Perplexity & GSA AI: How Small Government Contractors Win More

Perplexity Just Became a Government Tool. Here’s What That Means For Your Small Business

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How to stay visible, competitive, and ready to win as contracting officers start using AI every day. GSA just signed a government-wide deal with Perplexity, an AI research and drafting tool. Through a OneGov agreement, federal agencies can…
DOGE 2026 Federal Contracts: Top 20 NAICS Codes & Agencies

DOGE 9 Months In: Which Agencies and NAICS Codes Are Actually Getting Funded in FY2026 (And How to Pivot Fast)

It's been nine months since President Trump's executive order launched the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on January 20, 2025. What started as a bold promise to slash waste, modernize technology, and cut trillions in spending has…
What government contractors should do now that the government has re-opened

Government Reopens: 10 Smart Moves Contractors Should Make Right Now

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After weeks of uncertainty, the lights are back on across federal agencies and programs. That alone is good news for government contractors. Even better, history shows that when agencies reopen after a funding lapse, leaders move quickly to…
10 government contracts will be easiest to win in FY 2026

10 Government Contract Plays Worth Your Focus in FY 2026

The fiscal year 2026 (which began October 1, 2025) is already underway, and early signals suggest there are several contract vehicles and procurement areas where smaller and mid-sized firms have a better shot. At FedBiz Access, we’ve…
Mastering Government Sales: A Contractor’s Guide

Mastering Government Sales: A Contractor’s Guide

If you’re a business owner or manager in the government contracting space, you already know that selling to government buyers isn’t like selling to the commercial market. It’s not about flashy pitches or clever taglines. It’s about…
Learn how to turn your 8(a) status into a real growth engine

Don’t Just Land the Ticket. Drive the Car. Using the SBA 8(a) Program as a Growth Engine

If your small business qualifies for the 8(a) Business Development Program, then achieving certification isn’t the destination...It’s the ignition. For disadvantaged firms, becoming 8(a) certified provides a rare opportunity to roll into…
Turn a federal shutdown into advantage

Why Smart Contractors Don’t Panic During a Government Shutdown

If you’re in government contracting, shutdown headlines can feel like flashing hazard lights. Funding stalls, inboxes go quiet, payments slow down, and rumors fly. It’s easy to tense up or hit pause. But the contractors who consistently…
Small Business Guide to Winning Government Contracts

How Small Businesses Can Break Into Government Contracting: A Step-by-Step Guide to Winning Your First Government Contract

If you’re a small business owner curious about working with the government, you’ve come to the right place. The federal market, along with state, local, and educational (SLED) markets, represents a massive opportunity. The challenge is…
Do You Qualify for These 5 Certifications? Most Contractors Don’t Even Know They’re Eligible

Do you qualify for these 5 certifications? Most contractors don’t know they’re eligible.

Are you missing out on federal contracting growth simply because you didn’t know you were eligible for a certification? Many small and medium‑sized businesses assume the certifications are just for others—when in fact they might be very…
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…