Small Business Set-Asides Explained: 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB & SDVOSB

Small Business Set-Asides Explained: 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB—and How to Choose

If you are new to government contracting, the phrase “small business set-aside” can sound technical, complicated, and maybe a little intimidating. It is actually much simpler than it sounds. A set-aside is when the government limits…
Build America, Buy America Rules Explained for Small Contractors

Build America, Buy America: The Domestic Content Rule That Can Knock Small Suppliers Out of a Deal Before They Even Know They’re In It

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A lot of small businesses do not realize they have a Build America, Buy America problem until a customer asks a painful question: “Can you certify this is BABA-compliant?” That is usually the moment the scramble starts. The buyer…
Why the Navy’s Small-Business Push Matters Right Now

Why the Navy’s Small-Business Push Matters Right Now—And Why NAVWAR Should Be on Your Radar

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If you are a small business owner who has been curious about government contracting but assumed defense work was only for giant incumbents, this is a good time to rethink that. The federal government awarded small businesses a record $183.3…
Where to Find Federal Contract Opportunities: The Beginner’s Map (Prime + Subcontracting)

Where to Find Federal Contract Opportunities: The Beginner’s Map (Prime + Subcontracting)

If you are new to government contracting, the opportunity landscape can feel like walking into a giant warehouse with no aisle signs. There are thousands of listings, unfamiliar acronyms, and enough filters to make your eyes cross. A lot…
7 Drone and Unmanned Systems Government Contracts Small Businesses Should Target in 2026

7 Drone and Unmanned Systems Government Contracts Small Businesses Should Target in 2026

The federal government is pouring billions of dollars into drones and unmanned systems, and small businesses are positioned to capture a significant share of these awards. From the Department of War’s $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program…
Government Contracting for Small Businesses: Is It Worth It? A Readiness & ROI Checklist

Government Contracting for Small Businesses: Is It Worth It? A Readiness & ROI Checklist

If you’re a small business owner who’s curious about government work but keeps hesitating, you’re not alone. The skepticism is usually a mix of very real concerns: “I’ve heard the government pays slow.” “The compliance…
Alliant 3 Phase 1 Awards Are Here: How Small Businesses Can Turn This Prime-Only GWAC Into Real Revenue Through Teaming

Alliant 3 Phase 1 Awards Are Here: How Small Businesses Can Turn This Prime-Only GWAC Into Real Revenue Through Teaming

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If you saw the news that GSA announced the first wave of Alliant 3 awards and your first thought was, “Great… but we’re not on it,” you’re not alone. Alliant 3 is an unrestricted, enterprise IT services GWAC, so many of the Phase…
eSRS and FPDS Have Moved Into SAM.gov

eSRS and FPDS Have Moved Into SAM.gov: What Small Business Contractors Need to Do Now

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If you work in government contracting, February 2026 brought two changes that are bigger than they may look at first glance. First, the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System, better known as eSRS, was retired on February 20, 2026. A…
WOSB GWAC opportunities

Momentum for WOSBs in Federal IT: What the Polaris WOSB Phase 1 Award News Signals for Small Contractors

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If you’re a women-owned small business in IT, this is the kind of update worth paying attention to. As of February 23, 2026, GSA announced it had awarded the first phase of the Polaris GWAC Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Pool. Just…
What GSA’s New Alliant 3 GWAC Awards Announcement Means for Small Business Contractors

What GSA’s New Alliant 3 GWAC Awards Announcement Means for Small Business Contractors

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If you’ve been watching federal IT contracting lately, GSA’s February 20, 2026 announcement about Alliant 3 GWAC phase 1 awards is a big one. And even if you’re not an enterprise IT giant, this news still matters to your business. Why?…
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