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Federal contract spending remains robust, but FY25 signals a new era. With rising competition, evolving procurement methods, and fewer set-asides, contractors must act strategically to stay competitive—especially small businesses riding a $4B increase in awards. FY24 at a Glance Massive Spending – The federal government awarded $773.68 billion in contracts.…

How New Pentagon AI Policies Could Impact Contractors Across Federal Contracting Big changes are coming to federal contracting in 2025! Agencies are now aiming to award 15% of prime contracts to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs)—a major increase from the previous 5% target. This shift opens new opportunities but also brings…

GSA rolled out its “bold” OneGov Strategy with a splashy press release and blog post—yet the actual strategy document is MIA. Without a roadmap, agencies and vendors are guessing how GSA will modernize IT buying, corral software costs, and rewrite long-standing acquisition rules. OneGov at a Glance Press Hype, No…

As the General Services Administration (GSA) enters the next phase of its government-wide review of “consulting” contracts, a new cohort of ten firms has been tasked with submitting granular data on their existing engagements by Friday. This initiative builds on an earlier round that uncovered approximately $33 billion in potential…

On June 6, 2025, the Trump Administration unveiled a new cybersecurity Executive Order (EO), titled “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity”, which amends and updates the Obama-era EO 13694 and Biden-era EO 14144. Key Changes in the 2025 Executive Order 1. Policy Realignment and National Threats The EO…

What Just Happened? The General Services Administration (GSA) has named 131 additional small businesses as apparent awardees under its OASIS+ contract vehicle. These firms span all five small-business set-aside tracks, including SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), and Total Small Business. Who’s On the List? These awards are distributed across the five…

First off, Congratulations. Getting approved for the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program isn’t easy. It takes time, paperwork, persistence, and proof that your business has potential. You’ve cleared the hardest hurdle. But here’s the truth: The 8(a) certification is not the finish line. It’s your starting block. If you want…

How Small Businesses Can Reclaim Momentum in Q3 & Q4 The federal contracting landscape in 2025 has been, in one word, turbulent. For small businesses working tirelessly to deliver value to federal agencies, this year has introduced a wave of changes that have tested patience, strategy, and perseverance. Delayed solicitations,…