SAM.gov NAICS Size Error: Check Your 2026 Renewal

SAM.gov NAICS Size Error: Was Your 2026 Registration Renewal Affected?

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Quick answer: If your SAM.gov entity registration renewal was submitted between March 24 and July 22, 2026, a system error may have caused one or more small business size standards to be calculated incorrectly in your representations and certifications.…
Fixed-Price Is Becoming the Default: Five Ways Small Contractors Can Protect Their Margins

Fixed-Price Is Becoming the Default: Five Ways Small Contractors Can Protect Their Margins

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Fixed-price contracts can look wonderfully simple from a distance. The government describes what it wants, you name a price, everyone signs, and the work begins. In real life, of course, it can feel more like agreeing to cater a wedding before…
Federal Government Contracting Readiness Check

How Ready Is Your Business for Federal Contracting? Take Our New Readiness Check

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Most small businesses entering the federal marketplace aren’t short on capability. They know their industry, serve their customers well, and have something valuable to offer government buyers. The harder question is whether the business…
12 Easiest Local Government Contracts to Win

The 12 Easiest Local Government Contracts to Win | Including Cities, Counties, and Schools

When most business owners hear “government contracts,” they picture Washington, D.C., giant federal agencies, and proposals thick enough to stop a door. But some of the most accessible government opportunities may be much closer…
Small Businesses Won 28% of Federal Prime Dollars

Small Businesses Won 28% of Federal Prime Dollars. Here Is What That Number Does Not Tell You

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Small businesses received approximately $179 billion in federal prime-contract dollars in FY2025, but the government-wide percentage does not reveal where the best opportunities are. Contractors need to analyze agency performance, socioeconomic goals, acquisition strategies and upcoming requirements to identify realistic targets.
CMMC phase 2 paused

CMMC Phase 2 Is Suspended, Not Canceled: What Small Business Contractors Need to Know Now

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For small defense contractors that have spent months pricing secure enclaves, preparing for third-party assessments, and wondering whether the cost of CMMC compliance might exceed the value of the contract itself, the Pentagon’s July 13 announcement…
Beyond SAM.gov: Win More Federal Contracts with Vehicles

Beyond SAM.gov: Why Contract Vehicle Access Is Becoming the New Competitive Advantage

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For years, many small government contractors followed a familiar routine: open SAM.gov, enter a few NAICS codes or keywords, scroll through the latest notices, and decide what looked worth bidding. It was rarely efficient, but it felt productive.…
FEMA Contracts Explained: How Disaster Response Procurement Works

FEMA Contracting Explained: How Federal Disaster Response Buying Actually Works

When a hurricane makes landfall, a wildfire spreads, or floodwaters cut off a community, federal procurement does not stop. It accelerates. Agencies may suddenly need generators, temporary facilities, bottled water, transportation, debris…
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Why Getting Help With Government Contracts Is Vital

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Federal Year-End Spending Starts in July

The Federal Spending Rush Starts Now, Not in September

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July is one of those months in government contracting that looks quiet from the outside. People are taking vacations. Inbox replies get slower. Agency contacts may be harder to pin down. It can feel like the federal market is catching its…
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