FAR Part 44 Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know About Subcontracting Policies and Procedures

FAR Part 44 Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know About Subcontracting Policies and Procedures

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is being re-written to streamline outdated rules, eliminate inconsistencies, and make contracting guidance more accessible for both agencies and industry. This sweeping modernization—sometimes called…
What the New FAR Companion Means for Small Business Contractors

What the New FAR Companion Means for Small Business Contractors

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has long been the backbone of federal buying, setting the rules for how government agencies acquire goods and services. Now, the FAR has a new partner: the FAR Companion. Released in September 2025,…
Teaming Tip: When “Exclusivity” Should Be a Hard No

Teaming Tip: When “Exclusivity” Should Be a Hard No

Teaming with a prime can open doors, especially on bigger IDIQs, GWACs, and agency-specific programs where you need reach, facilities, or clearances you don’t yet have. But there’s a catch many small businesses learn the hard way: a broad…
September Is National Preparedness Month: Why Government Contractors Should Act Now

September Is National Preparedness Month: Why Government Contractors Should Act Now

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September is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside each year by FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security to remind Americans that disasters can strike at any time. Floods, hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and even…
Key dollar thresholds jump on October 1 — here’s what it means for you

Big news for GovCon: key dollar thresholds jump on October 1 — here’s what it means for you

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If you sell to the federal government (or want to), mark October 1, 2025 on your calendar. The FAR Council’s FAC 2025-06 final rule raises a number of acquisition-related dollar thresholds to keep pace with inflation. Two headline changes…
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…
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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…
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