What is the best market research platform for government contracting?

What Is the Best Market Research Platform for Government Contracting?

If you are asking, “What is the best market research platform for government contracting?”, the honest answer is: it depends on your business, your budget, your experience level, and how much support you need beyond simply finding bid opportunities. Some…
Fixed-Price Contracting Is Becoming the Default

Fixed-Price Contracting Is Becoming the Default: What Small Business Contractors Need to Do Now

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Federal contracting is having a “read the fine print twice” moment. On April 30, 2026, the White House issued Executive Order 14402, “Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting.” The core message…
A 2026 Guide to SBA Certifications That Actually Win Contracts

Are You Eligible? A 2026 Guide to SBA Certifications That Actually Win Contracts

If you’ve spent any time researching government contracting, you’ve probably heard the same certifications come up repeatedly: 8(a) WOSB HUBZone SDVOSB And if you’re like most small business owners, you’ve probably…
small business government contractors need teaming and subcontracting strategies

Why “Going It Alone” Is No Longer a Winning Strategy in Federal Contracting

Small business owners are wired to be independent. That is part of what makes them dangerous in the best possible way. They build, sell, fix, install, manage, repair, transport, protect, clean, code, consult, and deliver. They figure things…
Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting

What the New Executive Order on Federal Contracting Efficiency Means for Small Business Contractors

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Federal contracting has always had a tension built into it. On one side, agencies need flexibility. Not every requirement is clean, simple, or easy to price. Some projects evolve. Some involve uncertainty. Some require technical discovery…
Government Pricing Secrets: How to Know What Agencies Are Actually Paying

Government Pricing Secrets: How to Know What Agencies Are Actually Paying

One of the biggest questions small businesses ask when pursuing government contracts is surprisingly simple: “What should we charge?” Price too high, and you may lose the opportunity immediately.Price too low, and you risk hurting…
Why Most Government Contractors Lose Before They Even Bid (And How to Fix It)

Why Most Government Contractors Lose Before They Even Bid (And How to Fix It)

If you’ve spent any time pursuing government contracts, you’ve probably asked yourself some version of this question: “Why aren’t we winning?” Most people assume the answer comes down to pricing, proposal quality, or competition.…
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…
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