SLED contracting guide

SLED Contracting 101: How to Win State and Local Government Contracts in 2026

If you’ve spent any time around federal contracting lately, you’ve probably felt it. More competition. More complexity. More waiting. That’s exactly why more small businesses are starting to look elsewhere. State, local, and education…
What OneGov means for small businesses

What OneGov Means for Small Businesses and Why Better Opportunity Intelligence Matters

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If you are a small business in government contracting, you have probably noticed that the market is shifting. Not just a little, either. In 2026, federal buying is moving toward more centralized purchasing, more standardized terms, and…
What FAR 52.222-90 Actually Requires

FAR 52.222-90 Is Live: What Small Business Contractors Need to Know Now

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Government contractors have a new clause to watch closely, and this is not one of those “maybe someday” policy changes. FAR 52.222-90, titled Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, is now live. That means new solicitations…
What Small Contractors Should Watch as Government Agencies Start Buying Differently

The FAR Overhaul Is Now Real: What Small Contractors Should Watch as Agencies Start Buying Differently

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For a long time, the “FAR overhaul” sounded like one of those government policy stories that seemed important in theory but easy to ignore in real life. A lot of small business contractors probably heard about it and thought something…
Labor Pricing by Job Category & Region? FedBiz365 Finds It Fast

Building Labor Rates for a Bid? Start With Better Data

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvsTfxJqx-M&t=4s Pricing can make or break a bid. Not the flashy part. Not the capability statement. Not the polished formatting. Pricing. And for a lot of small businesses, that is exactly where…
Creating a proposal with AI

Proposal Outlines in Seconds? Yes, Really

https://youtu.be/iLtznPCMj54?si=Lzdf29zLbYK96IQM If you have ever opened a government solicitation and thought, “There has to be a faster way to do this,” you are not wrong. For small businesses, federal contracting can feel like…
Why Speed Matters More Than Ever in Federal Contracting in 2026

Why Speed Matters More Than Ever in Federal Contracting in 2026

If you have been in government contracting for any length of time, you already know this space has never exactly been known for moving fast. But in 2026, speed matters in a different way. We are not just talking about responding quickly…
GSA TDR Mandatory Under Refresh 31: What MAS Contractors Need to Know

TDR Is No Longer Optional: What GSA’s Refresh 31 Means for Every MAS Contractor

A Major MAS Compliance Change Is Here If your company holds a GSA Schedule contract, or you are thinking about pursuing one, there is a major compliance change you cannot afford to ignore. On April 10, 2026, GSA announced that Transactional…
What DHS’s Reported $1B AI Procurement Means for Small Government Contractors

What DHS’s Reported $1B AI Procurement Means for Small Government Contractors

When a headline comes out saying DHS reportedly set up a $1 billion, 5-year blanket purchase agreement for AI and data analytics software, a lot of small businesses have the same first reaction: “Well, that one clearly isn’t for me.” That…
VOSB and WOSB certification help

Why VOSB and WOSB Certification Matters More Than Ever for Federal Contractors

If your business is veteran-owned or woman-owned, this is not the kind of box you want to leave unchecked. For many contractors, socioeconomic status used to feel like something you could mention in your SAM registration, reference in a…