The Quiet Engine of American Progress: A Labor Day Salute to Government Contractors—and the Buyers Who Power Them

The Quiet Engine of American Progress: A Labor Day Salute to Government Contractors—and the Buyers Who Power Them

Labor Day celebrates the builders—the people who turn big missions into tangible outcomes. In government contracting, that means welders and software engineers, machinists and program managers, small-business owners and acquisition pros.…
New FAR Part 9 makeover

FAR Part 9 Gets A Makeover: What It Means for Government Contractors

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When it comes to winning government contracts, being responsible and capable is as critical as price and performance. That's where FAR Part 9 — Contractor Qualifications comes in. It’s the set of rules designed to ensure agencies award…
What is new in FAR Part 5 - Federal Acquisition Regulation

FAR Part 5 Overhaul in Plain English: What It Means for Government Contractors

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhaul continues to reshape how contractors interact with the government. One of the most impactful updates so far is the reorganization of FAR Part 5, which governs presolicitation notices, solicitation…
Get VOSB Certified

DoD’s New VOSB Amendment Could Open More Contracting Doors for Veteran-Owned Businesses

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In July 2025, Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that could have a major impact on veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) nationwide. Officially titled…
Save 20% on GSA Schedule Assistance

OMB Memo Turns the Spotlight on GSA Schedules—Here’s How to Seize the Moment (and Save 20%)

Call now to qualify: (888) 299-4988 A Policy Earthquake You Can’t Ignore The Office of Management and Budget recently dropped Memorandum M‑25‑31, directing agencies to buy “common goods and services” through existing…
CMMC Explained for government contracting

CMMC in Plain English: What It Is, What’s Changing, and How to Win

If you touch Department of Defense work—directly or as a subcontractor—Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is no longer a “someday” project. It’s a contracting reality that now determines who can bid, who can get awarded,…
: Security Clearance Guide 2025: Complete Requirements for Government Contractors

The Complete Security Clearance Guide for Government Contractors: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Navigating the complex world of security clearances is essential for any business looking to compete for classified government contracts. With over 4.2 million government and contractor employees holding security clearances across 80 executive…
Save 20% on GSA Schedules

Miss The Window, Miss the Work—Secure GSA MAS Today and Save 20%

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The Office of Management and Budget just released Memorandum M‑25‑31, directing every agency to buy “common goods and services” through government‑wide vehicles—chiefly the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). The FAR Council now…
Micro-Purchases, Mega Opportunities: Preparing Your Small Business for the Proposed $100K Threshold

Micro-Purchases, Mega Opportunities: Preparing Your Small Business for the Proposed $100K Threshold

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The Road to a $100,000 Micro-Purchase Threshold If you sell to the federal government today, you already know the micro-purchase threshold (MPT) is $10,000. That ceiling means anything above $10K usually triggers more paperwork, competition,…
A Playbook for Winning Federal Contracts Right Now

Stand Out or Miss Out: A Playbook for Winning Federal Contracts Right Now

Fiscal Year 2025 is speeding toward its climactic fourth quarter, and there’s no longer any room for modesty. Federal buyers are under pressure to obligate an estimated $260 billion between July 1 and September 30—roughly one-third of the…