Turn a federal shutdown into advantage

Why Smart Contractors Don’t Panic During a Government Shutdown

If you’re in government contracting, shutdown headlines can feel like flashing hazard lights. Funding stalls, inboxes go quiet, payments slow down, and rumors fly. It’s easy to tense up or hit pause. But the contractors who consistently…
Small Business Guide to Winning Government Contracts

How Small Businesses Can Break Into Government Contracting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Winning Your First Government Contract

If you’re a small business owner curious about working with the government, you’ve come to the right place. The federal market, along with state, local, and educational (SLED) markets, represents a massive opportunity. The challenge is…
Do You Qualify for These 5 Certifications? Most Contractors Don’t Even Know They’re Eligible

Do you qualify for these 5 certifications? Most contractors don’t know they’re eligible.

Are you missing out on federal contracting growth simply because you didn’t know you were eligible for a certification? Many small and medium‑sized businesses assume the certifications are just for others—when in fact they might be very…
FY 2026 Government Contracting Guide

FY 2026 Federal Contracting Guide: How Small Contractors Can Leverage Registration, Certifications & Market Intelligence to Win

New fiscal year, fresh runway. FY 2026 officially began on October 1, 2025, which means agencies are updating priorities, refreshing pipelines, and moving budget to programs that matter right now. If you’re a small business, this is your…
2025 Government Contract Proposal Writing Guide

The 2025 Government Contract Proposal Guide: How to Write Proposals That Win

Government contracting is one of the most powerful ways for small and mid-sized businesses to grow. Yet for many contractors, the biggest challenge isn’t finding opportunities — it’s writing a proposal that wins. That’s where the…
FedBiz365 New Features

FedBiz365 Just Got Even Smarter: Here’s What’s New (And Why It Matters for Government Contractors)

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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…
10 Things Every Government Contractor Should Know About the New Fiscal Year

10 Things Every Government Contractor Should Know About the New Fiscal Year

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…
Major Update to the DBE / ACDBE Program: What Small Business Government Contractors Need to Know

Major Update to the DBE / ACDBE Program: What Small Business Government Contractors Need to Know

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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…
What government contractors should do during federal government shutdown

The Shutdown Is Federal, Not Final: How Contractors Can Pivot to SLED and Keep Winning

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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…
New FAR Part 19 Overhaul: What Small Business Contractors Need to Know

New FAR Part 19 Explained: How Small Businesses Benefit from the Overhaul

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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?…