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…
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…
OMB Draft Memo Calls for Full Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography! The quantum future isn’t science fiction anymore , it’s policy. And for federal agencies and contractors alike, the message is loud and clear: it’s time to prepare for the end of classical cryptography. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is drafting a landmark memorandum…
Starting October 1, 2025, Florida will eliminate the sales tax on commercial leases, making rent tax-free for businesses. House Bill 7031 also includes corporate tax updates, new sales tax holidays on outdoor gear, permanent exemptions for bullion and safety gear, and expanded tax credits for housing families of sick children. Sales Tax Ends on…
Summer Sales Smash Records In a powerful display of consumer enthusiasm, U.S. online shoppers spent a staggering $24.1 billion over just four days, from July 8–11. What began as a routine round of “Black Friday in July” deals turned into a shopping frenzy, supercharged by Amazon’s extended 96-hour Prime Day, major discounts from Target, Walmart,…
The Pentagon Bets Big on Rare Earths! In a bold move to reshape the global rare earth’s landscape and blunt China’s dominance in the market, the U.S. Department of Defense is making a strategic investment in MP Materials, acquiring a 15% stake in the company and funding the construction of a new magnet-making facility on…