Key dollar thresholds jump on October 1 — here’s what it means for you

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

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If you sell to the federal government (or want to), mark October 1, 2025 on your calendar. The FAR Council’s FAC 2025-06 final rule raises a number of acquisition-related dollar thresholds to keep pace with inflation. Two headline changes…
The Quiet Engine of American Progress: A Labor Day Salute to Government Contractors—and the Buyers Who Power Them

The Quiet Engine of American Progress: A Labor Day Salute to Government Contractors—and the Buyers Who Power Them

Labor Day celebrates the builders—the people who turn big missions into tangible outcomes. In government contracting, that means welders and software engineers, machinists and program managers, small-business owners and acquisition pros.…
New FAR Part 9 makeover

FAR Part 9 Gets A Makeover: What It Means for Government Contractors

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When it comes to winning government contracts, being responsible and capable is as critical as price and performance. That's where FAR Part 9 — Contractor Qualifications comes in. It’s the set of rules designed to ensure agencies award…
What is new in FAR Part 5 - Federal Acquisition Regulation

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

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhaul continues to reshape how contractors interact with the government. One of the most impactful updates so far is the reorganization of FAR Part 5, which governs presolicitation notices, solicitation…
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DoD’s New VOSB Amendment Could Open More Contracting Doors for Veteran-Owned Businesses

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