Introduction: Why Go Solo When You Can Team Up? Let’s face it — navigating government contracting alone is like trying to row a canoe upstream… with a spoon. Yes, you could make it eventually, but wouldn’t it be nicer to have someone help paddle? Enter teaming agreements and subcontracting — powerful tools that allow small…
Budget Uncertainty and Continuing Resolutions The federal budget is still up in the air. Congress has not passed all spending bills. Instead, agencies are on a continuing resolution. This holds funding at last year’s levels. In federal contracting, this means delays. New projects may wait. Existing contracts keep going, but no extra funds kick in.…
The satellite communications industry has reached a pivotal moment as SES finalizes its landmark $3.1 billion acquisition of Intelsat, creating a dominant force in government-focused satellite communications. This 15-month process has culminated in the formation of a new industry leader capable of delivering next-generation satellite communications solutions with unprecedented global reach and multi-orbit capabilities. A…
Refiners Sound the Alarm Over New Biofuel Mandates In a major industry update, U.S. oil refiners are pushing back hard against new federal biofuel blending rules that could dramatically increase their operational costs. The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) sent a direct letter to the White House warning that the proposed rule changes could…
If you’ve been doing work with the government, you’ve probably heard of FAR, the Federal Acquisition Regulation. It’s the big book of rules that tells agencies how to buy stuff, and tells contractors how to sell it to them. Sounds simple, but it’s not. FAR is long, confusing, and filled with words that make people…
The federal contracting space is undergoing a massive transformation, and at the heart of it is artificial intelligence (AI). Government contractors, especially those managing high-stakes proposals, have long been tied down by complex, disjointed workflows and mountains of documentation. The process of finding, analyzing, and responding to solicitations can feel like navigating a maze with…
Welcome to the exciting world of federal procurement, where opportunities abound, paperwork stacks high, and compliance is your key to thriving! The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently launched its new Small Business Search (SBS) system, quietly replacing the long-standing Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS). This transition is a game-changer for small businesses aiming to…
Let’s break it down 7 Best Practices for Responding to Government RFPs: A Strategic Guide for Winning Federal Contracts. Government contracts award billions every year. Big companies aren’t the only ones winning them—small and mid-sized businesses have just as much to gain if they know how to respond the right way. The process may seem…
If you’re a small business trying to land a federal contract and you feel like the competition is built like a tank while you’re riding a scooter, don’t panic. There’s a secret weapon you might be missing: teaming agreements and subcontracting. These strategic partnerships are like forming a band. You don’t need to play every…
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed what he calls the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, which brought some important transformative updates to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. A provision that stands out is the expansion of the Qualified Small Business Stock rules, which is offering significant tax exemptions for investors…