Save 20% on GSA Schedules

Miss The Window, Miss the Work—Secure GSA MAS Today and Save 20%

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The Office of Management and Budget just released Memorandum M‑25‑31, directing every agency to buy “common goods and services” through government‑wide vehicles—chiefly the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). The FAR Council now…
Micro-Purchases, Mega Opportunities: Preparing Your Small Business for the Proposed $100K Threshold

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

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

GSA Schedules Just Became Mission‑Critical: Why Contractors Should Act Now

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Introduction: A Seismic Shift in How Federal Agencies Will Buy Late yesterday the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released implementation guidance that will fundamentally reshape federal purchasing for “common goods and services.” The…
Space Force Spending Expands: How Small Tech Contractors Can Get In

Space Force Spending Expands: How Small Tech Contractors Can Get In

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It’s not science fiction—space is quickly becoming one of the most dynamic and opportunity-rich sectors of the federal government. The U.S. Space Force, the nation’s youngest military branch, continues to ramp up its budget, and with…
Fewer Doors, Bigger Opportunities: Navigating GSA’s 2025 Restructure

Fewer Doors, Bigger Opportunities: Navigating GSA’s 2025 Restructure

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A Faster, Leaner Marketplace Is Taking Shape On May 28, 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) told industry partners that the government’s acquisition rulebook—the FAR—is being rewritten “from the ground up” to restore…
Understanding the FAR Part 11 Overhaul: How to Align with the Government’s Updated Description of Needs

Understanding the FAR Part 11 Overhaul: How to Align with the Government’s Updated Description of Needs

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When federal agencies make purchases, their first step isn’t writing a contract—it’s defining what they need. That step, called requirements development, is guided by FAR Part 11. This section of the FAR lays the foundation for every…
About SBA’s New Small Business Search

Beta Today, Business Tomorrow: Make the Most of SBA’s New Small Business Search

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A Quiet Beta with Big Implications Click over to beta-search.certify.sba.gov and you’ll see a simple banner: “Small Business Search is currently in Beta… you may find different search results here than in DSBS, so please continue…
Building Relationships with Government Buyers in 2025

Beyond the Bid: How Relationship Capital Wins in Federal Contracting

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Take a quick look at SAM.gov and you’ll notice some familiar hurdles—solicitations that get re-scoped, forecasts that take time to refresh, and plenty of chatter about Q4 budgets. Even so, contracts are still being awarded every week, often…
FAR Model Deviations Implemented Across Agencies

FAR Model Deviations Implemented Across Agencies: What Small-Business Contractors Need to Know

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Pull up your favorite procurement coffee mug—the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) just entered the fast-lane. On April 15, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14275, “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” Its marching…
Executive Order 14240 Explained and Benefits for Small Businesses

Executive Order 14240 Decoded—And Why It’s a Game-Changer for Government-Ready Small Business Owners

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Pull up a chair, because the biggest shake-up in federal procurement since the GSA Schedule was born just landed on your desk. Signed on March 20, 2025, Executive Order 14240, “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating…