The federal procurement process often feels like a mystery filled with endless timelines, multiple players, and hidden rules. This post breaks it down into manageable steps, explaining how to navigate “hurry up and wait” timelines, understand the roles of contracting officers, program managers, and evaluators, and uncover the unwritten rules that really drive success. With…
Transitioning from local contracts to federal opportunities can feel like moving from the neighbourhood gym to the NBA—exciting but demanding. This post explores how small businesses can grow across government levels by starting with local wins, leveraging certifications like 8(a) and WOSB, and embracing key industry trends such as digital tools, teaming agreements, and diversity…
A Labor Flashpoint with National Reach The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike entered its third week on September 15, 2025, with walkouts expanding across Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois. What began as a targeted protest over wage stagnation and automation fears has now ballooned into a nationwide disruption of auto manufacturing and logistics. President Trump, speaking…
The Trump administration announced a sweeping expansion of the federal TikTok ban. It extends restrictions to all contractors, subcontractors, and federally funded institutions. This move, framed as a national security measure, prohibits the use of TikTok on any device used for federal work. For contractors, this signals a new era of digital hygiene enforcement, compliance…
Breaking into government contracting can sometimes feel like trying to crash an exclusive party where the guest list is tight and the rules are confusing. For many entrepreneurs, the contracts are too large, the competition too seasoned, and the process too overwhelming. A Small Business Certification confirms that a company meets size and ownership rules…
Government contracting often feels like a maze—rules, paperwork, compliance checks, and deadlines that come faster than a toddler with a crayon near your white couch. That’s where innovative contract vehicles come in. They’re not just buzzwords; they’re real, practical pathways that help contractors and agencies break free from the slow, old-school acquisition grind. From OTAs…
On September 4, 2025, federal agents executed the largest immigration raid in U.S. history. This raid took place at Hyundai and LG Energy Solution’s $4.3B EV battery plant construction site in Georgia. This raid led to the detention of 475 workers. Most of them are South Korean nationals. This enforcement action halted construction on a…
If you’ve ever tried to understand federal procurement, you know it can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded while carrying a stack of FAR regulations. But here’s the good news: once you decode the system, it becomes less of a mystery and more of a playbook. And in that playbook? The steps, the players, and…
Government contracting can feel like trying to enter an exclusive club. The velvet rope? Complex requirements, massive contract sizes, and the simple fact that Uncle Sam likes “big players.” But here’s the good news: you don’t have to go it alone. Enter teaming agreements—the strategy that lets small and mid-sized businesses combine forces, share expertise,…
Government contracting professionals know one truth: where government spending goes, opportunity follows. Whether it’s building fighter jets, upgrading IT systems, or even producing biodegradable coffee cups for federal offices (yes, that’s real), every new budget cycle creates winners and losers. The challenge? Predicting where the money will flow. Agencies release budgets, but shifting priorities, politics,…