Learning how to bid on DoD contracts in the cloud and network operations space requires more than technical credentials. It requires understanding exactly what the agency needs, what security posture the contract demands on Day 1, and how the vehicle's competitive...
The SBA has proposed one of the most sweeping overhauls to small business size standards in years. The proposed rule targets 338 industry groups and industries, consolidates standards at broader NAICS levels, removes existing size-standard exceptions, and converts...
The federal government has spent decades building one of the most elaborate procurement systems in human history. Now it is actively trying to go around it. Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and non-traditional acquisition instruments are no longer niche...
Most contractors think about certification once at the start. The ones who build lasting state contract portfolios think about it continuously. Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) certification in Virginia is not a one-time credential. It is an active market...
The federal government is not just encouraging agencies to buy smarter, it is measuring them on it. Spend Under Management (SUM) has moved from a procurement performance concept to an enforced standard. In 2026–2027, its momentum is reshaping how federal dollars flow...
Opening a federal solicitation has long meant navigating dense legal language and overlapping requirements, but that reality is beginning to change. As part of a broader push to modernize federal procurement, the government has launched a FAR simplification initiative...
Federal contracting has shifted noticeably over the past decade. Agencies that once relied heavily on standalone solicitations are now issuing a growing share of procurements through pre-established contract vehicles. These vehicles, such as Government-Wide...
If your subcontract reports were due last quarter and your system access suddenly changed, you are not alone. Many federal contractors have recently experienced confusion as reporting workflows that previously relied on the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System...
Government contracting is constantly evolving, but every so often, a change comes along that truly reshapes the playing field. For small and medium government contractors, and especially for those looking to break into the defense sector, Section 824 of the FY 2026...
