FY 2026 Government Contracting Guide

FY 2026 Federal Contracting Guide: How Small Contractors Can Leverage Registration, Certifications & Market Intelligence to Win

New fiscal year, fresh runway. FY 2026 officially began on October 1, 2025, which means agencies are updating priorities, refreshing pipelines, and moving budget to programs that matter right now. If you’re a small business, this is your…
FedBiz365 New Features

FedBiz365 Just Got Even Smarter: Here’s What’s New (And Why It Matters for Government Contractors)

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Market research is the cornerstone of successful government contracting. The more you know about what agencies are buying, who’s winning contracts, and when new opportunities are coming, the more prepared you are to compete and win. That’s…
10 Things Every Government Contractor Should Know About the New Fiscal Year

10 Things Every Government Contractor Should Know About the New Fiscal Year

Happy FY2026! The federal government’s new budget cycle began on October 1st. In the world of government contracting, that’s more of a starting gun than a fresh calendar. If you’re a small or medium‑size contractor serious about winning…
Major Update to the DBE / ACDBE Program: What Small Business Government Contractors Need to Know

Major Update to the DBE / ACDBE Program: What Small Business Government Contractors Need to Know

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The federal government has just rolled out one of the most important changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) programs in decades. For small businesses engaged in transportation-related contracts…
What government contractors should do during federal government shutdown

The Shutdown Is Federal, Not Final: How Contractors Can Pivot to SLED and Keep Winning

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If you’ve been watching the news or even just checking your inbox, you’ve likely seen headlines about a federal government shutdown. And if you’re a government contractor, those headlines can raise some tough questions. Will funding…
New FAR Part 19 Overhaul: What Small Business Contractors Need to Know

New FAR Part 19 Explained: How Small Businesses Benefit from the Overhaul

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The FAR rewrite has been one of the most sweeping changes in federal procurement in decades. Among all the parts being overhauled, Part 19—Small Business Programs—is arguably the one with the highest stakes for small businesses. Why?…
FAR Overhaul Guide: What the New Model Deviations Mean for Contractors (Parts 7, 24, 28, 30, 44, 46, 48, and 49)

FAR Overhaul Guide: What the New Model Deviations Mean for Contractors | Parts 7, 24, 28, 30, 44, 46, 48, and 49

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is undergoing a historic rewrite. For decades, contractors have worked under a patchwork of rules layered with guidance, supplements, and agency interpretations. The current overhaul is intended to simplify,…
Trump Administration Reunites with Elon Musk on AI: What Government Contractors Need to Know

Trump Administration Reunites with Elon Musk on AI: What Government Contractors Need to Know

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On September 25, 2025, President Trump and Elon Musk officially reunited in a move already being described as a watershed moment for government technology. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a major OneGov agreement with…
DSBS is now small business search

DSBS Is Now SBS: What Small Businesses Need to Know About Staying Visible

If you’ve been in the government contracting world for more than a minute, you know how important visibility is. Contracting officers, prime contractors, and agency buyers use government-maintained directories every single day to search for…
Golden Dome’s SHIELD Contract: What Government Contractors Need to Know — And How to Position for Success

Golden Dome’s SHIELD Contract: What Government Contractors Need to Know And How to Position for Success

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If you’re in the defense contracting ecosystem — whether a prime, a small business, or an innovative startup — one of the biggest contract opportunities in recent U.S. history is now beginning to take shape. The Missile Defense Agency…