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…
Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting

What the New Executive Order on Federal Contracting Efficiency Means for Small Business Contractors

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Federal contracting has always had a tension built into it. On one side, agencies need flexibility. Not every requirement is clean, simple, or easy to price. Some projects evolve. Some involve uncertainty. Some require technical discovery…
Government Pricing Secrets: How to Know What Agencies Are Actually Paying

Government Pricing Secrets: How to Know What Agencies Are Actually Paying

One of the biggest questions small businesses ask when pursuing government contracts is surprisingly simple: “What should we charge?” Price too high, and you may lose the opportunity immediately.Price too low, and you risk hurting…
Why Most Government Contractors Lose Before They Even Bid (And How to Fix It)

Why Most Government Contractors Lose Before They Even Bid (And How to Fix It)

If you’ve spent any time pursuing government contracts, you’ve probably asked yourself some version of this question: “Why aren’t we winning?” Most people assume the answer comes down to pricing, proposal quality, or competition.…