Weekly analysis, CMMC updates, and contract opportunities for defense contractors.
In January 2026, the SBA suspended more than 1,000 firms from the 8(a) Business Development program after an unprecedented documentation demand. Here is what happened and what to do if you were caught in the sweep.
Agencies slowed new IT awards in FY2025 and parked more spend on established GSA vehicles. Average GWAC order values jumped from $394K to $429K. Here is what that means for small businesses competing for IT work.
GSA proposed GSAR 552.239-7001 on March 6, 2026. Comments close March 20. Here is what the clause requires, why it matters, and what contractors should do before it lands in MAS Refresh 31.
DoD is reviewing set-aside awards over $20M to catch illegal pass-through setups and subcontracting violations. Here is what small contractors should tighten up now.
A practical SAM.gov tutorial for small businesses: create an account, search for opportunities, filter results, save searches, and track amendments without missing deadlines.
Learn how to set up SAM.gov alerts and email notifications, then see the real limitations: delays, weak filtering, and cluttered emails that make it easy to miss bids.
The federal government is overhauling the Federal Acquisition Regulation from scratch -- the biggest change to procurement rules in decades. Here is what it means for small businesses in plain terms.
March is when smart small businesses start positioning for the federal Q4 spending surge. Here is a blunt, practical Q3 playbook to get on radars, shape requirements, and win.
Federal contracts come in three main types: firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, and cost-plus. Each carries different risks and margins for small contractors. Here's how to evaluate them.
Small defense contractors don't have to compete solo. Teaming arrangements, joint ventures, and mentor-protege programs let you chase larger contracts and build past performance.
The Department of Justice is actively pursuing defense contractors who misrepresent their NIST 800-171 compliance. Here's what small contractors need to know about False Claims Act enforcement in 2026.
The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act is the most significant acquisition reform package in a decade. What small defense contractors need to know about the $900 billion defense budget.
A single vendor breach disrupted services across hundreds of government agencies. For small defense contractors, it's a wake-up call on supply chain risk and why primes are already auditing their subs.
Phase 2 enforcement begins November 10, 2026. If you are a small defense subcontractor without a plan, the window to get compliant is closing fast.
Most small contractors treat SAM.gov registration as a checkbox. These 7 profile optimizations make your entity easier to find and easier to award.
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