
Government Contracts for Landscaping Services: What They Are and How to Win Them
Govt. Contracting Tips
Landscaping services—including lawn care, tree trimming, erosion control, and seasonal upkeep—are essential across federal, state, and local properties. From military bases and national parks to courthouses and university campuses, sprawling…

How Janitorial and Facility Support Companies Can Win Big in Government Contracting
Govt. Contracting Tips
Every government building needs to be cleaned—and not just once. Courthouses, military bases, federal offices, and VA hospitals require regular, reliable janitorial and facility support services to stay operational and compliant. This creates…

Understanding the FAR Part 18 Overhaul: What Emergency Acquisitions Mean for Government Contractors
Govt. Contracting Tips, The FAR
When emergencies strike, speed matters. Whether responding to a natural disaster, cyberattack, public health emergency, or humanitarian crisis, federal agencies need to buy fast—and vendors need to be prepared to step in.
That’s the…

Beta Today, Business Tomorrow: Make the Most of SBA’s New Small Business Search
Govt. Contracting Tips, Latest News
A Quiet Beta with Big Implications
Click over to beta-search.certify.sba.gov and you’ll see a simple banner:
“Small Business Search is currently in Beta… you may find different search results here than in DSBS, so please continue…

Beyond the Bid: How Relationship Capital Wins in Federal Contracting
Govt. Contracting Tips, Latest News
Take a quick look at SAM.gov and you’ll notice some familiar hurdles—solicitations that get re-scoped, forecasts that take time to refresh, and plenty of chatter about Q4 budgets. Even so, contracts are still being awarded every week, often…

Your Competitive Edge Starts Here: How FedBiz365 Helps You Size Up the Competition and Win Smarter
Govt. Contracting Tips
Knowing and understanding your competitors in government contracting can be just as important as knowing your buyers. While most businesses are laser-focused on finding the next opportunity, the smartest ones are also asking, "Who else is pursuing…

FAR Model Deviations Implemented Across Agencies: What Small-Business Contractors Need to Know
Govt. Contracting Tips, Latest News
Pull up your favorite procurement coffee mug—the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) just entered the fast-lane. On April 15, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14275, “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” Its marching…

Executive Order 14240 Decoded—And Why It’s a Game-Changer for Government-Ready Small Business Owners
Govt. Contracting Tips, Latest News
Pull up a chair, because the biggest shake-up in federal procurement since the GSA Schedule was born just landed on your desk. Signed on March 20, 2025, Executive Order 14240, “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating…

How to Locate Relevant State & Local Government Contract Opportunities
Govt. Contracting Tips
For government contractors looking to grow, diversify, or just get a foot in the door, the federal market isn’t the only game in town. The State, Local, and Education (SLED) marketplace offers an often-overlooked lane full of real opportunities—and…

$1.18 B Up for Grabs: How HHS’s FY 2026 Budget Opens the Door for Facility-Management Pros
Govt. Contracting Tips, Latest News
Introduction – Why FY 2026 Is Different
When the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drops a 55-page “Budget-in-Brief,” government contractors everywhere grab a highlighter. This year’s release is more than another…
