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The Quiet Engine of American Progress: A Labor Day Salute to Government Contractors—and the Buyers Who Power Them

Labor Day celebrates the builders—the people who turn big missions into tangible outcomes. In government contracting, that means welders and software engineers, machinists and program managers, small-business owners and acquisition pros. Together, they’ve been the quiet engine behind America’s security, infrastructure, and innovation for nearly 250 years. From the Republic’s first paperwork to the first […]

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FAR Part 9 Gets A Makeover: What It Means for Government Contractors

When it comes to winning government contracts, being responsible and capable is as critical as price and performance. That’s where FAR Part 9 — Contractor Qualifications comes in. It’s the set of rules designed to ensure agencies award contracts only to contractors with integrity, reliability, and solid performance records. With the recent FAR Overhaul, Part […]

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FAR Part 5 Overhaul in Plain English: What It Means for Government Contractors

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhaul continues to reshape how contractors interact with the government. One of the most impactful updates so far is the reorganization of FAR Part 5, which governs presolicitation notices, solicitation visibility, and award publicity. If you’ve ever wondered when opportunities are announced, how buyers publish them, and how awards are […]

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DoD’s New VOSB Amendment Could Open More Contracting Doors for Veteran-Owned Businesses

In July 2025, Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that could have a major impact on veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) nationwide. Officially titled the “Department of Defense Contracting Goals for Small Business Concerns Owned and Controlled by Veterans”, this amendment is designed to give veteran […]

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OMB Memo Turns the Spotlight on GSA Schedules—Here’s How to Seize the Moment (and Save 20%)

Call now to qualify: (888) 299-4988 A Policy Earthquake You Can’t Ignore The Office of Management and Budget recently dropped Memorandum M‑25‑31, directing agencies to buy “common goods and services” through existing government‑wide vehicles—chiefly the General Services Administration’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). The memo lays out a limited time runway for the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) […]

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The Complete Security Clearance Guide for Government Contractors: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Navigating the complex world of security clearances is essential for any business looking to compete for classified government contracts. With over 4.2 million government and contractor employees holding security clearances across 80 executive branch agencies, understanding the clearance process can make the difference between winning lucrative federal contracts and missing critical opportunities. At FedBiz Access, […]

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Miss The Window, Miss the Work—Secure GSA MAS Today and Save 20%

The Office of Management and Budget just released Memorandum M‑25‑31, directing every agency to buy “common goods and services” through government‑wide vehicles—chiefly the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). The FAR Council now has less than 60 days to make MAS the default path for those purchases.  Why This Matters Three Ways to Act Now & Save 20%: Why Contractors Choose FedBiz Access: […]

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Micro-Purchases, Mega Opportunities: Preparing Your Small Business for the Proposed $100K Threshold

The Road to a $100,000 Micro-Purchase Threshold If you sell to the federal government today, you already know the micro-purchase threshold (MPT) is $10,000. That ceiling means anything above $10K usually triggers more paperwork, competition, and wait time. But a legislative package transmitted to Congress in July would phase that ceiling up to $100,000 over […]

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