Navigate the new Strategic Acquisition Guidance era

10 Ways the New “Strategic Acquisition Guidance” Will Change How Agencies Find You

Why this new buzzword matters: “Strategic Acquisition Guidance” If you have been hearing more about the FAR Overhaul and seeing phrases like “FAR Companion Guide,” “Category Guide,” or “Practitioner’s Albums,” that is not…
Speed-to-Field: How Small Firms Win Air Force Contracts

Air Force Oversight Is Centralizing. Here’s How Small Businesses Can Win in the New “Speed-to-Field” Era

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If you’ve felt like the goalposts in federal acquisition keep moving, you’re not wrong. The Air Force just signaled a major shift: many of its biggest programs—think flagship aircraft and strategic systems—are moving under a single…
Perplexity & GSA AI: How Small Government Contractors Win More

Perplexity Just Became a Government Tool. Here’s What That Means For Your Small Business

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How to stay visible, competitive, and ready to win as contracting officers start using AI every day. GSA just signed a government-wide deal with Perplexity, an AI research and drafting tool. Through a OneGov agreement, federal agencies can…
DOGE 2026 Federal Contracts: Top 20 NAICS Codes & Agencies

DOGE 9 Months In: Which Agencies and NAICS Codes Are Actually Getting Funded in FY2026 (And How to Pivot Fast)

It's been nine months since President Trump's executive order launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on January 20, 2025. What started as a bold promise to slash waste, modernize technology, and cut trillions in spending has…
What government contractors should do now that the government has re-opened

Government Reopens: 10 Smart Moves Contractors Should Make Right Now

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After weeks of uncertainty, the lights are back on across federal agencies and programs. That alone is good news for government contractors. Even better, history shows that when agencies reopen after a funding lapse, leaders move quickly to…
A Breakdown of the GAUGE report for Government Contracting

The 2025 GAUGE Report Reveals a Resilient, Forward-Looking GovCon Industry

Every year, the GAUGE Report serves as one of the most trusted barometers of the government contracting industry, offering data-driven insight into what’s changing, what’s working, and where opportunity lies. The newly released 2025 edition…
10 government contracts will be easiest to win in FY 2026

10 Government Contract Plays Worth Your Focus in FY 2026

The fiscal year 2026 (which began October 1, 2025) is already underway, and early signals suggest there are several contract vehicles and procurement areas where smaller and mid-sized firms have a better shot. At FedBiz Access, we’ve…
New FAR Part 2 Explained

New FAR Part 2 Explained: What Every Contractor Should Know About the Updated Words and Terms

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation overhaul is rewriting the rulebook so agencies and contractors can spend public dollars with more clarity and less friction. A key piece of that effort is the refresh of FAR Part 2, which defines common words…
Mastering Government Sales: A Contractor’s Guide

Mastering Government Sales: A Contractor’s Guide

If you’re a business owner or manager in the government contracting space, you already know that selling to government buyers isn’t like selling to the commercial market. It’s not about flashy pitches or clever taglines. It’s about…
Learn how to turn your 8(a) status into a real growth engine

Don’t Just Land the Ticket. Drive the Car. Using the SBA 8(a) Program as a Growth Engine

If your small business qualifies for the 8(a) Business Development Program, then achieving certification isn’t the destination...It’s the ignition. For disadvantaged firms, becoming 8(a) certified provides a rare opportunity to roll into…