It was rarely efficient, but it felt productive. There was always another solicitation to review, another sources sought notice to answer, or another opportunity that appeared close enough to justify a closer look.

That strategy is becoming harder to sustain.

The federal government has not stopped buying. In fiscal year 2025, federal agencies awarded approximately $179 billion in prime contracts to small businesses, representing nearly 28 percent of eligible prime contracting dollars. The government exceeded its statutory 23 percent small business goal once again.

The money is still moving. The difference is where and how agencies are buying.

More federal requirements are flowing through established contract vehicles, governmentwide acquisition contracts, multiple-award contracts, blanket purchase agreements, agency-specific IDIQs, and the GSA Multiple Award Schedule. That means small businesses must do more than watch the public opportunity feed. They need access to the purchasing channels agencies already prefer to use.

SAM.gov remains essential, but it is no longer enough by itself.

The Federal Government Is Buying Through Established Channels

Contract vehicles solve a practical problem for government buyers. Instead of building every procurement from the ground up, an agency can purchase from a prequalified group of contractors under established terms and conditions.

GSA describes these vehicles as a streamlined way for agencies to place orders with preselected vendors. The agency also advises buyers to look toward existing contract vehicles before pursuing other acquisition approaches. For contractors, that usually means competing within a smaller, more relevant pool than they would face in a full and open procurement.

The scale is significant.

GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule generated more than $51.5 billion in sales during fiscal year 2024. GSA also reported that small businesses participating in its governmentwide contracts received more than $26 billion in fiscal year 2023.

At the same time, GSA is expanding major vehicles such as OASIS+, its governmentwide professional services IDIQ program. OASIS+ now covers 13 service domains, and its six solicitations have been continuously open since January 12, 2026, creating ongoing on-ramp possibilities for qualified contractors.

This does not mean every good opportunity has disappeared behind a vehicle portal. Open-market solicitations, simplified acquisitions, set-asides, construction projects, and agency-specific procurements will continue to appear on SAM.gov.

It does mean that relying exclusively on SAM.gov can leave a contractor watching only one part of the federal marketplace.

Winning a Vehicle Is Not the Same as Winning Revenue

Securing a GSA Schedule, GWAC, or IDIQ award is a legitimate accomplishment. Your pricing, experience, systems, qualifications, and representations have survived a formal evaluation. In many cases, the award gives you access to opportunities that companies outside the vehicle cannot pursue.

But the vehicle itself is not revenue.

It is closer to receiving a fishing license than catching a fish. You now have permission to enter the water, but nobody is going to clean, cook, and deliver dinner to your office.

This distinction matters because GSA increasingly expects contract holders to demonstrate actual performance. Current Multiple Award Schedule requirements call for contractors to generate at least $100,000 in sales during their first five years and $125,000 during each five-year period thereafter. GSA states plainly that contractors are responsible for marketing their contracts and proactively pursuing opportunities through sources such as SAM.gov and eBuy.

GSA has also announced efforts to rightsize the Schedule program by allowing contracts that fail to meet sales thresholds to expire, addressing noncompliance, eliminating low-demand offerings, and reducing unnecessary duplication.

The message is not subtle: holding a contract vehicle without actively working it is becoming a poor growth strategy.

Be Careful With the “90 Percent Never Bid” Claim

Contracting circles frequently repeat dramatic statistics about the percentage of vehicle holders that never submit task order proposals. Those claims may reflect experience within a particular vehicle, pool, or period, but there does not appear to be an authoritative governmentwide dataset proving that 90 percent of all vehicle holders never respond to a task order.

Small businesses should not need a sensational statistic to recognize the underlying problem.

Many contractors invest considerable time and money obtaining a vehicle, then fail to create the processes needed to identify, qualify, capture, and respond to task orders. Some do not monitor the correct portal. Others discover opportunities too late. Many attempt to make bid decisions without understanding the customer, incumbent, evaluation criteria, likely competition, or internal cost of responding.

The practical conclusion remains the same: a vehicle only becomes valuable when it is supported by disciplined business development.

Five Actions Small Contractors Should Take Now

1. Map the Vehicles Your Target Agencies Actually Use

Do not pursue a contract vehicle simply because it is large, recognizable, or popular on LinkedIn.

Study the agencies and contracting offices that buy what you sell. Review historical awards, incumbent contracts, ordering activity, NAICS codes, task order values, set-aside usage, and likely recompetes. Then determine whether those buyers rely on MAS, OASIS+, NASA SEWP, 8(a) STARS III, agency-specific IDIQs, BPAs, or other purchasing channels.

Your objective is not to collect contract vehicles like trophies. It is to gain access to the channels used by customers you can realistically serve.

2. Build a Vehicle Activation Plan Before You Apply

Before spending months pursuing a vehicle, answer several uncomfortable questions.

Who will monitor task orders? Who has authority to make the go or no-go decision? How quickly can operations validate staffing and pricing? Which partners fill your capability gaps? Who owns the customer relationship? How many responses can your proposal team realistically support each quarter?

A vehicle activation plan should cover the first 12 months after award, including target agencies, buyer outreach, teaming, pipeline development, portal access, proposal resources, and revenue objectives.

Without that plan, the contract award may become an expensive certificate hanging on the wall.

3. Monitor More Than One Portal

SAM.gov remains the federal government’s primary public source for contract notices, but vehicle opportunities may be released through systems such as GSA eBuy, ASSIST, or vehicle-specific ordering portals. For OASIS+, eBuy is the required task order solicitation tool, while certain GSA Assisted Acquisition Services submissions require an ASSIST account.

Assign responsibility for every portal connected to your contracts. Verify user accounts, notification settings, email distribution lists, submission procedures, and backup coverage.

A five-day response window is not the right time to discover that the employee who controlled your portal login left six months ago.

4. Make Faster, More Consistent Bid Decisions

Small contractors often lose time because every opportunity triggers a fresh debate.

Create a standard qualification model that considers customer familiarity, scope alignment, past performance, vehicle access, set-aside status, incumbent position, staffing availability, partner requirements, proposal effort, pricing competitiveness, and probability of award.

This is where FedBiz365 offers an important advantage over simply searching SAM.gov.

FedBiz365 uses AI-powered market intelligence to match opportunities against a contractor’s profile, break down solicitation requirements, summarize evaluation criteria, identify risk factors, and provide pursue, pass, or partner guidance. It can help teams score opportunities for faster go or no-go decisions instead of spending hours reading every attachment before determining that a requirement was never a realistic fit.

Once a solicitation passes the qualification test, FedBiz365 can also generate a structured proposal outline in seconds. That does not replace proposal strategy, technical judgment, compliance review, or persuasive writing. It does eliminate the blank-page problem and gives the response team a faster way to organize the requirements.

5. Treat Teaming as a Pipeline Strategy

Not every valuable opportunity should be pursued as the prime contractor.

Companies that lack a required vehicle can partner with a vehicle holder. Contract holders that lack a specific capability, clearance, geographic presence, certification, or past performance can build a stronger solution with qualified teammates.

Use historical task order data to identify active primes, not merely companies listed on the vehicle. Approach them with a specific value proposition tied to an agency, requirement, capability gap, or upcoming recompete.

“Let us know if you need anything” is not a teaming strategy. “We can provide cleared cybersecurity personnel in Huntsville for the recompete expected under your existing vehicle” is much closer.

SAM.gov Is a Starting Point, Not a Complete Growth System

The federal marketplace is not disappearing. It is becoming more structured, more data-driven, and more dependent on established acquisition channels.

Successful small businesses will continue monitoring SAM.gov, but they will also identify the vehicles their customers use, pursue the right on-ramps, track task orders, study incumbent contracts, qualify opportunities quickly, and build relationships before solicitations arrive.

The goal is no longer to find the greatest possible number of opportunities.

The goal is to find the opportunities where your company has a credible path to winning.

FedBiz365 helps government contractors move beyond basic opportunity searching by connecting solicitation discovery with contract intelligence, vehicle data, competitor research, AI-assisted qualification, faster go or no-go scoring, and proposal development tools.

Request a custom FedBiz365 demo and see how quickly your team can turn scattered federal data into a focused, actionable contracting pipeline.

Turn Contract Access Into Contract Revenue

The federal marketplace is not disappearing. It is becoming more structured, more data-driven, and more dependent on established acquisition channels.

Successful small businesses will continue monitoring SAM.gov, but they will also identify the vehicles their customers use, pursue the right on-ramps, track task orders, study incumbent contracts, qualify opportunities quickly, and build relationships before solicitations arrive.

For many companies, that strategy begins with securing a GSA Multiple Award Schedule. FedBiz Access has helped hundreds of businesses navigate the GSA Schedule process, from assessing eligibility and selecting the right Special Item Numbers to preparing the proposal and supporting documentation required for a compliant submission. Our team helps ensure the offer is written correctly, organized properly, and aligned with current GSA requirements, reducing avoidable delays and costly mistakes.

Getting on Schedule, however, is only the first step. Contractors still need a reliable way to identify opportunities, evaluate fit, understand solicitation requirements, and make faster bid decisions.

FedBiz365 helps connect those pieces. The platform combines federal market intelligence with AI-powered opportunity matching, solicitation analysis, go or no-go scoring, competitor research, and proposal outline generation. Instead of relying on SAM.gov alone, contractors can use FedBiz365 to focus their time on opportunities where they have a stronger path to winning.

Whether your company needs help earning a place on the GSA Schedule or turning federal data into a more focused pipeline, FedBiz Access can help you build the foundation and work it effectively.

Schedule a consultation with FedBiz Access to discuss your GSA Schedule strategy, or request a FedBiz365 demo to see how your team can identify, qualify, and pursue federal opportunities more efficiently.

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2 weeks ago

I met Sidney Waters one year ago on a conference call. Really personable and ready to help companies become properly equipped government contractors.

Their resources and expert guidance provide everything you need to implement your strategy and hit the ground running.

Although I haven't subscribed to Fed Biz Access, Sidney Waters has consistently checked in on our progress, providing "gold nuggets" and directing us to government resources. To be honest, he doesn't have to, but he's a quality individual. And for that, we appreciate him.

The team at Fed Biz Access consists of former contracting officers who clearly know their stuff.
If you are looking to start a government contracting business, I highly recommend calling Sidney Waters before spending your budget elsewhere.
He is a genuine, professional who genuinely wants you to succeed.

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Glenn Scheel

2 weeks ago

Ashley Futral and the entire staff at FedBiz Access are very knowledgable and helpful. Ashley has helped me navigate the arduous process of GSA approval with great care and speed.

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3 weeks ago

I've been working with Ashley Futral for almost 2 years, after taking over as Account Administrator for our SAM.gov account. Interaction with Ashley has always been pleasant. She took the time to explain what she was doing as she navigated through the process of updating our account information. Very knowledgeable, which was a relief as I was just taking over the role of Admin. Thank you Ashley, "Thumbs Up"

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3 weeks ago

Ashley Futral has always been available for me. She has always made me feel like I have nothing to worry about. My million questions are answered with a kind word and assurance that all is good and she's got me. Never worry about a due date, she's on it before I even know it's coming up. Super GRATEFUL THAT SHE IS THERE FOR ME.

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Mariah Khetem

3 weeks ago

Ashley was outstanding throughout the entire process. She was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and dedicated to ensuring everything was completed accurately and on time. Her attention to detail and proactive communication made what could have been a complicated process feel seamless and stress-free.

Ashley worked diligently to guide us through each step, keeping us informed along the way and quickly addressing any questions or updates that arose. Her professionalism, expertise, and commitment to customer service were evident from start to finish.

We truly appreciate all of Ashley's hard work and support and would highly recommend her and Fedbiz to anyone needing assistance. Thank you, Ashley, for going above and beyond!

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Al Hogan

3 weeks ago

I cannot say enough good things about Ashley Futral and the exceptional support she provided throughout my SBA and SDVOSB certification process.

From start to finish, Ashley demonstrated an outstanding level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to customer service. Navigating the certification process can be overwhelming, but her knowledge, guidance, and responsiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.

Ashley took the time to thoroughly review every requirement, identify potential issues before they became problems, and ensure that all documentation was accurate and complete. Her meticulous attention to detail played a significant role in helping me successfully obtain both my SBA certification and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification.

What impressed me most was her genuine dedication to her clients. She was always available to answer questions, provide updates, and offer expert advice throughout the process. Her communication was timely, clear, and professional, giving me confidence every step of the way.

If you are seeking assistance with SBA certifications, SDVOSB certifications, or government contracting registrations, I highly recommend Ashley Futral. Her expertise, work ethic, and customer-focused approach are truly second to none.

Thank you, Ashley, for your outstanding support and for helping me achieve this important milestone for my business.

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Mya Plant exceeded every expectation and delivered a capability statement that truly elevated our organization's professional image and marketability.

From our initial consultation through the final product, Mya demonstrated exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to understanding our business. She took the time to learn about our organization's history, capabilities, certifications, differentiators, and long-term goals, then transformed that information into a polished, visually appealing, and highly effective capability statement.

What impressed me most was her ability to take complex information and present it in a clear, concise, and compelling format that speaks directly to potential government agencies, contracting officers, and business partners. Her recommendations improved not only the document itself but also how we communicate our value proposition to prospective clients.

Mya was responsive, patient, and incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process. Every revision was completed quickly, and she consistently went above and beyond to ensure the final product exceeded our expectations.

Thanks to her expertise, we now have a professional capability statement that accurately reflects our organization, strengthens our credibility, and positions us more effectively for government contracting and business development opportunities.

If you are considering hiring Mya for capability statements, government contracting support, branding materials, or professional business documents, I recommend her without hesitation. Her expertise, customer service, and dedication to excellence are second to none.

Thank you, Mya, for your outstanding work and commitment to our success. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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3 weeks ago

Very good company.

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Allyson Collins

1 month ago

Elizabeth Whitaker was exceptional, very helpful and was always there whenever we need her, thank you Elizabeth for being the great person that you are. We at Collins Henry, LLC is very grateful to have her working on our behalf....

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Bryan Johnson

1 month ago

I had my own federal contracting consulting business for 25 years and I have to say Fed Biz Access is doing it right.

Michael Scanna

2 months ago

I cannot recommend the assistance Elizabeth and her team provided to me enough! The entire process was handled professionally, quickly, and with incredible attention to detail. What seemed overwhelming and confusing at first became simple and stress-free thanks to their guidance. They answered every question patiently, ensured all information was submitted correctly, and kept me informed every step of the way. Their knowledge of the SAM registration process saved me so much time and frustration. If you need reliable, efficient, and trustworthy help with SAM registration, this is absolutely the team to use!

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2 months ago

Trying to update anything with a govenrment agency is always a nightmare. After fighting with Sam.gov for weeks and getting nowhere, we reached out to Constance for help. She has made this SO much easier on us and gotten our account active again.

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2 months ago

Elizabeth Whitaker with FedBiz Access has been great. She has taken her time with us to customize her services directly to what we need. She is very professional and knowledgeable. Further, she is very proactive and highly responsive in our communications. We enjoy our experience working with Elizabeth and her team. We would highly recommend using Elizabeth at FedBiz Access.

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Minerva Finishes

2 months ago

Elizabeth Whitaker has been so very helpful to us. We are a very small business attempting to navigate the Government Contracts process. Elizabeth is quite knowledgeable, easy to understand and patient.

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Lynn Tyler

2 months ago

Elizabeth Whitaker helped me get my recertification. She made the process painless. She also helped me update my SAM.

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Schimpf's Garage

2 months ago

Cecilia and Sid go well above and beyond to assist me with registering my business with the VA and updating my profile with relevant business changes. Additionally, Frank is a master of contracting and has assisted us in navigating FedBiz's contracting databases and in reviewing proposed bids and contracts. I highly recommend this team to anyone seeking to register their business with the VA and applying for government contracts!

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Jordan Erwin

2 months ago

Super easy to work with and always very friendly. Highly recommend.

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2 months ago

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Kati Gibbs

2 months ago

Love working with FedBiz! They are so communicative and helpful. Constance is such a pleasure to work with in getting our SBA profile set up, Lou is amazing at setting us up in FedBiz, and Frank is very informative when training us on FedBiz365. I highly recommend FedBiz!

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2 months ago

Since we’ve had such a positive experience with the team at FedBiz Access in the past, we decided to seek their guidance and support for our nonprofit’s latest project involving government and canine-related initiatives.

Once again, the FedBiz Access team did not disappoint. They directed us to the most effective and efficient way to move forward through the appropriate channels.

We want to thank Frank and the entire FedBiz Access team for providing clear, comprehensive, and valuable information during our consultation.

We would highly recommend FedBiz Access.

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John Diaz

3 months ago

Mya works very accurately and delivers high-quality work in creating our Capability Statement for the GSA organization. Highly recommend her and her organization, FEDBIZACCESS.

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Sandra Chen

3 months ago

Ashley Futral is exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to collaborate with. Her efficiency and swift communication have been invaluable, and I greatly appreciate her guidance throughout the process.

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Jacqueline Winter

3 months ago

FedBiz makes renewals so easy and simple which is great as when doing it directly with the gov't is so much more complicated! It was great working with Ashley Futral on on our latest renewal - she saved me so much time! She also helped sort out issues that came up with SAM that I don't think we could have solved on our own. Thank you!

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Tara Goldsby

3 months ago

Ashley Futral was extremely helpful with renewing our sam.gov entity registration. She was always prompt with responding to emails and made the process go smoothly.

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Chris Ramey

4 months ago

Ashley is on another level!!! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Great to work with year over year!! Thumbs Up!!!!!!!

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Jay Reyes

4 months ago

Ashley Futral and the team at FedBiz Access provided outstanding support throughout my certification process. As the owner of a disabled veteran-owned logistics company, navigating the requirements can be complex—but Ashley made it seamless. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and deep knowledge of the process helped position my company for success in the government contracting space. Highly recommended for any business looking to grow strategically.

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Torland Wingfield

4 months ago

I had the pleasure of working with FedBiz on my SBA Disabled Veteran Owned Company Certification. Ashley was simply amazing, using her knowledge and professional approach to get the job done. She checked on me constantly providing weekly updates and worked all issues that came up during the process. I even received a call from her when the certification was approved. This is a great company that I give my strongest recommendation.

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Ice King LLC

4 months ago

Elizabeth Whitaker made our SAM renewal process quick and easy! We enjoyed working with her and the entire FedBiz Team. They have been great folks to work with and took sooooo much drama out of the process. Quick to respond to all our questions and we truly feel they want our business to succeed. Highly recommend !!!

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John Foster

4 months ago

Mya was great with communications throughout the project. She has outstanding graphics and document creation ability.

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Heridel Guadarrama

4 months ago

thanks Cassie for everything !!

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Jim Dragon

5 months ago

While working with FedBiz Access to update our cage code was an extremely easy worry-free process. Elizabeth was great to work with.

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Jon Urban

5 months ago

2025/2026 UPDATE: Cassie and her team at FedBizAccess continue to provide us with professional and reliable support for SAM registration and other government contracting needs.

2024 UPDATE: We continue to rely on FedBizAccess to help us stay on top of our SAM registration. Thanks again for making this an easy process for us, Cassie!

Original Review: We hired FedBizAccess several years ago to help us manage our federal contractor profile through the SAM database. Throughout the years they have been quick to respond to our requests. The past few years more of our focus has been outside the federal contracting arena and we hadn’t required their help. This year, though, we hit a snag renewing our SAM profile since we had a slight change in our company name. We reached out to FBA for help, and Cassie Elbanay responded immediately. She has been critical in helping us navigate the process. She is very knowledgeable, personable, and an overall professional. We are confident work will be done correctly and successfully when Cassie and her team are on the case. It has been a pleasure working with her, and I look forward to continuing our firm’s partnership with her and her team at FBA.

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Alfonso Betts

5 months ago

Cassie Elbanay at FedBizAccess was extremely helpful in resolving my issue in SAM. Her knowledge and expertise with the SAM system made the process smooth and efficient—it was handled within minutes. It’s truly a pleasure working with such a knowledgeable and responsive team at FedBizAccess. I greatly appreciate the support and professionalism.

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Milissa Fowler

5 months ago

Cassie Elbanay was extremely valuable and I could not ask for an easier process. The amount of time and frustration she saved me was priceless. Amazing!

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Joyce Kamau

5 months ago

Working with Cassie at FedBiz on our SAM registration renewal was a great experience. She was patient, thorough, and proactive in addressing potential issues before submission. Cassie expertise helped us avoid delays and ensured our registration was completed efficiently. Cassie is not only highly competent but also wonderful to work with throughout the process.

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Brennan Champion

5 months ago

Cassie Elbanay and the FedBiz Access team were exceptional throughout our SAM registration process. Cassie went above and beyond at every step, providing clear guidance that made what can be a complex process feel straightforward. We would absolutely recommend Cassie and FedBiz Access to anyone navigating SAM registrations.

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Thomas Esposito

5 months ago

I had the pleasure of working with Mya, she brought my vision to life and we could not be happier with her work.

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Tamarah

6 months ago

I had a positive experience working with FedBiz and appreciated the guidance and communication provided during the process. Sidney was responsive and supportive, and I’m grateful for the assistance and encouragement along the way.

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Cami Allen

6 months ago

Ashley was super helpful, professional and timely. The support we receive from FebBiz Access is so helpful in helping us keep current and updated in a sometimes difficult to navigate government world.

Chris Merrill

7 months ago

Cassie and Fedbiz were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process from our initial inquiry through the submission. They made the renewal process easy and fast for us to get through.

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Jeff Lindsey

7 months ago

I've been working with FedBiz Access for years now. Cassie does a wonderful job of making the process easy and quick. She is the best! Thanks, Cassie!!

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Tommy Bohler

7 months ago

Cassie was very helpful throughout the whole renewal process with our municipality and also followed up with assistance on a change in our bank accounts. She was super responsive and took care of our problem almost immediately.

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John Anderson

7 months ago

Mya did a great job. We completed the capabilities statement in two attempts. On the second attempt, I provided her with some of our pictures, and she embedded them in our statement.

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Rifles Only

7 months ago

Cassie made renewing our SAMS registration quick and efficient, and maintained great communication with us.

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7 months ago

This team is highly professional and truly knows how to get things done. I am very pleased to have achieved my objective thanks to their support.

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Harold Quinones

7 months ago

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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 breath before the fall.

That impression is misleading.

For small business contractors, July is the beginning of one of the most important stretches of the federal sales calendar. The federal government’s fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30, which means FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026. As of July 9, that date is less than 90 days away.

That matters because July opens the final quarter of the federal fiscal year. In practical terms, this is the season when agencies are reviewing remaining funds, moving requirements forward, addressing mission needs, and trying to get obligations in place before September 30. Contractors often call it “use-it-or-lose-it season,” which is not a perfect phrase, but it captures the urgency many federal buyers feel as the fiscal year winds down.

This is not the time to be invisible.

It is the time to get your business in front of the government buyers, program offices, contracting teams, and prime contractors most likely to need what you sell.

Year-End Spending Is Not Random, But It Is Urgent

There is a common misconception that federal year-end spending is a free-for-all, as if agencies suddenly start buying anything that can be squeezed onto a purchase order before midnight on September 30.

That is not how it works.

Federal buyers still operate under acquisition rules, procurement procedures, budget limits, and the bona fide needs rule. GAO’s appropriations law guidance explains that federal funds are tied to legitimate needs during the period for which those funds are available.

In plain English, agencies cannot buy something simply because money is sitting there. There has to be a real need.

But there is still pressure.

Program offices may have requirements that were delayed earlier in the year. Contracting officers may be pushing actions through a crowded pipeline. Managers may be trying to obligate available funds for mission needs that cannot slide into the next fiscal year without creating operational headaches. Buyers may need vendors who can respond quickly, clearly, and credibly.

That is where prepared contractors have an advantage.

Not the ones who wake up in September and send a generic capability statement to every address they can find. Not the ones who describe themselves as “full-service solutions providers” and hope the buyer figures out what that means. Prepared contractors know who buys their services, where they fit, what problem they solve, and how to make the buyer’s next step easier.

July is when that preparation starts paying off.

January Goals Are Too Late for Federal Contractors

Many businesses treat January as the natural time to set goals. That makes sense for commercial planning, but federal contracting runs on a different clock.

By January, the federal government is already three months into its fiscal year. The first quarter is over. Acquisition planning is already underway. Some opportunities have already moved. Some teaming conversations have already happened. Some buyers have already formed opinions about which vendors are serious and which ones only appear when a solicitation drops.

That does not mean January is useless. It does mean January is often too late to shape the early part of your federal pipeline.

The planning window is now.

July gives contractors a chance to influence the final quarter of the current fiscal year while also positioning for the first quarter of FY2027. That dual timing is important. Smart outreach now can support immediate year-end opportunities, but it can also help your business become familiar to buyers and primes before new fiscal year activity accelerates.

In other words, July is not just about chasing September spending. It is about building momentum before your competitors start making their New Year’s resolutions.

First, Be Clear About the Kind of Win You Need

Most contractors say they want more federal business. That is understandable, but it is not specific enough to guide decisions.

A better question is: what kind of federal contracting win matters most right now?

For some companies, the priority is growth. They want more revenue, a larger contract, a first federal award, or expansion into a new agency. If that is your situation, July should be focused on identifying buyers with a demonstrated need for your category, tightening your outreach, and making sure you are visible before year-end decisions are made.

For others, the priority is positioning. Maybe you have commercial experience but limited federal past performance. Maybe you are trying to become known in a new NAICS market. Maybe you need primes to see you as a credible subcontracting partner. If positioning is the goal, your July activity should focus on credibility, not volume. The right message to the right buyer is more valuable than a hundred forgettable emails.

For established contractors, the priority may be stability. That can mean defending existing work, preparing for recompetes, protecting contract vehicle eligibility, maintaining visibility with current agencies, or reducing gaps in the pipeline. Stability is not passive. It requires deliberate relationship management and early awareness of what may be coming next.

Most businesses want all three: growth, positioning, and stability. The problem is that when everything is the priority, nothing really leads. Naming the primary objective helps you decide where to spend your limited time during the most compressed part of the federal buying year.

Visibility Is a Strategy, Not a Side Task

Federal buyers cannot consider you if they do not know you exist.

That sounds obvious, but it is one of the most common problems small business contractors face. They may be registered properly. They may have strong past performance. They may hold relevant certifications. They may even have a great service offering. Yet the buyers who need those services are hearing from someone else.

Visibility in the federal market is not about being louder. It is about being more relevant.

A contracting officer does not need a vague introduction. A program manager does not need three paragraphs about your company culture. A prime contractor does not need a generic “we would love to team” message with no explanation of where you add value.

They need to know what you do, why it matters to their mission, where you have performed similar work, and how to engage with you.

That message should change depending on the audience. A buyer at a civilian agency may care about responsiveness, compliance, continuity, and low performance risk. A defense customer may care about technical capability, security requirements, scalability, and past work in similar environments. A prime contractor may care about socioeconomic status, labor capacity, geographic coverage, specialized expertise, or filling a gap in a proposal team.

The more specific your outreach, the more likely it is to be treated as useful instead of ignored.

Teaming and Subcontracting Matter More During the Rush

Year-end spending does not only create opportunities for prime contractors. It also creates openings for subcontractors and teaming partners.

Primes are often watching the same fiscal year calendar. They may be preparing bids, responding to task order activity, filling small business participation goals, strengthening technical teams, or looking for qualified partners who can help them pursue agency requirements. For small businesses, that can be a practical path into federal work, especially when prime opportunities are too large, too fast-moving, or outside your current past performance profile.

But teaming does not happen by accident.

A strong subcontracting approach requires knowing which primes are active in your market, what they are likely to need, and how your company can help them win or perform. The message cannot simply be, “We are interested in subcontracting opportunities.” That puts all the work on the other party.

A better approach is to show where you fit.

For example, a cybersecurity firm might emphasize a specific compliance capability, cleared personnel, rapid assessment support, or experience with a particular agency environment. A construction subcontractor might highlight bonding capacity, geographic coverage, specialty trades, safety record, or past federal site experience. A staffing company might focus on surge capacity, hard-to-fill labor categories, or rapid placement in mission-critical roles.

The goal is not just to introduce your company. The goal is to make the recipient think, “This could help us.”

Make July Measurable

A contractor who says, “We need to do more government marketing,” is usually about to lose another month.

A contractor who says, “We need to identify the buyers and teaming partners most relevant to our top services, contact them with a specific message, and follow up consistently before September,” is building a plan.

The difference is specificity.

July goals should be concrete enough to manage. That may mean setting targets for buyer outreach, prime contractor introductions, agency-specific capability statements, follow-up calls, sources sought responses, quote opportunities, or teaming conversations. The exact numbers will vary by business, but the principle is the same: vague intent does not create pipeline.

Federal contracting rewards the companies that treat business development as a discipline. That does not mean chasing every opportunity. It means choosing the right lanes, understanding who buys in those lanes, and taking consistent action before the market gets crowded.

By the time September arrives, many buyers are moving fast. If your first introduction happens then, you may still have a shot, but you are asking the buyer to learn, trust, and act quickly. If they have already seen your company, understood your fit, and had a useful conversation with you earlier in the quarter, you are in a better position.

The Spending Surge Favors Contractors Who Are Already in the Room

Use-it-or-lose-it season can be a major opportunity, but only for contractors who are findable, credible, and relevant.

The federal government is not short on vendors. Buyers and primes are surrounded by companies claiming they can help. The advantage goes to the businesses that can cut through the noise with a clear value proposition and direct access to the right people.

That is where FedBiz Access can help.

FedBiz Access helps small businesses market their services to the government buyers most likely to need what they offer. We can help you identify and reach relevant federal contacts, strengthen your visibility in the market, and connect with teaming or subcontracting partners that may help you take advantage of year-end federal spending activity.

July is the moment to move. Waiting until September means competing in a crowded rush. Waiting until January means starting after FY2027 is already underway.

Call FedBiz Access now: 844-628-8914 or book a call at your convenience to learn how we can help put your business in front of the right government buyers and partners before this year-end spending window closes.

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I met Sidney Waters one year ago on a conference call. Really personable and ready to help companies become properly equipped government contractors.

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3 months ago

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3 months ago

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3 months ago

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

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5 months ago

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Jon Urban

5 months ago

2025/2026 UPDATE: Cassie and her team at FedBizAccess continue to provide us with professional and reliable support for SAM registration and other government contracting needs.

2024 UPDATE: We continue to rely on FedBizAccess to help us stay on top of our SAM registration. Thanks again for making this an easy process for us, Cassie!

Original Review: We hired FedBizAccess several years ago to help us manage our federal contractor profile through the SAM database. Throughout the years they have been quick to respond to our requests. The past few years more of our focus has been outside the federal contracting arena and we hadn’t required their help. This year, though, we hit a snag renewing our SAM profile since we had a slight change in our company name. We reached out to FBA for help, and Cassie Elbanay responded immediately. She has been critical in helping us navigate the process. She is very knowledgeable, personable, and an overall professional. We are confident work will be done correctly and successfully when Cassie and her team are on the case. It has been a pleasure working with her, and I look forward to continuing our firm’s partnership with her and her team at FBA.

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5 months ago

Cassie Elbanay at FedBizAccess was extremely helpful in resolving my issue in SAM. Her knowledge and expertise with the SAM system made the process smooth and efficient—it was handled within minutes. It’s truly a pleasure working with such a knowledgeable and responsive team at FedBizAccess. I greatly appreciate the support and professionalism.

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5 months ago

Cassie Elbanay was extremely valuable and I could not ask for an easier process. The amount of time and frustration she saved me was priceless. Amazing!

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

I had the pleasure of working with Mya, she brought my vision to life and we could not be happier with her work.

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6 months ago

I had a positive experience working with FedBiz and appreciated the guidance and communication provided during the process. Sidney was responsive and supportive, and I’m grateful for the assistance and encouragement along the way.

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6 months ago

Ashley was super helpful, professional and timely. The support we receive from FebBiz Access is so helpful in helping us keep current and updated in a sometimes difficult to navigate government world.

Chris Merrill

7 months ago

Cassie and Fedbiz were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process from our initial inquiry through the submission. They made the renewal process easy and fast for us to get through.

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7 months ago

I've been working with FedBiz Access for years now. Cassie does a wonderful job of making the process easy and quick. She is the best! Thanks, Cassie!!

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Tommy Bohler

7 months ago

Cassie was very helpful throughout the whole renewal process with our municipality and also followed up with assistance on a change in our bank accounts. She was super responsive and took care of our problem almost immediately.

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John Anderson

7 months ago

Mya did a great job. We completed the capabilities statement in two attempts. On the second attempt, I provided her with some of our pictures, and she embedded them in our statement.

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Rifles Only

7 months ago

Cassie made renewing our SAMS registration quick and efficient, and maintained great communication with us.

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7 months ago

This team is highly professional and truly knows how to get things done. I am very pleased to have achieved my objective thanks to their support.

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7 months ago

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The American story has never belonged to one moment, one document, one generation, or one group of people. It has always been carried forward by citizens, service members, public servants, workers, entrepreneurs, families, communities, and businesses that kept showing up when the work needed to be done.

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Behind many public services, military operations, emergency responses, infrastructure projects, research programs, and agency missions are businesses that answered the call. Many of them are small businesses. Many are family-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, minority-owned, HUBZone, or locally rooted companies that started with a practical goal: build something useful, serve customers well, and create opportunity.

That is part of the American story too.

Independence Created a Government. Small Businesses Help It Serve.

The National Archives describes the Declaration of Independence as a statement of the principles on which our government and American identity are based. Two hundred fifty years later, those principles still shape how Americans think about opportunity, responsibility, service, and the role of government in public life.

The federal government’s responsibilities have grown in ways the founders could never have imagined. Today, agencies support national defense, public health, transportation, disaster response, cybersecurity, scientific research, energy, agriculture, veterans’ services, law enforcement, housing, education, and thousands of other mission areas.

That work cannot happen through government alone.

It takes suppliers, builders, innovators, tradespeople, consultants, engineers, manufacturers, professional service firms, technology providers, and problem-solvers. It takes businesses willing to navigate SAM.gov registrations, certifications, FAR requirements, solicitations, compliance rules, pricing pressure, agency relationships, and long buying cycles because they believe their work has value in the public sector.

That is not always easy. In fact, it rarely is.

A capable company may have the right experience, the right pricing, and the right team, yet still struggle to get noticed by federal buyers. A business may spend years building past performance before winning its first meaningful federal contract. A contractor may deal with delayed awards, confusing requirements, shifting acquisition strategies, expiring contract vehicles, changing socioeconomic goals, or competitors that seem to know about opportunities long before they appear publicly.

That is the part of government contracting nobody puts on a postcard.

Still, small businesses keep entering the federal marketplace because the opportunity is real, the work is meaningful, and the mission can be worth the patience required to pursue it.

Small Business Is Still One of America’s Strongest Ideas

The United States has more than 36.2 million small businesses, representing 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses, according to the SBA Office of Advocacy’s 2026 small business FAQ. Those businesses employ 62.3 million people, or 45.9 percent of private-sector workers.

Those numbers are more than statistics. They represent people taking risks. Parents trying to build something durable for their families. Veterans applying discipline and leadership after service. Women founders growing companies in industries where they were once overlooked. Tradespeople turning years of hard-earned skill into ownership. Local employers creating jobs in communities that need them.

Small business remains one of the clearest expressions of American possibility.

That is why small business participation in federal contracting matters so much. The federal government has a statutory goal of awarding at least 23 percent of eligible prime contracting dollars to small businesses each year. In FY2025, SBA reported that agencies exceeded that goal by awarding nearly 28 percent of prime federal contracting dollars to small businesses, representing $179 billion in prime contract awards. Including prime contracts and subcontracts, small businesses received nearly $273 billion in federal contract awards.

That is not just procurement activity.

That is payroll. Equipment. Facilities. Training. New hires. Expanded capacity. Local tax revenue. Second chances. New capabilities. Community impact.

And when the match is right, small businesses also deliver strong value for government buyers.

Small contractors often bring speed, specialization, creativity, and accountability that larger firms may struggle to match. They can solve problems close to the ground. They often have direct access to leadership. They can adapt quickly when requirements shift. They bring niche expertise into mission areas where agencies need fresh thinking, not a 90-page slide deck and a steering committee.

In a country built on enterprise, that matters.

The Work Behind the Celebration

Every Fourth of July, we naturally think about the symbols of freedom: the flag, the anthem, the fireworks, the uniform, the founding documents, the red, white, and blue.

But there is also a quieter kind of patriotism.

It is the business owner reviewing bid requirements late at night because an agency needs support. It is the contractor making sure a delivery arrives on time. It is the veteran-owned company helping another veteran access services. It is the IT provider protecting systems that citizens rely on. It is the construction crew improving a public facility. It is the woman-owned firm earning its place in a competitive marketplace. It is the local business that hires, trains, pays taxes, keeps promises, and helps the government serve the public better.

That kind of contribution may not make headlines. It may not get a float in the parade. But it is deeply connected to the country’s daily life.

America’s 250th anniversary is a celebration of history, but it is also a reminder that the nation is still being built.

It is being built by people who serve in uniform and people who support them.

It is being built by public servants and private-sector partners.

It is being built by large institutions and small companies.

It is being built by those who see a need and step forward.

A Moment to Reflect, and a Moment to Prepare

For small business contractors, this anniversary arrives at an important time.

The federal marketplace is changing. Agencies are modernizing how they buy. Procurement is becoming more data-driven. Contract vehicles, certifications, socioeconomic goals, market research, and early opportunity tracking all matter more than ever.

The businesses that succeed in this environment will not be the ones that wait until an opportunity appears on SAM.gov and then scramble to respond. They will be the ones that prepare early, understand their target agencies, maintain clean registrations and certifications, monitor expiring contracts, track buyer behavior, identify teaming partners, and position themselves before the solicitation arrives.

That preparation is not just a business development exercise. It is how small businesses earn a seat at the table.

And that matters because the next chapter of federal contracting should include more qualified small businesses, not fewer.

It should include the manufacturer with a better component.

The rural contractor with strong local capacity.

The woman-owned firm with specialized expertise.

The service-disabled veteran-owned small business that understands mission from lived experience.

The HUBZone company creating jobs where investment is needed.

The emerging technology firm with a smarter way to solve an old problem.

The next 250 years will require stronger infrastructure, more secure systems, resilient supply chains, modern technology, better data, and contractors who understand both performance and purpose. Small businesses belong in that future.

Celebrating the Country Means Supporting the People Who Build It

At FedBiz Access, we have spent more than 25 years helping businesses enter, understand, and compete in the government marketplace. We have seen the frustration, the confusion, and the patience it takes. We have also seen the pride that comes when a business wins its first contract, expands into a new agency, supports a mission that matters, or realizes that government contracting can become a serious growth channel.

That is why this Independence Day feels especially meaningful.

The 250th anniversary is not only a time to look back at the birth of the nation. It is a time to recognize the people still building it: the small business owners, contractors, workers, veterans, innovators, and families behind the companies that help government serve the public.

Government contracting may not be the first thing people think about on the Fourth of July. But in many ways, it reflects something deeply American: the belief that opportunity should be accessible, that hard work should matter, and that businesses of all sizes can contribute to something larger than themselves.

So this year, as America celebrates 250 years, we celebrate the country, the freedoms we cherish, and the small businesses helping move the mission forward.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at FedBiz Access.

And to the builders, dreamers, workers, and contractors shaping what comes next: your work matters.

If your business is ready to pursue federal opportunities with better strategy, stronger positioning, and clearer market intelligence, FedBiz Access can help. Schedule a consultation or request a demo of FedBiz365, our AI-powered Government Contracting Market Intelligence tool built to help contractors find, track, and act on the right opportunities before the competition is already in motion.

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2 weeks ago

I met Sidney Waters one year ago on a conference call. Really personable and ready to help companies become properly equipped government contractors.

Their resources and expert guidance provide everything you need to implement your strategy and hit the ground running.

Although I haven't subscribed to Fed Biz Access, Sidney Waters has consistently checked in on our progress, providing "gold nuggets" and directing us to government resources. To be honest, he doesn't have to, but he's a quality individual. And for that, we appreciate him.

The team at Fed Biz Access consists of former contracting officers who clearly know their stuff.
If you are looking to start a government contracting business, I highly recommend calling Sidney Waters before spending your budget elsewhere.
He is a genuine, professional who genuinely wants you to succeed.

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2 weeks ago

Ashley Futral and the entire staff at FedBiz Access are very knowledgable and helpful. Ashley has helped me navigate the arduous process of GSA approval with great care and speed.

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3 weeks ago

I've been working with Ashley Futral for almost 2 years, after taking over as Account Administrator for our SAM.gov account. Interaction with Ashley has always been pleasant. She took the time to explain what she was doing as she navigated through the process of updating our account information. Very knowledgeable, which was a relief as I was just taking over the role of Admin. Thank you Ashley, "Thumbs Up"

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3 weeks ago

Ashley Futral has always been available for me. She has always made me feel like I have nothing to worry about. My million questions are answered with a kind word and assurance that all is good and she's got me. Never worry about a due date, she's on it before I even know it's coming up. Super GRATEFUL THAT SHE IS THERE FOR ME.

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Mariah Khetem

3 weeks ago

Ashley was outstanding throughout the entire process. She was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and dedicated to ensuring everything was completed accurately and on time. Her attention to detail and proactive communication made what could have been a complicated process feel seamless and stress-free.

Ashley worked diligently to guide us through each step, keeping us informed along the way and quickly addressing any questions or updates that arose. Her professionalism, expertise, and commitment to customer service were evident from start to finish.

We truly appreciate all of Ashley's hard work and support and would highly recommend her and Fedbiz to anyone needing assistance. Thank you, Ashley, for going above and beyond!

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Al Hogan

3 weeks ago

I cannot say enough good things about Ashley Futral and the exceptional support she provided throughout my SBA and SDVOSB certification process.

From start to finish, Ashley demonstrated an outstanding level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to customer service. Navigating the certification process can be overwhelming, but her knowledge, guidance, and responsiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.

Ashley took the time to thoroughly review every requirement, identify potential issues before they became problems, and ensure that all documentation was accurate and complete. Her meticulous attention to detail played a significant role in helping me successfully obtain both my SBA certification and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification.

What impressed me most was her genuine dedication to her clients. She was always available to answer questions, provide updates, and offer expert advice throughout the process. Her communication was timely, clear, and professional, giving me confidence every step of the way.

If you are seeking assistance with SBA certifications, SDVOSB certifications, or government contracting registrations, I highly recommend Ashley Futral. Her expertise, work ethic, and customer-focused approach are truly second to none.

Thank you, Ashley, for your outstanding support and for helping me achieve this important milestone for my business.

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Mya Plant exceeded every expectation and delivered a capability statement that truly elevated our organization's professional image and marketability.

From our initial consultation through the final product, Mya demonstrated exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to understanding our business. She took the time to learn about our organization's history, capabilities, certifications, differentiators, and long-term goals, then transformed that information into a polished, visually appealing, and highly effective capability statement.

What impressed me most was her ability to take complex information and present it in a clear, concise, and compelling format that speaks directly to potential government agencies, contracting officers, and business partners. Her recommendations improved not only the document itself but also how we communicate our value proposition to prospective clients.

Mya was responsive, patient, and incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process. Every revision was completed quickly, and she consistently went above and beyond to ensure the final product exceeded our expectations.

Thanks to her expertise, we now have a professional capability statement that accurately reflects our organization, strengthens our credibility, and positions us more effectively for government contracting and business development opportunities.

If you are considering hiring Mya for capability statements, government contracting support, branding materials, or professional business documents, I recommend her without hesitation. Her expertise, customer service, and dedication to excellence are second to none.

Thank you, Mya, for your outstanding work and commitment to our success. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Rita Hibbard

3 weeks ago

Very good company.

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Allyson Collins

1 month ago

Elizabeth Whitaker was exceptional, very helpful and was always there whenever we need her, thank you Elizabeth for being the great person that you are. We at Collins Henry, LLC is very grateful to have her working on our behalf....

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1 month ago

I had my own federal contracting consulting business for 25 years and I have to say Fed Biz Access is doing it right.

Michael Scanna

2 months ago

I cannot recommend the assistance Elizabeth and her team provided to me enough! The entire process was handled professionally, quickly, and with incredible attention to detail. What seemed overwhelming and confusing at first became simple and stress-free thanks to their guidance. They answered every question patiently, ensured all information was submitted correctly, and kept me informed every step of the way. Their knowledge of the SAM registration process saved me so much time and frustration. If you need reliable, efficient, and trustworthy help with SAM registration, this is absolutely the team to use!

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2 months ago

Trying to update anything with a govenrment agency is always a nightmare. After fighting with Sam.gov for weeks and getting nowhere, we reached out to Constance for help. She has made this SO much easier on us and gotten our account active again.

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2 months ago

Elizabeth Whitaker with FedBiz Access has been great. She has taken her time with us to customize her services directly to what we need. She is very professional and knowledgeable. Further, she is very proactive and highly responsive in our communications. We enjoy our experience working with Elizabeth and her team. We would highly recommend using Elizabeth at FedBiz Access.

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Minerva Finishes

2 months ago

Elizabeth Whitaker has been so very helpful to us. We are a very small business attempting to navigate the Government Contracts process. Elizabeth is quite knowledgeable, easy to understand and patient.

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Lynn Tyler

2 months ago

Elizabeth Whitaker helped me get my recertification. She made the process painless. She also helped me update my SAM.

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Schimpf's Garage

2 months ago

Cecilia and Sid go well above and beyond to assist me with registering my business with the VA and updating my profile with relevant business changes. Additionally, Frank is a master of contracting and has assisted us in navigating FedBiz's contracting databases and in reviewing proposed bids and contracts. I highly recommend this team to anyone seeking to register their business with the VA and applying for government contracts!

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Jordan Erwin

2 months ago

Super easy to work with and always very friendly. Highly recommend.

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Ray Gould

2 months ago

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Kati Gibbs

2 months ago

Love working with FedBiz! They are so communicative and helpful. Constance is such a pleasure to work with in getting our SBA profile set up, Lou is amazing at setting us up in FedBiz, and Frank is very informative when training us on FedBiz365. I highly recommend FedBiz!

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2 months ago

Since we’ve had such a positive experience with the team at FedBiz Access in the past, we decided to seek their guidance and support for our nonprofit’s latest project involving government and canine-related initiatives.

Once again, the FedBiz Access team did not disappoint. They directed us to the most effective and efficient way to move forward through the appropriate channels.

We want to thank Frank and the entire FedBiz Access team for providing clear, comprehensive, and valuable information during our consultation.

We would highly recommend FedBiz Access.

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John Diaz

3 months ago

Mya works very accurately and delivers high-quality work in creating our Capability Statement for the GSA organization. Highly recommend her and her organization, FEDBIZACCESS.

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Sandra Chen

3 months ago

Ashley Futral is exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to collaborate with. Her efficiency and swift communication have been invaluable, and I greatly appreciate her guidance throughout the process.

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Jacqueline Winter

3 months ago

FedBiz makes renewals so easy and simple which is great as when doing it directly with the gov't is so much more complicated! It was great working with Ashley Futral on on our latest renewal - she saved me so much time! She also helped sort out issues that came up with SAM that I don't think we could have solved on our own. Thank you!

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Tara Goldsby

3 months ago

Ashley Futral was extremely helpful with renewing our sam.gov entity registration. She was always prompt with responding to emails and made the process go smoothly.

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Chris Ramey

4 months ago

Ashley is on another level!!! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Great to work with year over year!! Thumbs Up!!!!!!!

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Jay Reyes

4 months ago

Ashley Futral and the team at FedBiz Access provided outstanding support throughout my certification process. As the owner of a disabled veteran-owned logistics company, navigating the requirements can be complex—but Ashley made it seamless. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and deep knowledge of the process helped position my company for success in the government contracting space. Highly recommended for any business looking to grow strategically.

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Torland Wingfield

4 months ago

I had the pleasure of working with FedBiz on my SBA Disabled Veteran Owned Company Certification. Ashley was simply amazing, using her knowledge and professional approach to get the job done. She checked on me constantly providing weekly updates and worked all issues that came up during the process. I even received a call from her when the certification was approved. This is a great company that I give my strongest recommendation.

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Ice King LLC

4 months ago

Elizabeth Whitaker made our SAM renewal process quick and easy! We enjoyed working with her and the entire FedBiz Team. They have been great folks to work with and took sooooo much drama out of the process. Quick to respond to all our questions and we truly feel they want our business to succeed. Highly recommend !!!

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John Foster

4 months ago

Mya was great with communications throughout the project. She has outstanding graphics and document creation ability.

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Heridel Guadarrama

4 months ago

thanks Cassie for everything !!

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Jim Dragon

5 months ago

While working with FedBiz Access to update our cage code was an extremely easy worry-free process. Elizabeth was great to work with.

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Jon Urban

5 months ago

2025/2026 UPDATE: Cassie and her team at FedBizAccess continue to provide us with professional and reliable support for SAM registration and other government contracting needs.

2024 UPDATE: We continue to rely on FedBizAccess to help us stay on top of our SAM registration. Thanks again for making this an easy process for us, Cassie!

Original Review: We hired FedBizAccess several years ago to help us manage our federal contractor profile through the SAM database. Throughout the years they have been quick to respond to our requests. The past few years more of our focus has been outside the federal contracting arena and we hadn’t required their help. This year, though, we hit a snag renewing our SAM profile since we had a slight change in our company name. We reached out to FBA for help, and Cassie Elbanay responded immediately. She has been critical in helping us navigate the process. She is very knowledgeable, personable, and an overall professional. We are confident work will be done correctly and successfully when Cassie and her team are on the case. It has been a pleasure working with her, and I look forward to continuing our firm’s partnership with her and her team at FBA.

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Alfonso Betts

5 months ago

Cassie Elbanay at FedBizAccess was extremely helpful in resolving my issue in SAM. Her knowledge and expertise with the SAM system made the process smooth and efficient—it was handled within minutes. It’s truly a pleasure working with such a knowledgeable and responsive team at FedBizAccess. I greatly appreciate the support and professionalism.

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Milissa Fowler

5 months ago

Cassie Elbanay was extremely valuable and I could not ask for an easier process. The amount of time and frustration she saved me was priceless. Amazing!

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Joyce Kamau

5 months ago

Working with Cassie at FedBiz on our SAM registration renewal was a great experience. She was patient, thorough, and proactive in addressing potential issues before submission. Cassie expertise helped us avoid delays and ensured our registration was completed efficiently. Cassie is not only highly competent but also wonderful to work with throughout the process.

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Brennan Champion

5 months ago

Cassie Elbanay and the FedBiz Access team were exceptional throughout our SAM registration process. Cassie went above and beyond at every step, providing clear guidance that made what can be a complex process feel straightforward. We would absolutely recommend Cassie and FedBiz Access to anyone navigating SAM registrations.

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Thomas Esposito

5 months ago

I had the pleasure of working with Mya, she brought my vision to life and we could not be happier with her work.

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Tamarah

6 months ago

I had a positive experience working with FedBiz and appreciated the guidance and communication provided during the process. Sidney was responsive and supportive, and I’m grateful for the assistance and encouragement along the way.

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Cami Allen

6 months ago

Ashley was super helpful, professional and timely. The support we receive from FebBiz Access is so helpful in helping us keep current and updated in a sometimes difficult to navigate government world.

Chris Merrill

7 months ago

Cassie and Fedbiz were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process from our initial inquiry through the submission. They made the renewal process easy and fast for us to get through.

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Jeff Lindsey

7 months ago

I've been working with FedBiz Access for years now. Cassie does a wonderful job of making the process easy and quick. She is the best! Thanks, Cassie!!

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Tommy Bohler

7 months ago

Cassie was very helpful throughout the whole renewal process with our municipality and also followed up with assistance on a change in our bank accounts. She was super responsive and took care of our problem almost immediately.

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John Anderson

7 months ago

Mya did a great job. We completed the capabilities statement in two attempts. On the second attempt, I provided her with some of our pictures, and she embedded them in our statement.

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Rifles Only

7 months ago

Cassie made renewing our SAMS registration quick and efficient, and maintained great communication with us.

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7 months ago

This team is highly professional and truly knows how to get things done. I am very pleased to have achieved my objective thanks to their support.

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Harold Quinones

7 months ago

Very easy to work with, knowledgeable, and absolutely handled on your behalf. Recommended.

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The Small Business Administration has reportedly begun auditing economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses, adding EDWOSB certification status to a broader pattern of increased scrutiny across federal socioeconomic contracting programs. Federal News Network reported that SBA sent EDWOSB firms requests for personal and business tax returns for the last three years as part of a program examination to verify continued eligibility.

For qualified firms, this is not a reason to panic. It is a reason to get organized.

The EDWOSB program still matters. Federal agencies continue to have a governmentwide goal of awarding at least 5 percent of federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year, and the WOSB Federal Contract program remains a major pathway into set-aside and sole-source opportunities in industries where women-owned firms are underrepresented. But the message from SBA is becoming clearer: certification is not a one-time milestone. It is an ongoing compliance obligation.

Why This Audit Deserves Attention

SBA’s latest review is focused on whether EDWOSB firms continue to meet the economic disadvantage requirements under 13 C.F.R. § 127.203. The same report noted that, so far in fiscal year 2026, EDWOSB awards are down compared with the same period in fiscal years 2024 and 2025. During the first eight months of FY2026, agencies reportedly made 17 EDWOSB awards worth $2.3 million, compared with 35 awards worth $8.7 million during the same period in FY2024 and 29 awards worth $4.7 million during the same period in FY2025.

That decline does not mean the EDWOSB market is disappearing. It does suggest that competition, policy scrutiny, and agency buying behavior are shifting at the same time. That is exactly the kind of environment where documentation gaps can become expensive.

SBA rules already require certified WOSB and EDWOSB firms to undergo a program examination every three years. SBA’s own WOSB program page also states that annual attestation is currently in abeyance, meaning firms do not currently have to submit annual attestations, but the three-year program examination requirement remains in place.

In plain English: even if your certification was approved, renewed, or extended, SBA can still ask you to prove that the facts supporting your eligibility are current and accurate.

What SBA Is Really Looking At

EDWOSB eligibility is not just about being woman-owned. To qualify, the company must be at least 51 percent owned by one or more women who are economically disadvantaged, and those women must meet SBA’s ownership, control, and economic disadvantage standards. The EDWOSB financial thresholds include a personal net worth below $850,000, adjusted gross income of $400,000 or less averaged over the prior three years, and total personal assets of $6.5 million or less, subject to SBA’s exclusions and rules.

That means SBA may look beyond the certificate itself and examine the underlying picture:

Ownership records. Does the qualifying woman owner still own at least 51 percent of the business, directly and unconditionally? Do the operating agreement, bylaws, stock ledger, tax returns, SAM.gov record, and MySBA Certifications profile tell the same story?

Control. Does the qualifying woman owner actually control long-term decision-making and day-to-day management? Titles alone are not enough if another person has practical authority over operations, bank accounts, hiring, pricing, contract performance, or strategic decisions.

Financial eligibility. Do personal tax returns, business tax returns, distributions, retained earnings, capital accounts, assets, retirement accounts, transfers, and spouse-related financial information support continued economic disadvantage under SBA rules?

Consistency. Do your records match across MySBA Certifications, SAM.gov, Small Business Search, tax filings, entity documents, capability statements, proposals, and agency-facing materials?

This is where many good companies get into trouble. Not because they are trying to game the system, but because business life moves faster than certification paperwork. Owners get married, buy homes, restructure debt, add managers, change operating agreements, move money into or out of the business, or bring in family members to help with operations. Any of those changes may be legitimate, but they need to be documented correctly.

The Danger Is Not Just Decertification

If SBA determines that a WOSB or EDWOSB no longer meets program requirements, fails to recertify properly, or fails to notify SBA of a material change, SBA may propose the firm for decertification. Under the regulations, the firm has 20 calendar days to respond in writing to a proposed decertification notice. SBA may also draw an adverse inference if a firm fails to cooperate or provide requested information.

That is a tight window, especially if your records are scattered across your accountant, attorney, bookkeeper, spouse, cloud drive, and the filing cabinet nobody has opened since 2021.

The bigger risk is disruption. A decertification issue can affect pending bids, teaming conversations, agency confidence, and your ability to pursue EDWOSB set-aside work. If a company is decertified, it cannot continue self-certifying as WOSB or EDWOSB for WOSB or EDWOSB contracts, and it must update its status in SAM within two days after SBA decertifies the business.

That is not the sort of compliance task anyone wants to manage while also preparing a proposal response, handling payroll, and trying to get a contracting officer on the phone.

What EDWOSB Firms Should Do Now

The smartest move is to treat this moment like a readiness drill. You may never receive an audit notice. But if you do, your response should not begin with, “Who has the 2023 return?”

Start with your certification file. Pull your original EDWOSB application, approval letter, renewal records, MySBA Certifications profile, SAM.gov registration, entity formation documents, operating agreement or bylaws, stock or membership records, resumes, licenses, meeting minutes, and any prior correspondence with SBA or a third-party certifier.

Then review your financial support. At minimum, be prepared to locate the last three years of personal and business tax returns, personal financial statements, documentation for retirement accounts, records of distributions and reinvested income, mortgage and property information, asset valuations, bank statements if requested, and documentation for any asset transfers involving immediate family members.

Next, check control evidence. This is the part that often gets overlooked. SBA is not only asking whether the qualifying owner appears on paper. It wants to know whether she runs the company. Make sure your records support her authority over contracts, pricing, banking, hiring, firing, vendor relationships, strategic planning, and daily operations.

Finally, look for inconsistencies before the government does. If your SAM.gov profile says one thing, your website says another, your capability statement says something else, and your tax return tells a fourth story, you have a credibility problem even if the underlying facts are defensible.

This Is Also a Market Intelligence Issue

Compliance is only half the story. The other half is whether EDWOSB firms are actively finding the right opportunities in a market where awards appear softer so far in FY2026.

If EDWOSB award activity is down, contractors cannot afford to wait passively for set-asides to appear. They need to know which agencies have historically used WOSB and EDWOSB vehicles, which contracting offices are buying their NAICS, which primes need qualified partners, and where expiring contracts may create recompete or subcontracting opportunities.

That is where many certified firms miss the mark. They win the certification, then market themselves broadly instead of using data to identify likely buyers. Certification opens a door, but it does not walk you into the room.

A stronger approach combines compliance readiness with capture discipline. Keep your EDWOSB file clean, then use market intelligence to focus on agencies, contracting officers, incumbents, and opportunities where your certification and capabilities actually align.

The Bottom Line

SBA’s EDWOSB audit activity should not scare legitimate firms away from the program. It should remind them that eligibility must be maintained, documented, and defensible.

For women-owned small businesses, the opportunity is still real. The government continues to maintain WOSB contracting goals, and agencies still need qualified firms that can perform. But the old “certify and forget it” mindset is no longer good enough.

Now is the time to tighten your documentation, review your ownership and control records, verify your financial eligibility, and make sure your federal contracting strategy is built on current data rather than assumptions.

FedBiz Access helps small businesses navigate SBA certifications, strengthen government contracting readiness, and identify real federal opportunities through smarter market intelligence. To review your positioning or see how FedBiz365 can help you uncover targeted WOSB and EDWOSB opportunities, call now: 844-628-8914 or book a quick call.

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4 months ago

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For too many small businesses, that question has turned into a waiting-room problem. Not a strategy problem. Not a capability problem. A paperwork-and-processing problem.

That is why H.R. 8879, the Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026, deserves more attention than the average reporting bill. The measure passed the House by voice vote on June 23 and now moves to the Senate. On paper, it does not rewrite the Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, or 8(a) programs. It does not promise faster approvals tomorrow morning. It does not magically clean up every document request, portal issue, or eligibility gray area that can make a certification file feel like a second full-time job.

What it does is require the SBA to start showing Congress, every year, what is actually happening inside the certification pipeline. For contractors, that matters. A lot.

A Reporting Bill With Real Consequences

The bill would require the SBA Administrator to submit certification data with the President’s annual budget request. That report must include the total number of unique small businesses certified in covered contracting programs, application volumes, applications still awaiting decisions, businesses applying for or receiving multiple certifications, applications submitted through SBA’s unified platform, and program-specific approval, denial, and processing-time data for SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone certifications.

That may sound like Washington housekeeping, but in the federal market, reporting creates pressure. Pressure creates management attention. Management attention is often the difference between a backlog that quietly becomes “the way things are” and a backlog that gets resources, scrutiny, and deadlines.

The uncomfortable truth is that certification delays are not just administrative inconveniences. They can change who gets to compete.

A WOSB applicant waiting months for a determination may miss an agency’s year-end set-aside. A veteran-owned company waiting on SDVOSB status may be forced to watch a perfect sources sought notice pass by. A HUBZone firm that has done the hard work of maintaining its principal office and workforce requirements may still lose timing on an opportunity because certification or recertification is not settled.

Contractors do not operate in academic timelines. They operate around forecast dates, recompetes, task order windows, agency budget cycles, and teaming decisions that are made long before a solicitation hits SAM.gov.

Certification Timelines Are a Competitive Issue

SBA’s own program guidance gives applicants some useful benchmarks. The agency says WOSB determinations are made “whenever practicable” within 90 calendar days after receipt of a complete package, while the 8(a) program also carries a 90-day processing window once the application is complete.

Those timelines are helpful, but any contractor who has been through the process knows the phrase “complete package” can carry a lot of weight.

A missing operating agreement, unclear ownership documentation, outdated SAM profile, unresolved tax document, control issue, lease concern, or employment residency question can move an application out of the clean lane and into the swamp. Once that happens, the contractor is often left trying to figure out whether the delay is because SBA is backed up, because the file has a genuine eligibility issue, or because some document detail buried three clicks deep in the portal needs attention.

That uncertainty is expensive. It affects capture planning. It affects teaming conversations. It affects whether a contractor can confidently tell a prime, “Yes, we are certified and ready,” or has to fall back on the much weaker, “We submitted and are waiting.”

Nobody wants to build a federal growth strategy around “waiting.”

Better Data Can Expose the Bottlenecks

One reason H.R. 8879 is more meaningful than it first appears is that it does not just ask for a basic headcount of certified firms. It asks for the number of applications that have enough information for SBA to make a determination, the number still undecided, and, for WOSB applications eligible for sole-source treatment, the number that initially lacked sufficient information.

That kind of detail helps separate two very different problems.

Sometimes applicants submit incomplete or weak packages. That is not a criticism, just reality. SBA certification rules can be technical, and what looks obvious to a business owner may not satisfy the evidentiary standard inside the review process.

Other times, the application is complete and still sits too long.

Those are different bottlenecks, and they require different fixes. If the data shows a high volume of incomplete WOSB packages, then contractors and advisors need to focus harder on document readiness before submission. If the data shows a large number of complete applications sitting without decisions, then the pressure shifts toward SBA staffing, workflow, technology, and internal review discipline.

Either way, the market gets a clearer picture than it has today.

Why Approval Rates Matter More Than They Sound

The bill’s focus on approval and denial rates is also important. Approval rates can tell us a great deal about how the certification system is functioning, especially when those numbers are tracked over time and compared across programs.

A low approval rate might indicate that applicants are misunderstanding eligibility standards, that SBA guidance is not clear enough, or that many firms are applying before they are truly ready. A sudden change in approval rates could signal stricter interpretation, policy shifts, reviewer inconsistency, or changing applicant behavior.

That matters because certification programs are not just entry tickets. They are policy tools designed to help qualified small businesses compete in markets where they have historically faced barriers. If the front door becomes too unpredictable, too slow, or too opaque, the program’s value weakens.

Tracking approval rates also gives Congress a better basis for asking hard questions. Are eligible firms getting through? Are application standards being applied consistently? Are certain programs experiencing unusual denial patterns? Are firms with multiple certifications facing unnecessary duplication? Are small businesses losing access to set-aside opportunities because the process itself is not keeping pace with the market?

Those are not abstract oversight questions. They translate directly into whether real contractors can compete for real contracts.

The Unified Certification Platform Needs Transparency Too

The timing of H.R. 8879 also fits a broader shift at SBA. The agency has been moving more certification activity into MySBA Certifications, which it describes as a one-stop destination for small business certifications.

In theory, that is exactly where things should be headed. Contractors should not have to chase separate systems, duplicate documents, or guess which portal holds which piece of their certification record. A unified platform should make certification management cleaner, especially for firms that hold or pursue more than one status.

But every unified portal eventually runs into the same practical question: is it actually improving outcomes, or is it simply centralizing the frustration in a more modern-looking place?

H.R. 8879 would require SBA to report how many applications are coming through the unified platform and how many certified firms still have certification documentation housed somewhere else. That is not a minor technology detail. Contractors have lived through enough system migrations, legacy records, and “claim your business” exercises to know that data cleanup can affect whether contracting officers, primes, and teaming partners can verify status quickly.

In federal contracting, visibility is not cosmetic. It is part of credibility.

Recent SBA Performance Shows Why Accountability Works

The SDVOSB program offers a useful example of why transparency and management focus matter. SBA announced in late 2025 that it had cleared a VetCert backlog of more than 2,700 pending applications, bringing the pending total to zero actionable cases. SBA also said VetCert processing times had improved from 81 days at the end of 2024 to an average of 12 days after staffing and funding were restored.

That kind of operational improvement does not happen by accident. It happens when a backlog becomes visible, leadership pays attention, resources are applied, and performance is measured.

Now imagine that level of visibility across WOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB certifications every year.

Contractors would be able to see whether average processing times are improving or slipping. Congress would be able to ask why one program moves faster than another. SBA leadership would have a harder time explaining away persistent delays with anecdotes. Industry advisors would have better data to tell clients when to apply, how far ahead to prepare, and where the biggest risk points sit.

That is exactly the kind of market intelligence small businesses need before they invest months of effort into a certification strategy.

WOSB and HUBZone Contractors Should Watch Closely

The WOSB context is especially important. When H.R. 8879 advanced through the House Small Business Committee, lawmakers pointed to concerns that the WOSB program had faced significant application backlogs and long waits, especially compared with programs that had more dedicated staffing and contractor support.

For women-owned firms, that is not a small administrative matter. WOSB and EDWOSB status can affect access to set-asides and sole-source opportunities in eligible industries. When processing slows down, firms may miss the very opportunities the program was designed to help them pursue.

HUBZone firms have their own reasons to pay attention. HUBZone eligibility depends on location, principal office requirements, and employee residency rules. It is a powerful certification, especially for firms that can align their capabilities with agencies using HUBZone set-asides or the HUBZone price evaluation preference, but it also requires ongoing discipline.

When HUBZone certification or recertification timelines drag, contractors can run into real-world complications involving leases, hiring, workforce changes, map updates, and opportunity timing. A delayed decision in that environment can create more than frustration. It can create strategic uncertainty.

Primes and Subs Need to Understand the Certification Pipeline

There is another audience that should care about H.R. 8879: primes.

Large businesses and established small business primes often build subcontracting plans, mentor-protégé strategies, and capture teams around the availability of qualified socioeconomic partners. If the certification pipeline is thin, delayed, or concentrated in certain programs, primes need to know that.

A prime pursuing agency work with small business participation goals cannot simply assume there will be enough ready, eligible, and properly certified firms at the right time. Better certification data helps primes identify where the market is healthy, where partner development needs to start earlier, and where teaming conversations should happen before the RFP clock starts ticking.

The same is true for small business subcontractors that want to move up the ladder.

A firm holding WOSB and HUBZone status, for example, may be more attractive in certain agency environments, but only if those certifications are current, visible, and aligned with the opportunity. H.R. 8879’s focus on multiple certification holders could eventually give the market a better understanding of how common certification stacking really is and whether SBA systems are keeping up with that reality.

For years, small businesses have been told, correctly, that multiple certifications can expand their opportunity map. Now Congress is asking SBA to show how that pattern actually looks in the data.

Contractors Should Not Wait for the Senate

A reporting bill does not fix everything, but it can change the conversation from “we hear there are delays” to “here are the numbers, here is the trend, and here is where the system is breaking down.”

In federal contracting, that shift is more powerful than it sounds. Agencies manage what Congress asks about. SBA budgets for what it has to explain. Industry responds to what it can measure.

For small business contractors, the practical takeaway is simple: do not wait for this bill to become law before getting your certification house in order.

Review your SAM.gov record. Confirm ownership and control documents. Check operating agreements, bylaws, resumes, tax records, licenses, leases, payroll, and HUBZone employee residency documentation where applicable. Look at your target agencies and ask whether WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), or multiple certifications fit your capture strategy.

Certification should never be treated as a trophy on the wall. It is a market access tool, and like every tool in government contracting, it works best when it is ready before the opportunity appears.

FedBiz Access Can Help You Stay Certified, Compliant, and Competitive

H.R. 8879 is another reminder that certifications are not just paperwork. They are part of your positioning, your credibility, your teaming value, and your ability to move when the right contract shows up.

FedBiz Access has spent more than 25 years helping government contractors stay compliant, stay current, and keep competing in a marketplace that never stops changing. Whether you are pursuing WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), or a multiple-certification strategy, the key is knowing what the rules require, what documentation needs attention, and how your certification status fits into a larger federal growth plan.

Need help navigating these certification changes or getting certified the right way? Contact FedBiz Access today: 844-628-8914 or book a call with our team. We will help you understand where you stand, prepare your documentation, avoid common mistakes, and stay ready for the opportunities that matter most.

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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 presumption of social disadvantage for individually owned 8(a) applicants, meaning applicants would no longer qualify as socially disadvantaged simply because they belong to a previously designated racial or ethnic group. Comments on the proposed rule are due July 13, 2026.

For small business contractors, this does not mean the 8(a) Business Development Program is going away. Far from it. The 8(a) program remains one of the most valuable federal contracting tools available to eligible small businesses, offering access to set-aside contracts, sole-source opportunities, business development support, and a stronger position in agency small business strategies.

What is changing is the burden of proof.

For contractors who have been waiting to apply, casually collecting documents, or assuming the 8(a) application is mostly a paperwork exercise, this is the moment to slow down and get serious. Eligibility has always mattered. Now, the way you demonstrate eligibility may matter even more.

What SBA Is Proposing

The proposed rule applies only to individually owned firms seeking 8(a) eligibility. SBA states that it does not change eligibility standards for entity-owned participants, such as businesses owned by tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Native Hawaiian Organizations, or Community Development Corporations.

Historically, SBA regulations included a rebuttable presumption that members of certain designated groups were socially disadvantaged. After the 2023 Ultima decision, SBA stopped relying on that presumption and shifted toward individualized social disadvantage submissions. Now SBA is proposing to formally remove the presumption from its regulations and replace the current framework with a new test for individually owned applicants.

Under the proposed rule, an individual American citizen could establish social disadvantage by showing that, during their lifetime, a federal, state, or local government, university, corporation, or other private entity discriminated or was biased against a clearly definable racial, ethnic, or cultural group of which the applicant is a member, or favored another racial, ethnic, or cultural group, and that this caused material harm to the applicant.

SBA defines “material harm” in the proposed text as loss of access to or diminished opportunities related to economic advancement. The proposed rule also identifies examples of evidence that may support a claim, including government, university, or corporate policies, reports, audits, findings, court decisions, administrative rulings, official statements, and related documents.

That is a meaningful shift. A strong 8(a) application will need more than a sincere explanation. It will need a clear, well-supported record.

The 8(a) Program Is Still Powerful

It is easy for contractors to hear “rule change” and assume the program is suddenly too risky or too complicated to pursue. That would be the wrong lesson.

The 8(a) program still offers serious strategic value for qualified firms. SBA describes the 8(a) program as a nine-year business development program that provides counseling, training, management and technical guidance, and access to federal contracting opportunities. For the right company, 8(a) certification can help open doors that are difficult to access through full and open competition alone.

That said, 8(a) certification is not a magic badge. The firms that benefit most are usually the ones that enter with a plan. They understand their NAICS codes, target agencies, past performance story, teaming options, pricing posture, and contract vehicles. They know where 8(a) obligations are likely to appear and where their capabilities align with real agency buying behavior.

The proposed rule does not change that strategic reality. It simply raises the importance of getting the eligibility side right before you invest months of effort into an application.

Social Disadvantage May Become More Evidence-Driven

For many prospective applicants, the biggest adjustment will be how they think about social disadvantage.

Under the proposed standard, SBA is not asking only whether an applicant has experienced hardship in a general sense. The proposed rule focuses on group-based racial, ethnic, or cultural prejudice or bias, circumstances beyond the individual’s control, and a connection to material harm.

That means applicants should be prepared to organize their evidence around a logical chain:

What group-based bias or discrimination occurred?

What policy, practice, decision, or action supports that claim?

How was the applicant connected to the affected group at the relevant time?

What material harm did the applicant personally experience?

How did that harm affect economic advancement, access, opportunity, business formation, education, employment, capital, contracts, or professional growth?

This is not the place for vague statements. A sentence like “I faced discrimination throughout my career” may be true, but it is not enough by itself. A stronger application record may include dated events, supporting documents, specific institutions or entities, measurable impacts, and a clear explanation of how those experiences affected the owner’s ability to enter or advance in business.

In other words, the narrative still matters, even if the regulatory framework changes. The difference is that the narrative should be anchored to evidence.

Do Not Forget Economic Disadvantage

Social disadvantage gets most of the attention because of this proposed rule, but 8(a) eligibility has never been only about social disadvantage.

Applicants also need to satisfy economic disadvantage requirements, ownership and control requirements, small business size standards, potential for success, good character, and other SBA criteria. This is where many contractors get tripped up. They focus on the personal statement and overlook financial thresholds, tax return issues, ownership structure, operating agreements, outside employment, control concerns, affiliate relationships, or inconsistent SAM.gov and SBS information.

A company may have a compelling social disadvantage case and still run into problems if the owner does not clearly control the firm, if financial documentation does not support economic disadvantage, or if the company’s corporate records tell a different story than the application.

Before applying, contractors should review personal financials, adjusted net worth, income, assets, tax records, ownership documents, resumes, contracts, invoices, banking records, licenses, and management roles. The application needs to tell one consistent story across every document. SBA reviewers are not reading your application like a motivational essay. They are reviewing it like a file, and files need to reconcile.

Timing Matters More Than Contractors Think

The comment deadline is July 13, 2026, and the rule is still proposed. That means contractors should avoid acting as though every detail is final. SBA could revise the rule after reviewing public comments.

At the same time, waiting passively is rarely a good strategy.

If you are considering 8(a), use this period to assess your readiness. Do not rush an incomplete application just because the rules are moving. Do not sit on your hands either, especially if your firm is already positioned to benefit from 8(a) opportunities in the next one to three years.

The right timing depends on your business. A firm with strong past performance, clean ownership documents, stable financial records, and a clear agency target list may be in a very different position than a newer company still sorting out control issues, revenue concentration, or documentation gaps.

The goal is not simply to apply. The goal is to apply when your eligibility and market strategy are both strong enough to support approval and real opportunity pursuit.

What Contractors Should Do Now

Start with an eligibility review. Look at the owner, the company, and the market together. 8(a) should never be treated as a standalone certification project because certification without capture strategy can turn into an expensive trophy on the shelf.

Next, begin organizing documentation. If you may need to establish social disadvantage under a more evidence-driven standard, gather records now. That may include policies, decisions, correspondence, official records, employment history, education records, business formation challenges, financing denials, contracting barriers, or other documentation relevant to your situation.

Then review economic disadvantage. Make sure personal financial information is current, accurate, and consistent. Contractors sometimes underestimate this step because it feels less personal than the social disadvantage discussion, but it can be just as important.

Finally, evaluate your opportunity landscape. Which agencies buy what you sell? Are there existing 8(a) incumbents in your NAICS codes? Are there recompetes coming? Are contracting officers using 8(a) sole-source awards in your market? Are you better positioned as a prime, subcontractor, protégé, or joint venture partner?

That is where 8(a) becomes more than a certification. It becomes a business development strategy.

The Bottom Line

SBA’s proposed 8(a) rule change is a reminder that the federal marketplace rewards preparation. The 8(a) program remains powerful, but the path into the program is becoming more documentation-focused, more evidence-driven, and less forgiving of assumptions.

For eligible contractors, this is not a reason to back away. It is a reason to get organized.

If you are thinking about 8(a) certification, now is the time to understand your eligibility, strengthen your documentation, review economic disadvantage, and decide whether the timing is right for your business.

FedBiz Access can help you take that first step with confidence. Call us today: 844-628-8914 or book a call for a complimentary 8(a) eligibility review, and let’s look at where you stand before you apply.

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For years, product suppliers and manufacturers have treated domestic sourcing language as a competitive advantage, especially when selling to federal buyers who prefer American-made products. That instinct is not wrong. Federal agencies do care about domestic supply chains, resilient manufacturing, and reliable sources of supply. But the June 12, 2026 action by the Small Business Administration and General Services Administration sent a much sharper message: if your GSA Advantage listing says or suggests “Made in America,” you had better be able to prove it.

SBA announced that, working with GSA, it removed 22 falsely labeled foreign-made flatware product offerings from GSA Advantage after concerns were raised that China-based companies were marketing products as “Made in America” even though the products were allegedly only partially assembled or finished in the United States. According to SBA, the concern was that federal agencies could purchase foreign-made goods under misleading domestic-origin claims, potentially violating the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, and related country-of-origin requirements.

That should get the attention of any company selling products through a GSA Schedule, especially manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and firms trying to position themselves around domestic sourcing. The issue is not limited to flatware. The lesson applies across product categories where sourcing, assembly, components, country of origin, and catalog language can drift out of alignment over time.

Why This Matters for GSA Schedule Contractors

GSA Advantage is not a casual e-commerce storefront. It is a federal buying platform connected to contract terms, certifications, procurement rules, and agency trust. When a product appears there with a country-of-origin claim, buyers may reasonably rely on that information during market research and purchasing.

GSA has made clear that Multiple Award Schedule offerings are subject to the Trade Agreements Act, meaning contractors must generally provide only U.S.-made or designated-country end products and services. GSA also states that MAS contractors certify the country of origin for each product displayed on GSA Advantage, and U.S. products are highlighted with an American flag icon.

That little flag may look simple to a buyer scrolling through search results, but for the contractor behind the listing, it represents a serious compliance representation.

The Vendor Support Center reinforces the point: Schedule contractors are responsible for ensuring product information is accurately incorporated into the contract and displayed on GSA Advantage throughout the life of the contract. GSA also advises contractors to periodically review country of origin because manufacturers sometimes change production locations.

That last sentence is where many good contractors get into trouble. A product may have been compliant when it was added to the contract three years ago. Then the manufacturer moved production. A component changed. A distributor substituted an equivalent item. A private-label supplier adjusted final assembly. The catalog did not get updated. Suddenly, the listing that once passed a reasonable review is now a liability sitting in plain sight.

“Made in USA” Is Not the Same as “TAA Compliant”

One of the most common mistakes in this area is treating every domestic sourcing rule as if it means the same thing. It does not.

TAA compliance generally allows products that are made or substantially transformed in the United States or in a TAA-designated country. GSA’s Vendor Support Center explains that products may qualify if they are wholly the growth, product, or manufacture of the U.S. or a designated country, or if they are substantially transformed there into a new and different article of commerce with a distinct name, character, or use.

The Buy American Act uses a different framework. Under FAR 25.101, manufactured end products generally must be manufactured in the United States and meet a domestic component cost test. For most manufactured end products, the domestic content threshold is 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028, increasing to 75 percent for items delivered starting in 2029.

Then there is the Federal Trade Commission’s “Made in USA” standard, which is another standard again. The FTC says an unqualified Made in USA claim requires that the product be “all or virtually all” made in the United States, with final assembly or processing in the U.S., all significant processing in the U.S., and all or virtually all ingredients or components made and sourced in the U.S.

In plain English, a product might be TAA compliant without being properly advertised as Made in USA. It might satisfy a procurement rule in one context but still create risk if the catalog, packaging, website, or sales sheet overstates its U.S. origin.

That is why suppliers should stop asking only, “Can we sell this through GSA?” and start asking, “Does every sourcing claim we make match the rule that applies to that claim?”

The Risk Is Bigger Than Product Removal

Getting de-listed from GSA Advantage is painful enough. Losing visibility on the platform can interrupt sales, strain agency relationships, and create internal fire drills with contracting officers, manufacturers, and sales teams. But product removal is not the only risk.

A false or unsupported origin claim can raise questions about contract compliance, pricing representations, supplier due diligence, and whether agencies made purchases based on inaccurate information. In more serious cases, country-of-origin misrepresentations can attract scrutiny beyond GSA, including inspectors general, enforcement agencies, and competitors who know the market well enough to spot questionable claims.

The SBA announcement specifically noted continued coordination with GSA, the Department of Justice, and federal partners to identify impostors, enforce domestic sourcing requirements, and protect procurement integrity. It also stated that false Made in America claims in federal procurement can be reported to federal law enforcement.

Contractors should read that as a signal. Enforcement may not be limited to a one-time cleanup of a single product category. It may become part of a broader push to align federal buying platforms with domestic manufacturing policy.

What Product Suppliers Should Review Now

A practical compliance review does not have to begin with panic. It should begin with documentation.

Start with your GSA Advantage catalog. Pull every product that includes “Made in USA,” “Made in America,” “American-made,” “U.S.-made,” flag imagery, domestic sourcing language, or a U.S. country-of-origin field. Then compare each claim against your actual supplier documentation. Do not rely on memory, old spec sheets, or what a sales rep said two years ago.

Next, review manufacturer letters, certificates of origin, bills of materials, assembly locations, and any substantial transformation analysis. For resellers and distributors, this step is especially important because you may not control the manufacturing process, but you are still responsible for what appears on your GSA contract and Advantage listing.

Then look at your public-facing materials. Your website, product data sheets, Amazon listings, commercial catalogs, line cards, sell sheets, and email templates should not say one thing while GSA Advantage says another. Federal buyers do not evaluate your claims in a vacuum. They often compare multiple sources before purchasing.

Finally, check whether your domestic supply chain positioning is specific enough. “Made in USA” is a strong claim. “Assembled in USA with imported components,” “U.S. final assembly,” or “TAA compliant” may be more accurate in some cases, but those claims still need support. Precision is not weaker marketing. In government contracting, precision is often the thing that keeps your marketing from becoming evidence.

Domestic Manufacturers Have an Opportunity

This enforcement action is not only a warning. It is also an opportunity for legitimate U.S. manufacturers and suppliers with verified domestic production.

If your products are genuinely made in America, or if you have strong domestic supply chain advantages, now is the time to make that positioning clear, documented, and easy for federal buyers to understand. Agencies are under pressure to support domestic sources where the rules allow it. Buyers want confidence that the products they select will survive internal scrutiny. Contracting officers want fewer surprises after award.

That means your GSA strategy should connect three things: compliance, catalog accuracy, and market positioning.

A domestic manufacturer that can show verified U.S. production, clean country-of-origin documentation, accurate GSA Advantage listings, and competitive pricing is not just checking a box. It is reducing buyer risk. In a crowded product category, that can be a real differentiator.

Do Not Wait for GSA to Find the Problem First

The worst time to review your country-of-origin claims is after a buyer, competitor, agency, or enforcement official has already flagged them.

GSA Schedule contractors should treat the June 12 SBA and GSA action as a prompt to perform a sourcing and catalog audit now. For companies pursuing a new GSA Schedule, this is also a reminder that eligibility is not only about having sales history, fair pricing, and the right SINs. Your product sourcing and compliance posture matter before you ever submit the offer.

FedBiz Access helps businesses evaluate whether a GSA Schedule is the right path, identify potential compliance gaps, and better understand how their products may fit within federal buying channels.

Call FedBiz Access today: 844-628-8914 or book a call for a complimentary GSA Eligibility Review. We will help you take a clear-eyed look at your products, sourcing position, and GSA readiness before a small catalog issue turns into a much larger contracting problem.

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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 national security spending, but buried inside that massive policy bill are procurement changes that may matter more to your next proposal than the topline number itself.

The rules around certified cost or pricing data, Cost Accounting Standards, and even incumbent bid protests are being reshaped in ways that could alter pricing strategy, teaming decisions, subcontract negotiations, and protest risk for years to come.

For small and midsize businesses trying to grow in the defense market, this is not just a compliance update.

It is a competitive positioning moment.

The Big Changes Taking Effect After June 30, 2026

Several key acquisition thresholds are changing for defense contractors after June 30, 2026:

TINA threshold: increases from $2.5 million to $10 million

CAS full coverage threshold: increases from $50 million to $100 million

CAS per-contract applicability threshold: increases from $2.5 million to $35 million

There is also another major change in the pipeline: the so-called “loser pays” protest rule under Section 875, which could allow contracting officers to withhold up to 5% of payments from certain incumbent contractors who file GAO protests that are later found to lack a reasonable legal or factual basis.

Each of these changes matters on its own.

Together, they may change how small businesses price defense work, pursue larger opportunities, team with primes, and decide whether to challenge an award.

TINA: What It Is and Why the $10 Million Threshold Matters

Let’s start with TINA, because this is the change many contractors will feel first.

TINA is the old name most contractors still use for what is now called the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act. In plain English, it is the rule that can require a contractor to submit certified cost or pricing data when the government does not have enough competition or other reliable information to determine whether a negotiated price is fair and reasonable.

FAR 15.403-4 is the familiar place contractors look for the certified cost or pricing data threshold. The related clauses, including FAR 52.215-10, FAR 52.215-11, FAR 52.215-12, and FAR 52.215-13, are where the risk often shows up in actual contract administration.

What Certified Cost or Pricing Data Really Means

Certified cost or pricing data is not just “backup.”

It is a formal representation that the data submitted to the government is accurate, complete, and current as of the date of agreement on price. That certification can create defective pricing exposure if the government later determines that the contractor failed to disclose relevant cost or pricing information.

That is why TINA has always carried more weight than an ordinary pricing discussion.

A contractor might be able to explain a labor rate, vendor quote, material cost, indirect rate, or escalation assumption during negotiations. But once certified cost or pricing data is required, those details become part of a higher-risk compliance package.

What Changes After June 30, 2026

After June 30, 2026, the threshold for defense contracts and subcontracts moves to $10 million.

That is a major jump from the $2.5 million threshold contractors have been tracking since the October 2025 inflation adjustment. The new $10 million threshold applies to qualifying prime contracts and subcontracts entered into after June 30, 2026.

Practically, this means many negotiated defense opportunities in the $2.5 million to $10 million range may no longer require certified cost or pricing data, assuming no other rule or contract-specific requirement pulls the obligation back in.

That can reduce proposal burden, speed up negotiations, and make certain mid-sized opportunities more approachable for companies that do not have a deep pricing, finance, or DCAA-facing back office.

For many small businesses, this is the practical headline: more negotiated defense work may become reachable without triggering the full certified cost or pricing data process.

Less Certification Does Not Mean Less Pricing Discipline

Here is the part contractors should not miss: fewer certifications does not mean weaker pricing support.

Contracting officers still have to determine price reasonableness. Primes still have to justify subcontractor pricing. Agencies can still ask for data other than certified cost or pricing data. And if your pricing looks unsupported, inconsistent, or overly aggressive, the absence of a formal certification requirement will not save the deal.

The smart move is to treat this as a reduction in certification risk, not a permission slip to wing your pricing.

Contractors should still maintain clean support for:

• Basis-of-estimate files
• Labor rate assumptions
• Vendor quotes
• Indirect rate calculations
• Escalation logic
• Subcontractor pricing documentation

Commerciality and competition support, where applicable

The difference is that for many awards below $10 million, you may be able to negotiate without making the formal certification that creates defective pricing exposure.

That is a big deal.

How the TINA Change May Affect Pricing and Negotiations

The threshold jump may change how companies pursue sole-source work, negotiated task orders, and subcontract packages.

A small business that previously hesitated to chase a $5 million or $7 million negotiated defense award because of TINA burden may now see a more manageable path. A prime may also be more willing to bring in a capable small business subcontractor when the subcontract is below $10 million and does not trigger certified cost or pricing data.

That can make specialized small businesses more attractive in areas such as:

• Engineering support
• IT modernization
• Cybersecurity
• Logistics
• Professional services
• Maintenance and sustainment
• Training and technical support

For primes, the change may reduce the administrative drag associated with gathering, reviewing, and flowing certified data from subcontractors. For small businesses, it may remove one of the barriers that made negotiated defense work feel heavier than the contract value justified.

The Timing Gotcha

Do not assume the new threshold applies simply because a proposal is being discussed near the deadline.

Award date, negotiation date, subcontract agreement date, modification timing, and the exact clause language in the contract can matter. Older contracts and subcontracts may still contain older clause versions that do not automatically capture later threshold changes.

Before assuming the $10 million number applies, review the clauses in the contract or subcontract.

That may sound basic, but this is exactly where contractors get tripped up. They read about a new threshold, assume it applies everywhere, and then discover that an older clause, an existing IDIQ, or a specific subcontract flow-down tells a different story.

CAS: The Other Major Threshold Shift

Cost Accounting Standards, or CAS, are a different animal.

TINA is about the data you submit to support a negotiated price. CAS is about the accounting rules you must follow once covered work enters your contract base.

CAS lives in 48 CFR Chapter 99, with CAS applicability rules in 48 CFR 9903.201-1. When CAS applies, it can affect how you estimate, accumulate, allocate, and report costs across contracts.

For companies used to commercial accounting or simpler government work, CAS can feel like crossing into a more mature and more expensive compliance environment.

What CAS Is Designed to Do

CAS is meant to promote consistency and uniformity in how contractors account for costs on covered government contracts.

That may sound harmless enough.

But in practice, CAS can affect major parts of your business, including:

• How indirect costs are allocated
• How home office expenses are treated
• How labor costs are accumulated
• How accounting changes are disclosed
• How cost impacts are calculated
• How audit risk is managed

For a growing contractor, CAS coverage can require more sophisticated accounting policies, stronger internal controls, and better documentation across the organization.

That is why these threshold changes matter.

The Two CAS Threshold Changes Contractors Need to Understand

The FY 2026 NDAA makes two major CAS threshold changes.

First, the full CAS coverage threshold increases from $50 million to $100 million.

Second, the contract-level CAS applicability threshold increases from $2.5 million to $35 million.

The Cost Accounting Standards Board has also proposed implementing changes to 48 CFR 9903.201-1, including decoupling the basic CAS threshold from the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data threshold and raising the basic CAS monetary threshold to $35 million.

Why the $35 Million Contract-Level Threshold Matters

For small businesses, the $35 million contract-level number may be the more immediate relief.

Under the old framework, a contractor could find itself dealing with CAS much earlier than expected, especially as it moved from smaller set-asides into larger negotiated defense work.

With the new $35 million contract-level threshold, a broader band of contracts may stay outside CAS coverage altogether.

That can lower accounting-system pressure and make larger defense opportunities less intimidating for companies growing out of the small-business stage.

This does not make accounting maturity optional. It does make the jump into CAS coverage less immediate for many contractors.

Why the $100 Million Full Coverage Threshold Matters

The full coverage increase to $100 million matters for a different group: successful mid-tier contractors that have started stacking up CAS-covered work and were approaching the old $50 million line.

For those companies, the change may delay the jump into full CAS coverage and the added disclosure, consistency, and administrative burdens that come with it.

This is not just paperwork relief.

CAS compliance can influence how a company builds its indirect rate structure, how it allocates home office expenses, how it treats uncompensated overtime, how it handles changes in accounting practice, and how it supports costs during audit.

Avoiding unnecessary CAS coverage can preserve flexibility at a critical growth stage.

CAS Relief Does Not Mean CAS Can Be Ignored

Do not read these changes as “CAS no longer matters.”

If you are already performing CAS-covered contracts, you need to know how the new rules affect existing coverage, future awards, and disclosure obligations.

If you are bidding as a subcontractor under a large defense prime, the prime may still impose accounting and documentation requirements that feel CAS-like, even when CAS technically does not apply to your subcontract.

And if you are moving toward larger cost-reimbursement, incentive, or negotiated defense work, your accounting maturity still matters.

This is where experienced contractors can gain an edge.

A company that understands when CAS applies, when it does not, and how to explain its accounting structure clearly can move faster in negotiations. A company that simply says, “We are under the threshold, so we are fine,” may still get slowed down by a contracting officer, a prime contractor, or an audit request.

The “Loser Pays” Protest Rule: A New Risk for Incumbents

The most controversial change in the pipeline may be Section 875, the so-called “loser pays” protest rule.

Section 875 directs DoD to revise the DFARS so contracting officers may withhold up to 5% of payments from certain incumbent contractors that file GAO protests involving follow-on defense work.

If GAO determines the protest lacks any reasonable legal or factual basis, the withheld amount may be forfeited.

The rule is not aimed at every protester. It is focused on incumbent DoD contractors protesting at GAO, and implementation depends on DFARS rulemaking.

What the Rule Is Intended to Do

The intent is easy to understand.

Congress and DoD have long been frustrated with protests viewed as tactical delay tools, especially when an incumbent receives a bridge or extension while the protest is pending.

Section 875 is designed to discourage weak protests that preserve incumbent revenue without a serious legal or factual basis.

That is the policy argument behind it.

But the practical effect could be much broader.

How This Could Chill Legitimate Protests

Incumbents are often the companies best positioned to spot evaluation problems.

They know the requirement. They know the operational realities. They may recognize when an agency misunderstood staffing, transition risk, technical approach, past performance, or pricing assumptions.

If those companies become reluctant to file because a protest could put 5% of payments at risk, legitimate procurement errors may go unchallenged.

For small businesses, the cash-flow issue is real.

A large defense contractor may be able to absorb a temporary withholding while a protest runs its course. A small incumbent performing a services contract may not have that cushion.

Payroll, subcontractor payments, insurance, and working capital do not pause because a protest is pending.

Losing a Protest Is Not the Same as Filing a Baseless Protest

The key phrase will be “lacks any reasonable legal or factual basis.”

That is not the same as losing a protest.

Contractors lose protests all the time even when the protest was serious, well-supported, and reasonable. The danger is uncertainty: until DFARS rulemaking clarifies the mechanics, incumbents will have to think carefully about how GAO dismissal standards, payment withholding, bridge performance, and forfeiture risk interact.

The practical advice is simple: protest strategy needs to become more disciplined.

Before filing, incumbents should pressure-test the protest grounds.

Ask:

• Is there a clear evaluation error?
• Is there record support?
• Was there unequal treatment?
• Did the agency ignore the solicitation’s stated evaluation criteria?
• Was the price realism or technical evaluation unreasonable?
• Is the protest based on procurement law and facts, or mostly frustration that the agency picked someone else?

That distinction has always mattered.

Under Section 875, it may matter financially.

How These Changes May Shift Competitive Positioning

These threshold changes create openings for small businesses that are prepared.

The $10 million TINA threshold could make negotiated defense work below that line more attractive. The $35 million CAS threshold could allow more companies to pursue meaningful defense contracts without immediately stepping into CAS coverage. The $100 million full CAS threshold may give growing firms more runway before the next compliance tier.

That can change teaming dynamics.

Primes may have more flexibility to structure subcontract packages below the TINA and CAS trigger points. Small businesses may become more attractive teammates where they can bring specialized capability without creating unnecessary pricing or accounting burden.

On the other side, small businesses bidding as primes may be able to compete more confidently for larger set-aside or sole-source defense opportunities if the compliance load is lighter than it would have been under the old thresholds.

Where Small Businesses May See Opportunity

These changes may create practical openings in several areas:

• Larger small business set-aside pursuits
• Negotiated defense work below $10 million
• Subcontract packages structured below key compliance thresholds
• Prime-sub teaming arrangements with less pricing friction
• Growth-stage defense work below the new CAS applicability line
• Incumbent recompete strategy, especially where protest risk must be weighed carefully

But strategy matters.

Do not let the thresholds become the whole plan.

If you are a small business trying to break into defense work, you still need a clear NAICS and PSC strategy, strong SAM and Small Business Search visibility, a credible capability statement, relevant past performance, and a plan for finding buyers, primes, and recompetes before the solicitation drops.

Threshold relief helps most when you are already positioned to be found and taken seriously.

Teaming and Subcontracting Dynamics Will Matter More

For teaming, the details matter.

A subcontract below $10 million may not require certified cost or pricing data, but the prime may still need enough support to defend the overall price. A subcontract below CAS thresholds may still carry cost, billing, cybersecurity, quality, and performance reporting obligations.

That means small businesses should get specific early.

Before signing a teaming agreement or subcontract, clarify:

• Who owns each part of the technical solution
• How workshare will be divided
• Who is responsible for pricing support
• Which clauses will flow down
• Whether cost or pricing data will still be requested
• Whether accounting-system expectations exceed the formal CAS requirement
• How audit support will be handled
• How protest, transition, and recompete decisions will be managed

The companies that handle these conversations early will look more mature to primes and contracting officers.

The companies that avoid the uncomfortable details may find themselves boxed into obligations they did not price, staff, or prepare for.

Real Risk Areas and Gotchas Contractors Should Watch

The biggest mistake contractors can make is treating these changes as a blanket exemption from discipline.

They are not.

Watch the Date

Contracts entered into on or before June 30, 2026 may be treated differently than contracts entered into after that date.

Subcontracts and modifications can have their own timing questions.

Do not rely on the headline date alone. Look at the actual agreement, clause language, and effective timing.

Watch the Clauses

Older FAR and DFARS clause versions may not automatically update threshold treatment the way you expect.

Clause review is not glamorous, but it can prevent a pricing fight later.

Watch the Flow-Downs

Primes may continue using conservative subcontract templates until their legal and contracts teams update internal policies.

Do not assume a prime’s first draft is correct.

If a subcontract requires certified cost or pricing data when the threshold does not appear to require it, ask why. If CAS-like obligations appear in a subcontract below the applicability threshold, understand whether the prime is imposing them as a business requirement, not a regulatory one.

Watch the Difference Between “Not Certified” and “Not Supported”

The government can still ask for data other than certified cost or pricing data.

Your pricing file still needs to make sense.

No certification does not mean no documentation.

Watch CAS Edge Cases

IDIQ structures, task order values, contract ceilings, exemptions, and mixed contract types can create applicability questions that are not obvious from the headline threshold.

If you are pursuing larger defense work, do not wait until award to think about CAS.

Watch Protest Cash Flow

If you are an incumbent considering a GAO protest on a DoD follow-on procurement, the protest decision now needs a financial risk discussion, not just a legal merits discussion.

That does not mean legitimate protests should disappear.

It does mean they should be more carefully documented, more strategically evaluated, and more clearly tied to facts and procurement law.

The Contractors Who Move Early Will Have the Advantage

The best contractors will not wait for every agency, prime, and contracting office to catch up.

They will update their bid/no-bid criteria.

They will revisit pricing templates.

They will review subcontract language.

They will talk to contracting officers and primes with confidence.

They will look at opportunities between $2.5 million and $10 million differently.

They will look at opportunities below $35 million differently.

And they will treat protest decisions with more rigor than emotion.

That is where the opportunity sits.

The 2026 NDAA does not remove complexity from defense contracting. Nothing ever really does. But it does move some of the lines.

For small businesses, moved lines can mean new room to compete.

If you are trying to position your company for defense contracts, identify the right teaming partners, or find subcontracting opportunities before everyone else is chasing the same solicitation, this is the time to get serious about your market strategy.

FedBiz Access has helped thousands of businesses find the right opportunities over more than 25 years in government contracting. If defense work is part of your growth plan, call us now: 844-628-8914 or book a call so we can help you find where you fit, who you should be talking to, and which opportunities are actually worth pursuing.

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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 Small Business Competitions Act of 2025,” would amend the Small Business Act to codify the small business “Rule of Two.” The bill passed out of committee unanimously, 23-0.

That may sound like another inside-the-Beltway procurement update. It is not.

For small business government contractors, this is one of those policy developments that could have a direct impact on future opportunity flow, especially for acquisitions above the simplified acquisition threshold, commonly referred to as the SAT.

The short version: this bill is designed to make sure agencies cannot quietly move away from one of the most important small business protections in federal contracting.

And that matters.

First, What Is the Rule of Two?

The Rule of Two is one of the foundational principles behind small business set-asides.

In plain English, it says that when a contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that at least two responsible small businesses can submit competitive offers at fair market prices, the opportunity should generally be set aside for small business competition.

That is the practical heart of it.

It does not mean every federal contract automatically goes to a small business. It does not mean agencies are required to ignore price, quality, delivery, past performance, or capability. It means the government should not default to full-and-open competition with large businesses when the small business marketplace is capable of meeting the need.

That one concept has shaped billions of dollars in federal small business awards over the years.

For contractors, the Rule of Two is not some abstract procurement theory. It is often the difference between a realistic shot at winning and being forced into a competition against much larger incumbents with deeper pricing flexibility, larger capture teams, more past performance, and established agency relationships.

When the Rule of Two is applied properly, small businesses get a protected lane to compete. They still have to earn the award. But they get a fairer field.

The Important Detail: Statute vs. Regulation

Here is where things get a little technical, but stick with it because this is the whole reason the bill matters.

Under the Small Business Act, the Rule of Two is already required for certain acquisitions above the micro-purchase threshold and at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. Historically, the general SAT has been the line between smaller purchases and more formal acquisition procedures, although threshold amounts can change over time.

Above the SAT, the Rule of Two has also been built into the Federal Acquisition Regulation, particularly FAR Part 19. The current FAR framework directs contracting officers to consider small business socioeconomic programs first for acquisitions above the SAT, then consider a general small business set-aside when the Rule of Two is met.

That sounds solid. But there is a catch.

For acquisitions above the SAT, the Rule of Two has largely existed as a regulatory requirement, not a permanent statutory requirement. In other words, it has been protected by the FAR, not fully locked into the Small Business Act for those larger acquisitions.

That distinction may sound like lawyer language, but it is not minor.

Statutes are passed by Congress and signed into law. Regulations are written and maintained by agencies or regulatory councils under statutory authority. Regulations can be revised, narrowed, removed, or reinterpreted more easily than statutes.

So while the Rule of Two has been treated as a cornerstone of small business contracting, its protection above the SAT has not been as permanent as many contractors probably assumed.

Why This Became Urgent Now

The urgency comes from the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, often called the RFO.

The RFO is a governmentwide effort led by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the FAR Council to streamline, simplify, and rewrite the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The initiative is intended to return the FAR to its statutory roots, rewrite it in plain language, and remove many non-statutory rules.

There are parts of that goal contractors may welcome. The FAR can be dense, repetitive, and difficult to navigate. A clearer acquisition rulebook is not a bad thing.

But simplification can cut both ways.

If a provision is important but not clearly required by statute, it may become vulnerable during a rewrite focused on removing non-statutory material. That is the concern here.

The recent FAR overhaul activity preserved the Rule of Two above the SAT for now. That is good. But contractors should not confuse “preserved for now” with “protected permanently.”

Under the RFO, non-statutory FAR provisions are scheduled to sunset in 2029. That means certain provisions not grounded in statute could eventually expire, be removed, or require additional action to remain in place.

That is why codification matters.

If Congress writes the Rule of Two above the SAT directly into the Small Business Act, the protection becomes far more durable. It would no longer depend on whether a future FAR rewrite, regulatory council, or administration decides to keep it in place.

What H.R. 2804 Would Do

H.R. 2804, the Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025, is designed to codify the Rule of Two into the Small Business Act.

As reported by the House Committee on Small Business, the bill would amend the Small Business Act to codify the Rule of Two and was adopted and reported favorably to the House by a 23-0 vote.

That unanimous vote is worth paying attention to.

In today’s political environment, unanimous committee votes are not exactly routine. A 23-0 vote signals that members on both sides of the aisle understand the role small businesses play in federal procurement.

That does not mean the bill is law yet. It still needs to pass the full House and continue through the legislative process. But the unanimous committee vote gives it real momentum.

And for small business contractors, the message is encouraging: Congress appears to recognize that small business competition needs more than good intentions. It needs enforceable protection.

What Was at Risk Without This Bill?

Without codification, the risk was not necessarily that the Rule of Two would disappear overnight.

That is not how most procurement changes happen.

The more realistic risk was gradual erosion.

A regulatory rewrite could narrow the language. Agencies could receive more discretion. Contracting officers could face less pressure to conduct meaningful market research. More acquisitions could move forward as unrestricted competitions, bundled requirements, or large contract vehicles where small businesses struggle to gain traction.

Small businesses know how this usually plays out.

Once an opportunity is shaped for large-business competition, it can be very difficult to reverse the momentum. By the time a solicitation hits the street, the scope, structure, evaluation criteria, contract vehicle, and acquisition strategy may already favor larger firms.

The Rule of Two is important because it pushes the small business question earlier in the process.

Are there at least two capable small businesses?

Can they perform at fair market prices?

Can this requirement be competed among small firms?

Those questions force agencies to look at the small business marketplace before simply opening the door to everyone.

Without that discipline, small businesses could lose opportunities not because they are incapable, but because the acquisition strategy never gave them a fair shot in the first place.

Why This Is a Win for Small Businesses

This bill is a win because it would create more certainty.

Small business contractors already deal with plenty of uncertainty. Agency priorities shift. Budgets change. Contract vehicles consolidate. Incumbents expand. Category management evolves. FAR reform moves quickly. Solicitation timelines compress.

The last thing small businesses need is uncertainty around whether one of their core competitive protections will survive the next regulatory rewrite.

By codifying the Rule of Two above the SAT, Congress would be saying clearly that small business set-aside consideration is not optional policy decoration. It is part of how the federal marketplace is supposed to function.

That matters for several reasons.

First, it helps protect small business access to larger opportunities. Contracts above the SAT are often where meaningful growth happens. These are the opportunities that can move a company from occasional federal work to a serious government contracting pipeline.

Second, it helps preserve competition. When small businesses are shut out too early, agencies may end up relying on a smaller pool of larger vendors. That can reduce innovation, increase dependency on incumbents, and limit pricing pressure.

Third, it gives contractors a stronger basis to monitor acquisition decisions. When the Rule of Two is statutory, small businesses have firmer ground to question whether agencies properly considered the small business marketplace.

Fourth, it reinforces the importance of market research. Contracting officers cannot apply the Rule of Two in a vacuum. They need evidence that capable small businesses exist. That means your visibility, documentation, past performance, SAM profile, SBS profile, capability statement, and outreach still matter. If those pieces are incomplete, outdated, or misaligned, your business may not show up as strongly as it should when buyers are conducting market research. FedBiz Access helps businesses strengthen these critical areas, from SAM and SBS profile optimization to capability statement development, market research, and direct outreach to government buyers. If you need help making sure your business is properly positioned, contact us today.

A stronger rule does not help much if agencies cannot find you.

What Contractors Should Do Now

This bill is good news, but it is not a reason to sit back.

If anything, it is a reminder that visibility and readiness matter more than ever.

When agencies evaluate whether two or more responsible small businesses can compete, they are looking for signs of capability. They want to know who can do the work, who has relevant experience, who understands the requirement, and who can perform at a fair and reasonable price.

That means small businesses should treat this moment as a good time to tighten up the basics.

Make sure your SAM.gov registration is accurate and aligned with what you actually sell. Review your NAICS codes. Check your SBS profile. Make sure your capability statement is current, focused, and written in the language buyers understand. Track agencies that buy what you sell. Watch expiring contracts. Identify incumbents. Study set-aside history. Build relationships before the solicitation drops.

The Rule of Two creates opportunity only when the government can reasonably identify capable small businesses.

Your job is to make that conclusion easy.

If your profile is thin, your capability statement is outdated, or your target agency has never heard of you, you may still miss the opportunity even when the policy environment is favorable.

The Bigger Picture

This development also says something larger about where small business contracting stands right now.

The federal marketplace is changing quickly. FAR reform, acquisition streamlining, category management, contract consolidation, and evolving agency priorities are all reshaping how opportunities are planned and competed.

Some changes may help contractors. Others may create new barriers.

That is why small business protections cannot live only in assumptions. They need to be clearly written, consistently applied, and understood by both agencies and industry.

The Rule of Two has worked for decades because it reflects a simple truth: small businesses can and do perform critical work for the federal government. They bring specialization, responsiveness, innovation, local knowledge, and competitive pricing to the marketplace.

But they often need the acquisition process to recognize their role before the competition is structured in a way that leaves them behind.

H.R. 2804 is an effort to preserve that recognition.

It does not guarantee awards. It does not remove competition. It does not lower the bar.

It simply helps ensure that when capable small businesses exist, they get a fair opportunity to compete.

That is not special treatment.

That is smart procurement.

Final Thoughts

The House Committee on Small Business advancing this bill unanimously is an encouraging sign for small business contractors.

It tells us that lawmakers understand the Rule of Two is not just another procurement clause. It is one of the main mechanisms that keeps the federal marketplace accessible to small firms.

If the bill passes the full House and continues through the legislative process, it would help turn a long-standing regulatory protection into a more permanent statutory safeguard above the simplified acquisition threshold.

For small businesses, that means more stability, more confidence, and potentially stronger protection against future regulatory rollbacks.

But the opportunity still belongs to the contractors who are prepared.

The government cannot set aside work for small businesses it cannot find, cannot validate, or does not believe are ready. So while this bill is good news, the practical takeaway is clear: stay visible, stay aligned, and make sure your documentation supports the work you want to win.

As requirements change, FedBiz Access gives businesses a clearer path to stronger documentation practices and a more competitive performance position. If you need help navigating these changes or need assistance winning in the government marketplace, call today: 844-628-8914 or book a call at your convenience.

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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 is straightforward: federal agencies are being directed to use fixed-price contracts, or contracts tied to performance-based incentives, as the default procurement approach whenever possible. Cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, labor-hour, and other non-fixed-price contracts are not disappearing, but they are now being pushed into the “justify it” category.

That matters.

Not just for the large primes. Not just for major systems contractors. Not just for companies sitting on billion-dollar cost-type vehicles.

It matters for small businesses because the government’s buying behavior is about to become more disciplined, more price-sensitive, and more focused on clearly defined outcomes. And when acquisition strategy changes at the top, it eventually works its way into solicitations, recompetes, subcontracting opportunities, teaming discussions, pricing expectations, and proposal evaluations.

So let’s cut through the policy language and talk about what this really means.

What Is the Fixed-Price Push?

A fixed-price contract is exactly what it sounds like: the government agrees to pay a set price for defined work, deliverables, or outcomes. Under a firm-fixed-price structure, the contractor generally carries the responsibility for controlling costs. If the contractor performs efficiently, there may be more room for profit. If the contractor underestimates the work, overruns labor, misjudges materials, or fails to manage performance, the contractor absorbs the pain. FAR 16.202-1 states that firm-fixed-price contracts place “maximum risk” and “full responsibility” for costs and resulting profit or loss on the contractor.

That is very different from cost-reimbursement contracting, where the contractor is reimbursed for allowable incurred costs and may receive an additional fee. It is also different from time-and-materials or labor-hour contracts, where payment is tied to labor hours and, in the case of T&M, certain material or direct costs. FAR already treats T&M contracts as a contract type that should only be used when no other contract type is suitable.

The new executive order takes that existing preference and turns up the pressure.

Under the order, agencies must maximize the use of fixed-price contracts and performance-based incentives. When an agency wants to use a non-fixed-price contract above certain thresholds, the contracting officer must justify it in writing to the agency head, and larger awards require written approval. Industry summaries of the order identify those approval thresholds as $100 million for Department of War contracts, $35 million for NASA, $25 million for DHS, and $10 million for other agencies.

The order also reaches into existing contracts. Within 90 days of April 30, 2026, each agency head must review the agency’s 10 largest non-fixed-price contracts by dollar value and, where practical and lawful, seek to modify, restructure, or renegotiate them to use fixed prices and performance-based incentives.

That is not a minor administrative adjustment. That is a strong signal to program offices, contracting officers, and agency leadership: define the work, control the cost, measure the outcome.

Why Is the Administration Doing This?

The administration’s argument is that too much federal procurement has allowed unpredictable costs, bloated overhead, weak performance incentives, and limited accountability. The White House fact sheet says the order is intended to maximize fixed-price contracts and tie contractor profit to performance-based metrics.

In plain English, the government wants fewer arrangements where costs can grow while deliverables remain fuzzy.

From the government’s point of view, fixed-price contracting can create budget discipline. It can force better acquisition planning. It can push agencies to define what they actually want before they buy it. It can reward contractors that know their numbers, manage teams well, and deliver efficiently.

That is the theory.

And in many cases, it makes sense. If the government is buying a clearly defined product, a repeatable service, a known maintenance function, or a well-scoped deliverable, fixed-price contracting can be cleaner for everyone.

But fixed-price contracting only works well when the requirements are stable.

That is where industry concern comes in.

Federal News Network’s discussion with Professional Services Council leadership highlighted a key issue: fixed-price contracts assume stable requirements, which can be difficult in real federal missions. That concern is especially relevant in complex IT, cybersecurity, digital modernization, professional services, and mission-support environments where requirements evolve as threats, systems, users, and agency priorities change.

And that is the tension contractors need to understand.

The government wants cost predictability. Contractors need scope clarity. When both exist, fixed-price work can be profitable. When one is missing, small businesses can get squeezed.

What This Means for Small Business Contractors

For small businesses, the biggest change is not just the contract type.

It is the behavior around the contract type.

You should expect more solicitations to come out with tighter scopes, more defined deliverables, more performance metrics, and stronger pricing scrutiny. You should also expect more agencies to ask themselves, “Can this be fixed-price?” before choosing another model.

That means your pricing strategy matters more.

Your assumptions matter more.

Your documentation matters more.

Your ability to explain how you will deliver a defined outcome at a realistic price matters more.

Small businesses that have been bidding fixed-price work for years may feel comfortable with this shift. Construction firms, facilities support companies, janitorial providers, product suppliers, many logistics firms, and certain professional service providers are already used to fixed-price competition.

But for companies that rely heavily on T&M, labor-hour, or cost-reimbursement structures, this could require a real adjustment.

You may need to rethink how you estimate labor. You may need to tighten subcontractor quotes. You may need to build better risk buffers. You may need to challenge unclear requirements before proposal submission. You may need to be more selective about what you bid.

And yes, that last point is important.

In a fixed-price environment, the wrong bid can hurt you more than no bid at all.

The Opportunity for Small Businesses

This shift is not all bad news. In fact, it could create real openings for prepared small businesses.

Large incumbents on complex non-fixed-price contracts may face agency reviews, restructuring discussions, and pressure to convert portions of work into more defined performance-based requirements. That can create subcontracting opportunities, recompete movement, and potential openings for small businesses that can deliver discrete, well-priced solutions.

Small businesses are often naturally built for this kind of environment. They can be leaner. They can be more responsive. They can offer specialized expertise without the same overhead burden as larger firms. When the government wants defined outcomes at a predictable price, a focused small business with strong past performance can be very attractive.

But only if the business can prove it.

This is where market intelligence becomes more than a nice-to-have.

Contractors need to know which agencies are buying their services, what contract types they have historically used, which incumbents may be vulnerable to recompete pressure, what pricing patterns look like, and whether opportunities are likely to be a good fit before investing time in a proposal.

FedBiz365 can help small business contractors make those decisions faster. As an AI-powered market research platform, FedBiz365 helps contractors identify relevant federal and SLED opportunities, analyze buyers and competitors, review awarded contract data, and use AI to break down solicitations. In a fixed-price environment, that matters because contractors cannot afford to chase every opportunity blindly. They need better go/no-go discipline.

The companies that win will not just be the ones that bid more.

They will be the ones that bid smarter.

The Risk for Small Businesses

The risk is simple: the government may try to make work fixed-price before the requirement is mature enough to support it.

That is where small businesses need to be careful.

If a solicitation has vague deliverables, unclear volume estimates, uncertain staffing requirements, poorly defined acceptance criteria, or open-ended performance expectations, a fixed-price bid can become dangerous. You may win the award and lose money performing it.

That is not strategy. That is survival mode.

Small businesses also need to be careful with subcontracting. If you are prime, your subcontractor pricing needs to be firm, realistic, and aligned with the scope. If you are a sub, you need to understand how much risk the prime is trying to push down to you.

Fixed-price contracting can also make change management more important. When the government asks for work outside the agreed scope, contractors need to document it clearly. That means stronger internal processes, cleaner communications, better records, and a disciplined approach to modifications.

This is especially true for IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and advisory work. These fields often involve discovery, evolving threats, changing systems, and new agency priorities. A cybersecurity requirement that looks clean on paper can expand quickly once a contractor gets inside the environment.

Small businesses should not be afraid of fixed-price work.

But they should respect it.

What Contractors Should Be Doing Right Now

First, review your current pipeline.

Look at the opportunities you are tracking and ask a hard question: could this be pushed into a fixed-price structure? If yes, do you have enough information to price it confidently?

If the answer is no, start identifying the missing pieces. Is the scope unclear? Are performance standards vague? Are labor categories not well defined? Are deliverables measurable? Are assumptions buried in the solicitation?

Second, study historical awards.

Before bidding, look at how the agency has purchased similar work in the past. What contract types were used? Who won? What was the award value? Were there modifications? Was the incumbent a large business or small business? Did the agency use set-asides? Did pricing increase over time?

FedBiz365 is especially useful here because it helps contractors connect opportunity research with buyer behavior, competitor intelligence, and awarded contract data. In a fixed-price market, that context can help you avoid underpricing work or misunderstanding what the agency actually values.

Third, improve your pricing discipline.

Small businesses should revisit their estimating methods now. That includes labor assumptions, escalation, subcontractor quotes, materials, travel, indirect costs, profit targets, and contingency planning. Fixed-price does not mean “race to the bottom.” It means your price needs to be defensible, competitive, and performable.

Fourth, tighten your proposal language.

If you are proposing a fixed-price solution, your technical approach should reinforce confidence. Show that you understand the requirement. Explain how you manage risk. Define your delivery process. Tie your past performance to similar outcomes. Make it easy for the evaluator to believe you can deliver at the price proposed.

Fifth, ask better questions during Q&A.

This may be one of the most underrated moves contractors can make. If a solicitation is unclear, ask questions that force clarity. Ask about volumes, acceptance criteria, deliverable formats, transition timelines, government-furnished information, system access, staffing expectations, and whether historical workload data is available.

Do not wait until performance to discover the scope was bigger than it looked.

Sixth, watch for agency-by-agency inconsistency.

OMB implementation guidance is expected within 45 days of the executive order, and proposed FAR amendments are expected within 120 days. The order also directs agencies to use FAR deviations to implement the policy in the meantime, which means contractors may see different clause language, approval practices, and procurement approaches across agencies before the rules settle.

That means contractors need to stay alert. What you see from DHS may not look exactly like what you see from NASA, VA, DoD, or a civilian agency.

The Bottom Line

The fixed-price push is not just a policy headline. It is a practical business issue for every small business contractor trying to win and perform government work in 2026.

The winners will be the contractors that understand their market, know their numbers, evaluate opportunities carefully, and walk into bids with a clear strategy. The companies that treat every solicitation the same way they did last year may find themselves exposed to more risk than they expected.

Fixed-price contracting can reward strong small businesses. It can favor companies that are efficient, specialized, and disciplined. But it can punish contractors that bid unclear work too aggressively or fail to manage scope once the award is made.

This is the moment to sharpen your process.

Review your pipeline. Strengthen your pricing. Study the buyer. Use market intelligence. Ask better questions. Document everything.

As requirements change, FedBiz Access gives businesses a clearer path to stronger documentation practices and a more competitive performance position. If you need help navigating these changes or need assistance winning in the government marketplace, call today: 844-628-8914 or book a call at your convenience.

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5 months ago

2025/2026 UPDATE: Cassie and her team at FedBizAccess continue to provide us with professional and reliable support for SAM registration and other government contracting needs.

2024 UPDATE: We continue to rely on FedBizAccess to help us stay on top of our SAM registration. Thanks again for making this an easy process for us, Cassie!

Original Review: We hired FedBizAccess several years ago to help us manage our federal contractor profile through the SAM database. Throughout the years they have been quick to respond to our requests. The past few years more of our focus has been outside the federal contracting arena and we hadn’t required their help. This year, though, we hit a snag renewing our SAM profile since we had a slight change in our company name. We reached out to FBA for help, and Cassie Elbanay responded immediately. She has been critical in helping us navigate the process. She is very knowledgeable, personable, and an overall professional. We are confident work will be done correctly and successfully when Cassie and her team are on the case. It has been a pleasure working with her, and I look forward to continuing our firm’s partnership with her and her team at FBA.

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5 months ago

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Response from the owner:Thank you for your amazing review and feedback. We aim for an easy and seamless process as much as possible. Thank you for your business and recognition of our FedBiz Access team specialist's efforts on your behalf. We appreciate it.

Joyce Kamau

5 months ago

Working with Cassie at FedBiz on our SAM registration renewal was a great experience. She was patient, thorough, and proactive in addressing potential issues before submission. Cassie expertise helped us avoid delays and ensured our registration was completed efficiently. Cassie is not only highly competent but also wonderful to work with throughout the process.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the detailed account of your great experience with the FedBiz Access team specialist and thank you for your repeat business. We value your feedback and strive to maintain this proactive approach for best and consistent results. We appreciate your recognition.

Brennan Champion

5 months ago

Cassie Elbanay and the FedBiz Access team were exceptional throughout our SAM registration process. Cassie went above and beyond at every step, providing clear guidance that made what can be a complex process feel straightforward. We would absolutely recommend Cassie and FedBiz Access to anyone navigating SAM registrations.

Response from the owner:Our pleasure to be of service year after year. We appreciate your feedback and recognition for the FedBiz Access team and consultant and look forward to continue providing exceptional service and clear guidance.

Thomas Esposito

5 months ago

I had the pleasure of working with Mya, she brought my vision to life and we could not be happier with her work.

Response from the owner:Always a pleasure to be able to bring your vision to life. Thank you for the opportunity to provide marketing and design support for your government contracting needs. Thank you for this five star review for the FedBiz Access team specialist as well.

Tamarah

6 months ago

I had a positive experience working with FedBiz and appreciated the guidance and communication provided during the process. Sidney was responsive and supportive, and I’m grateful for the assistance and encouragement along the way.

Response from the owner:Our pleasure to continue being of service as needed. Thank you for the opportunity to assist with your government contacting goals.

Cami Allen

6 months ago

Ashley was super helpful, professional and timely. The support we receive from FebBiz Access is so helpful in helping us keep current and updated in a sometimes difficult to navigate government world.

Chris Merrill

7 months ago

Cassie and Fedbiz were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process from our initial inquiry through the submission. They made the renewal process easy and fast for us to get through.

Response from the owner:Our pleasure to keep up the good work:) thank you for the opportunity to assist; we appreciate your business and your positive feedback via this five star google review for our FedBiz team specialist.

Jeff Lindsey

7 months ago

I've been working with FedBiz Access for years now. Cassie does a wonderful job of making the process easy and quick. She is the best! Thanks, Cassie!!

Response from the owner:Thank you for your business and this five star google review for the FedBiz Access team and specialist. Our pleasure to be of consistent and valuable service to your organization.

Tommy Bohler

7 months ago

Cassie was very helpful throughout the whole renewal process with our municipality and also followed up with assistance on a change in our bank accounts. She was super responsive and took care of our problem almost immediately.

Response from the owner:Our pleasure to provide efficient and valuable guidance as needed. Looking forward to maintaing this level of service at your direction. Thank you for your five star feedback for our team.

John Anderson

7 months ago

Mya did a great job. We completed the capabilities statement in two attempts. On the second attempt, I provided her with some of our pictures, and she embedded them in our statement.

Response from the owner:Our pleasure to assist and create a compelling and appealing visual representation of your govcon capabilities. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service.

Rifles Only

7 months ago

Cassie made renewing our SAMS registration quick and efficient, and maintained great communication with us.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your repeat business and your five star google review for the FedBiz Access team consultant. Here as you need us!

arnoldo renteria

7 months ago

This team is highly professional and truly knows how to get things done. I am very pleased to have achieved my objective thanks to their support.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your business and this five star google review for the FedBiz Access team; looking forward to continuing working with your objectives and goals for government contracting success.

Harold Quinones

7 months ago

Very easy to work with, knowledgeable, and absolutely handled on your behalf. Recommended.

Response from the owner:Appreciate your business and your recommendation. Thank you very much for this five star Google review for the FedBiz Access team.

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