Maggie Shabir

Winning a government contract is the dream for many small businesses, but the challenge is real: how do you compete without federal past performance?    While large U.S. government contractors often dominate awards, agencies actively seek new vendors, innovative firms, and small businesses that bring new technologies and fresh solutions.   If you’re entering the federal…

On November 30, 2022, OpenAI marked a groundbreaking moment in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with the public launch of ChatGPT. Within no time, it sparked a wave of innovation, leading to the emergence of hundreds of other AI writing tools. While AI tools find application across various tasks, one…

National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP VI) program has played a great role in providing federal agencies with access to the latest and most innovative technologies, establishing itself a torchbearer for driving them towards technological advancement.   The NASA SEWP program has a rich history that dates back to 1993,…

Is your SBA 8(a) certification protected under the 2025 rule changes — or do you risk losing access to set-aside work?    If you’re a socially or economically disadvantaged business competing in the federal marketplace, these updates could reshape how you qualify and maintain your 8(a) status. The Small Business Administration’s new compliance measures aim…

Have you seen ODOS IV on the procurement radar and wondered whether it’s a fit for your company? ODOS IV is a major USCIS opportunity focused on DevOps services and modern software delivery, and it’s one federal contractors should prepare for now. This blog explains what ODOS IV is, why it matters for government contracting and…

Are small businesses ready to break into one of the biggest intelligence support contracts in 2025? The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has opened the Solutions for Intelligence Analysis 3 (SIA3) Small Business On-Ramp, a competitive $17 billion IDIQ contract designed exclusively for small businesses. This blog dives deep into what the DIA…

How to write a capability statement is one of the first queries buyers and small businesses ask when they want to sell to the federal government. Question: would a single, well-crafted, one-page sheet make a buying official call you instead of scrolling past your firm? This blog explains clear, agency-friendly…

INTRODUCTION Are you curious about how recent GSA Schedule policy shifts could affect your government contracts in 2025? As a federal contractor, staying compliant and competitive under evolving rules is more critical than ever. In this verified guide, you’ll discover the latest changes and get actionable tips for thriving despite new challenges. …

Have you mapped your path to winning a piece of the GSA 2GIT follow-on yet? The GSA 2GIT follow-on (Second Generation IT Blanket Purchase Agreements) is positioned as a large, government wide IT hardware/software/ancillary-services vehicle that federal contractors must treat as a strategic priority. This blog explains what the vehicle is, current…