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…
How to Leverage Your Certifications for More Government Contract Wins

Why Certifications—not Undercutting—Are Your Secret Weapon in the Federal Marketplace

Federal contracting is a competitive game. Many small and medium sized businesses assume that to win more contracts, they just need to bid lower. But here’s a truth many learn too late: federal and agency buyers don’t reward the cheapest—they…
FAR Part 44 Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know About Subcontracting Policies and Procedures

FAR Part 44 Overhaul: What Government Contractors Need to Know About Subcontracting Policies and Procedures

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is being re-written to streamline outdated rules, eliminate inconsistencies, and make contracting guidance more accessible for both agencies and industry. This sweeping modernization—sometimes called…
What the New FAR Companion Means for Small Business Contractors

What the New FAR Companion Means for Small Business Contractors

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has long been the backbone of federal buying, setting the rules for how government agencies acquire goods and services. Now, the FAR has a new partner: the FAR Companion. Released in September 2025,…
Teaming Tip: When “Exclusivity” Should Be a Hard No

Teaming Tip: When “Exclusivity” Should Be a Hard No

Teaming with a prime can open doors, especially on bigger IDIQs, GWACs, and agency-specific programs where you need reach, facilities, or clearances you don’t yet have. But there’s a catch many small businesses learn the hard way: a broad…
September Is National Preparedness Month: Why Government Contractors Should Act Now

September Is National Preparedness Month: Why Government Contractors Should Act Now

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September is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside each year by FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security to remind Americans that disasters can strike at any time. Floods, hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and even…