s one strategy that consistently delivers results without the steep learning curve: subcontracting. It’s often more accessible than bidding directly on federal prime contracts, and it provides a clear path to building the past performance, experience, and […]
When you’re a government contracting business development firm, trust, reliability, and performance are everything. At FedBiz Access, we don’t take that lightly. Every day, we help businesses across the country navigate the complexities of the federal marketplace—whether it’s registrations, certifications, market research, or marketing directly to government buyers. But beyond the services we offer, what […]
Often in government contracting, businesses are laser-focused on one thing: winning the award. And typically, the instinct is to go low—to undercut the competition and offer the best deal to the government. But what if we told you that going too low could actually cost you the contract? Welcome to the lesser-known—but critically important—concept of […]