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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is being re-written to streamline outdated rules, eliminate inconsistencies, and make contracting guidance more accessible for both agencies and industry.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…
Key dollar thresholds jump on October 1 — here’s what it means for you

Big news for GovCon: key dollar thresholds jump on October 1 — here’s what it means for you

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If you sell to the federal government (or want to), mark October 1, 2025 on your calendar. The FAR Council’s FAC 2025-06 final rule raises a number of acquisition-related dollar thresholds to keep pace with inflation. Two headline changes…
What is new in FAR Part 5 - Federal Acquisition Regulation

FAR Part 5 Overhaul in Plain English: What It Means for Government Contractors

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhaul continues to reshape how contractors interact with the government. One of the most impactful updates so far is the reorganization of FAR Part 5, which governs presolicitation notices, solicitation…
Get VOSB Certified

DoD’s New VOSB Amendment Could Open More Contracting Doors for Veteran-Owned Businesses

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In July 2025, Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that could have a major impact on veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) nationwide. Officially titled…
CMMC Explained for government contracting

CMMC in Plain English: What It Is, What’s Changing, and How to Win

If you touch Department of Defense work—directly or as a subcontractor—Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is no longer a “someday” project. It’s a contracting reality that now determines who can bid, who can get awarded,…
: Security Clearance Guide 2025: Complete Requirements for Government Contractors

The Complete Security Clearance Guide for Government Contractors: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Navigating the complex world of security clearances is essential for any business looking to compete for classified government contracts. With over 4.2 million government and contractor employees holding security clearances across 80 executive…
Micro-Purchases, Mega Opportunities: Preparing Your Small Business for the Proposed $100K Threshold

Micro-Purchases, Mega Opportunities: Preparing Your Small Business for the Proposed $100K Threshold

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The Road to a $100,000 Micro-Purchase Threshold If you sell to the federal government today, you already know the micro-purchase threshold (MPT) is $10,000. That ceiling means anything above $10K usually triggers more paperwork, competition,…