September is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside each year by FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security to remind Americans that disasters can strike at any time. Floods, hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and even hazardous oil or chemical spills can devastate a community in a matter of hours. For businesses, the impact can […]
If you sell to the federal government (or want to), mark October 1, 2025 on your calendar. The FAR Council’s FAC 2025-06 final rule raises a number of acquisition-related dollar thresholds to keep pace with inflation. Two headline changes stand out: Several other ceilings and approval levels move up too—including the 8(a) sole-source justification trigger […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
If you touch Department of Defense work—directly or as a subcontractor—Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is no longer a “someday” project. It’s a contracting reality that now determines who can bid, who can get awarded, and who stays in the defense supply chain. In late 2024, DoD finalized the CMMC rule at 32 CFR Part […]
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, […]
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: […]