For small businesses trying to break into government contracting, the learning curve can feel steep. Even seasoned contractors know that winning your next award isn’t just about working hard — it’s about working smart. The good news? There are real shortcuts to success — proven “fast tracks” that can dramatically speed up your journey to […]
Top 5 Tips for New Government Contractors (That You Might Not Know Yet) In this episode of FedBiz’5, host Bobby Testa peeled back the curtain on the “unwritten rules” of government contracting—the practical, tactical advice most newcomers wish they had from day one. Bobby shared five of the most important tips pulled from our popular […]
A new chapter in American manufacturing is here—and if you’re a government contractor, it’s one you’ll want to be part of. On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a major initiative designed to bring American-made manufacturing back to the forefront of our economy. Titled the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, this […]
If you’re new to the world of government contracting—welcome. It’s exciting, but let’s be honest—it’s also complicated. From registration hurdles to figuring out what the heck a NAICS code even is, the road to winning your first award can feel like learning a new language. But don’t worry. We’ve compiled a top-10 list of real, […]
And How To Win When Contracting Officers Are Busier Than Ever There’s a quiet shift happening across the federal contracting space—and if you’re a business looking to win awards, it’s time to pay attention. Under recent administrative changes, contracting officers (COs) are taking on more responsibilities than ever before. The result? A bottleneck of activity […]
If you’ve ever felt like navigating the federal procurement process was more about dodging red tape than landing opportunities, you’re not alone. For years, businesses—especially small and mid-sized contractors—have had to wrangle with bloated regulations, lengthy solicitations, and the daunting Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) system that governs it all. But change is finally here. In […]
Let’s face it—doing business with the federal government isn’t for the faint of heart. Between complex registrations, rigid compliance rules, and thousands of pages of acquisition regulations, even seasoned contractors have found themselves tangled in red tape. But change is on the horizon. On April 15, 2025, the President issued a bold directive—an Executive Order […]
If you’ve been around the federal contracting space long enough, you know that change is inevitable—and often slow. But when change does come, especially from the General Services Administration (GSA), it’s a good idea to pay attention. Right now, we’re witnessing one of those moments. GSA is spearheading a broad transformation of how federal agencies […]
Here’s Why That Happens—and How FedView Can Change Everything Breaking into the federal marketplace as a new government contractor can feel like showing up to a massive party… where no one knows your name and everyone’s speaking a slightly different language. You’ve done the research, registered in SAM.gov, maybe even landed a DUNS or UEI […]
This isn’t the time to sit still.This isn’t the time to “wait and see.”And it most definitely isn’t the time to rely on SAM.gov as your primary source of business. If you’re in the government contracting space, you’ve likely noticed something: the landscape has shifted. Contracting officers are adapting, funding is in flux, and agencies […]