Entries by fedbizadmin

7 Essential Things Small Business Owners Must Know About SAM.gov in 2026

The federal government awards over $650 billion in contracts annually, with 23% specifically set aside for small businesses. Yet countless small business owners miss out on these lucrative opportunities simply because they don’t understand the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). If you’re serious about winning government contracts, understanding SAM.gov isn’t optional—it’s the mandatory gateway to […]

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Emerging Government Contracting Trends Small Businesses Should Watch in 2026 (Based on Late-2025 Signals)

If government contracting in 2025 felt like you finally learned where everything is in the grocery store… only for them to remodel the aisles overnight, you’re not alone. The good news is that the “remodeling” is leaving clues. And those clues point to several concrete trends that will shape how small businesses find opportunities, stay […]

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8(a) Scrutiny: What It Means for Government Contractors (and How to Stay Ahead)

If you’re in the 8(a) program (or you rely on 8(a) partners), you’ve likely felt the temperature change. Over the past few weeks, oversight has moved from “background noise” to front-page reality: Senate leadership has publicly pressed agencies to pause 8(a) sole-source contracting and re-examine past awards, while SBA has initiated a program-wide documentation push […]

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State Department’s $2.7B O&M Awards: What Facility Support Service Companies Should Do Now

The State Department just named eight vendors to compete for up to $2.7 billion in Facilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) task orders. If you run a facilities support services company—HVAC, electrical, custodial, grounds, life safety, minor repair, building automation—this is your moment to lean in. The award signals strong year-end and near-term demand for operations, […]