Market research is the cornerstone of successful government contracting. The more you know about what agencies are buying, who’s winning contracts, and when new opportunities are coming, the more prepared you are to compete and win. That’s exactly why we launched FedBiz365; to make that entire process smarter, faster, and easier. And now, we’ve taken […]
Happy FY2026! The federal government’s new budget cycle began on October 1st. In the world of government contracting, that’s more of a starting gun than a fresh calendar. If you’re a small or medium‑size contractor serious about winning more in this arena, here’s what you need to know heading into this year. 1. Expect Fresh […]
The federal government has just rolled out one of the most important changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) programs in decades. For small businesses engaged in transportation-related contracts or looking to get certified, this interim final rule could reshape how you qualify—and what opportunities are available. This article breaks […]
If you’ve been watching the news or even just checking your inbox, you’ve likely seen headlines about a federal government shutdown. And if you’re a government contractor, those headlines can raise some tough questions. Will funding freeze? Will awards get delayed? Should you hit pause on your outreach? Here’s the good news: while a federal […]
The FAR rewrite has been one of the most sweeping changes in federal procurement in decades. Among all the parts being overhauled, Part 19—Small Business Programs—is arguably the one with the highest stakes for small businesses. Why? Because Part 19 is the rulebook that defines when the government must reserve contracts for small firms, how […]
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is undergoing a historic rewrite. For decades, contractors have worked under a patchwork of rules layered with guidance, supplements, and agency interpretations. The current overhaul is intended to simplify, streamline, and modernize acquisition policy so it is easier for both agencies and industry to navigate. To help agencies adopt the […]
On September 25, 2025, President Trump and Elon Musk officially reunited in a move already being described as a watershed moment for government technology. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a major OneGov agreement with Musk’s company, xAI, making its advanced Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast models available to federal agencies at the […]
If you’ve been in the government contracting world for more than a minute, you know how important visibility is. Contracting officers, prime contractors, and agency buyers use government-maintained directories every single day to search for vendors that meet their needs. For more than 15 years, the go-to system for finding small businesses was the Dynamic […]
If you’re in the defense contracting ecosystem — whether a prime, a small business, or an innovative startup — one of the biggest contract opportunities in recent U.S. history is now beginning to take shape. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is preparing the SHIELD (Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense) contract vehicle to support the […]
Federal contracting is a competitive game. Many small and medium sized businesses assume that to win more contracts, they just need to bid lower. But here’s a truth many learn too late: federal and agency buyers don’t reward the cheapest—they reward the most strategic. Your certifications—particularly your socio-economic certifications—can be among your strongest strategic tools. […]