Simplified Acquisition Threshold $350K Small Business

The $350K Sweet Spot: Why Small Contractors Should Rethink Simplified Acquisitions in 2026

There is a quiet shift happening in federal contracting that small businesses should not ignore. The Simplified Acquisition Threshold has moved from $250,000 to $350,000, and while that may sound like a dry regulatory update, it changes…
How to find SLED government contracts

The Hidden Pipeline: How Smart Contractors Find Opportunities Before They Go Live

Most government contractors are looking in the same place. They search public portals. They check SAM.gov. They scan state procurement sites. They wait for opportunities to be posted, then rush to decide whether to bid. That is the "normal"…
How to Partner with Primes Without Triggering Affiliation Risk

Teaming Without Trouble: How to Partner with Primes Without Triggering Affiliation Risk

Teaming can be one of the smartest ways for a small business to grow in government contracting. A good teaming relationship can help you break into a new agency, strengthen your proposal, cover gaps in your past performance, add technical…
What the 2026 NDAA Threshold Changes Mean for Small Businesses

The June 30 Defense Contracting Line: What the 2026 NDAA Threshold Changes Mean for Small Businesses

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June 30, 2026 is not just another date on the procurement calendar. For defense contractors, it is the line where several long-standing compliance thresholds change at once. The FY 2026 NDAA authorizes roughly $900 billion in defense and…
NAICS Codes and Size Standards for Federal Contracting

NAICS Codes and Size Standards for Federal Contracting: How to Stay Eligible (and Avoid Disqualification)

For a lot of small business government contractors, NAICS codes feel like one of those administrative details you set up once in SAM.gov and then forget about. That is a mistake. Your NAICS codes do more than describe what your company…
House Committee Advances Bill to Make the Small Business “Rule of Two” Permanent Above the SAT

House Committee Advances Bill to Make the Small Business “Rule of Two” Permanent Above the SAT

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Small business contractors just got a very important piece of good news. On May 21, 2026, the House Committee on Small Business announced that it had reported nine bills favorably to the full House. One of those bills, H.R. 2804, the “Protecting…
What is the best market research platform for government contracting?

What Is the Best Market Research Platform for Government Contracting?

If you are asking, “What is the best market research platform for government contracting?”, the honest answer is: it depends on your business, your budget, your experience level, and how much support you need beyond simply finding bid opportunities. Some…
Fixed-Price Contracting Is Becoming the Default

Fixed-Price Contracting Is Becoming the Default: What Small Business Contractors Need to Do Now

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Federal contracting is having a “read the fine print twice” moment. On April 30, 2026, the White House issued Executive Order 14402, “Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting.” The core message…
A 2026 Guide to SBA Certifications That Actually Win Contracts

Are You Eligible? A 2026 Guide to SBA Certifications That Actually Win Contracts

If you’ve spent any time researching government contracting, you’ve probably heard the same certifications come up repeatedly: 8(a) WOSB HUBZone SDVOSB And if you’re like most small business owners, you’ve probably…
small business government contractors need teaming and subcontracting strategies

Why “Going It Alone” Is No Longer a Winning Strategy in Federal Contracting

Small business owners are wired to be independent. That is part of what makes them dangerous in the best possible way. They build, sell, fix, install, manage, repair, transport, protect, clean, code, consult, and deliver. They figure things…