GSA TDR Mandatory Under Refresh 31: What MAS Contractors Need to Know

TDR Is No Longer Optional: What GSA’s Refresh 31 Means for Every MAS Contractor

A Major MAS Compliance Change Is Here If your company holds a GSA Schedule contract, or you are thinking about pursuing one, there is a major compliance change you cannot afford to ignore. On April 10, 2026, GSA announced that Transactional…
What DHS’s Reported $1B AI Procurement Means for Small Government Contractors

What DHS’s Reported $1B AI Procurement Means for Small Government Contractors

When a headline comes out saying DHS reportedly set up a $1 billion, 5-year blanket purchase agreement for AI and data analytics software, a lot of small businesses have the same first reaction: “Well, that one clearly isn’t for me.” That…
VOSB and WOSB certification help

Why VOSB and WOSB Certification Matters More Than Ever for Federal Contractors

If your business is veteran-owned or woman-owned, this is not the kind of box you want to leave unchecked. For many contractors, socioeconomic status used to feel like something you could mention in your SAM registration, reference in a…
The Contractors Who Win in Q4 Usually Start in Q3

Why Q3 Is the Real Start of Q4 in Government Contracting

A lot of small businesses new to government contracting assume Q4 is when the real action starts. That is only partly true. Yes, Q4 is the federal government’s busiest buying stretch because the federal fiscal year ends on September…
Oral Presentation Guide for Government Contractors

Oral Presentations Are Becoming a Bigger Deal in Government Contracting. Here’s How Small Businesses Can Stand Out.

Oral presentations are playing a bigger role in government contracting. Learn why they matter, how AI is changing proposal competition, and how small businesses can prepare to win. There is a quiet shift happening in government contracting,…
How to talk to contracting officers podcast

Government Buyer Communication: The Trust-First Approach That Gets Replies

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If you’ve ever reached out to a contracting officer with what felt like a solid message… and still heard nothing back, you’re not alone. Most contractors assume silence means the buyer isn’t interested, the timing is bad, or…
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…
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