Beyond SAM.gov: Win More Federal Contracts with Vehicles

Beyond SAM.gov: Why Contract Vehicle Access Is Becoming the New Competitive Advantage

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For years, many small government contractors followed a familiar routine: open SAM.gov, enter a few NAICS codes or keywords, scroll through the latest notices, and decide what looked worth bidding. It was rarely efficient, but it felt productive.…
Federal Year-End Spending Starts in July

The Federal Spending Rush Starts Now, Not in September

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July is one of those months in government contracting that looks quiet from the outside. People are taking vacations. Inbox replies get slower. Agency contacts may be harder to pin down. It can feel like the federal market is catching its…
America’s 250th Birthday and the Small Businesses That Help Keep It Moving

America’s 250th Birthday and the Small Businesses That Help Keep It Moving

On July 4, 2026, America turns 250. For most of the country, the day will still look familiar: flags on porches, crowded grills, small-town parades, fireworks after dark, and maybe somebody’s uncle explaining why his cooler system is superior…
SBA EDWOSB Audit

SBA Is Auditing EDWOSB Certification Status. Here’s What Women-Owned Contractors Should Do Now

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For years, many women-owned small businesses treated certification maintenance like a calendar reminder: update the file, watch the renewal date, keep moving. That approach is getting riskier. The Small Business Administration has reportedly…
H.R. 8879 Just Passed the House. Here’s Why Small Business Contractors Should Pay Attention Now

H.R. 8879 Just Passed the House. Here’s Why Small Business Contractors Should Pay Attention Now

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Every contractor who has waited on an SBA certification knows the peculiar frustration of being “almost ready” for an opportunity. The capture plan is there. The agency fit is there. The teaming partner is interested. The solicitation looks…
SBA 8(a) changes

SBA’s Proposed 8(a) Rule Change: Why Documentation Just Became More Important Than Ever

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If you’re thinking about 8(a) certification, documentation just became more important than ever. That is the practical takeaway from SBA’s proposed 8(a) rule change published on June 11, 2026. The proposed rule would remove the rebuttable…
Made in America Is Now a GSA Advantage Compliance Issue

Made in America Is Now a GSA Advantage Compliance Issue

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Made in America is no longer just a marketing claim. It is a compliance issue. For years, product suppliers and manufacturers have treated domestic sourcing language as a competitive advantage, especially when selling to federal buyers who…
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…
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…
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…