About SBA’s New Small Business Search

Beta Today, Business Tomorrow: Make the Most of SBA’s New Small Business Search

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A Quiet Beta with Big Implications Click over to beta-search.certify.sba.gov and you’ll see a simple banner: “Small Business Search is currently in Beta… you may find different search results here than in DSBS, so please continue…
Building Relationships with Government Buyers in 2025

Beyond the Bid: How Relationship Capital Wins in Federal Contracting

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Take a quick look at SAM.gov and you’ll notice some familiar hurdles—solicitations that get re-scoped, forecasts that take time to refresh, and plenty of chatter about Q4 budgets. Even so, contracts are still being awarded every week, often…
Government Contracting Competitive Analysis

Your Competitive Edge Starts Here: How FedBiz365 Helps You Size Up the Competition and Win Smarter

Knowing and understanding your competitors in government contracting can be just as important as knowing your buyers. While most businesses are laser-focused on finding the next opportunity, the smartest ones are also asking, "Who else is pursuing…
FAR Model Deviations Implemented Across Agencies

FAR Model Deviations Implemented Across Agencies: What Small-Business Contractors Need to Know

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Pull up your favorite procurement coffee mug—the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) just entered the fast-lane. On April 15, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14275, “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” Its marching…
Executive Order 14240 Explained and Benefits for Small Businesses

Executive Order 14240 Decoded—And Why It’s a Game-Changer for Government-Ready Small Business Owners

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Pull up a chair, because the biggest shake-up in federal procurement since the GSA Schedule was born just landed on your desk. Signed on March 20, 2025, Executive Order 14240, “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating…
Finding State & Local Contractors

How to Locate Relevant State & Local Government Contract Opportunities

For government contractors looking to grow, diversify, or just get a foot in the door, the federal market isn’t the only game in town. The State, Local, and Education (SLED) marketplace offers an often-overlooked lane full of real opportunities—and…
$1.18 B Up for Grabs: How HHS’s FY 2026 Budget Opens the Door for Facility-Management Pros

$1.18 B Up for Grabs: How HHS’s FY 2026 Budget Opens the Door for Facility-Management Pros

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Introduction – Why FY 2026 Is Different When the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) drops a 55-page “Budget-in-Brief,” government contractors everywhere grab a highlighter. This year’s release is more than another…

Navigating the FAR Part 52 Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know

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In today's evolving federal procurement landscape, staying informed about regulatory changes is crucial. The recent overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 52 brings significant updates that directly impact government contractors.…
Whittle the Playing Field: The Importance of Contracting Vehicles in Today’s Government-Contracting Landscape

Whittle the Playing Field: The Importance of Contracting Vehicles in Today’s Government-Contracting Landscape

If you’ve noticed that SAM.gov feels a little too quiet every July, you’re not imagining things. By mid-summer, most program offices have already finished their market research, selected the contract vehicles they’ll ride for the rest…
4 Capability Statement Elements That Win Federal Contracts

4 Capability Statement Elements That Win Federal Contracts (And 3 That Sabotage Them)

A capability statement is more than a marketing tool—it’s your business’s first handshake with a government agency. This single document can make or break your chances of securing contracts worth millions. At FedBiz Access®, we’ve…