SBA Invests $3.75M in Veteran-Owned Contractor Training

New Support for Veteran-Owned Contractors: SBA Invests in Federal Contracting Readiness

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Getting certified is an important milestone. Knowing which buyers to approach, what opportunities to pursue, and how to present your business is what comes next. For a veteran-owned company, that next stage deserves just as much attention…
Fixing SAM.gov Validation Problems with International Addresses

GSA Schedule Strategy: Fixing SAM.gov Validation Problems with International Addresses

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You have identified federal buyers, evaluated your GSA Schedule options, and started preparing your business for government work. Then a postal-code field brings everything to a halt. Your business exists, your address is correct, and your…
Two government contractors plan their pipeline for government contracting success in FY2027

After the September Spending Rush: Build Your First 90 Days of FY2027

September can make federal contracting feel like a sprint through an airport with your shoes untied. Solicitations move quickly. Buyers are trying to obligate remaining funds. Contractors are watching SAM.gov, responding to RFQs, chasing…
Airport runway and terminal infrastructure representing $1.1 billion in FAA Airport Improvement Program funding and potential contracting opportunities for small businesses.

$1.1 Billion in Airport Upgrades: Where Small Contractors Should Look for Work

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When a federal agency announces more than a billion dollars for airport infrastructure, it is easy for a small contractor to assume the work belongs to major construction firms, aviation specialists, and companies that manufacture equipment…
GSA Schedule Fast Lane for Small Businesses

Beyond IT: GSA Plans to Expand FASt Lane—What Small Businesses Should Know

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Could a GSA Schedule be worth another look for your business? If you previously set the idea aside because of the application process—or assumed expedited processing was only relevant to technology companies—an upcoming change deserves…

How Government Contracts Help Small Businesses

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Government contracts represent a crucial opportunity for small businesses seeking growth and sustainability. These contracts involve procurement opportunities provided by federal, state, and local agencies that allow small enterprises to…
Why Small Government Contractors Are Turning to M&A

Beyond Organic Growth: Why Small Government Contractors Are Turning to M&A

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Every experienced federal contractor eventually encounters the same growth problem: the next opportunity requires capabilities the company does not yet have, past performance it cannot manufacture, or customer relationships that may take years…
September Spending: 5 Tips for Government Contractors

September Spending Is Here: 5 Ways Small Contractors Can Win Use-It-or-Lose-It Dollars

September has a different pulse in federal contracting. Deadlines get shorter. Inboxes get busier. Requirements that sat on the “we’ll get to it” list suddenly need a quote, a vendor, and a clear path to award before September 30. There’s…
Is SDVOSB the strongest government contracting certification opportunity in 2026?

Is SDVOSB the Strongest Certification Opportunity in 2026?

Government contractors love asking which certification is best, as if the SBA keeps one golden credential locked in a glass case and hands it to whichever business owner completes the most paperwork. The real answer has always been more…
SBA Size Standards Proposal Could Reclassify 114,541 Firms

Potentially a Major Win for Small Business GovCon: SBA Proposal Could Reclassify 114,541 Firms as Small

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Few things expose the strange incentives of federal contracting quite like the small business size cliff. A contractor can spend years building past performance, hiring specialized employees, strengthening its accounting systems, and developing…