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August 20, 2026


Holland & Knight's midyear review of top government contracting decisions reveals five landmark developments from the first half of FY2026 that will shape every contract award, protest, and compliance decision through September 30 and beyond.
From counter-drone systems and Army open innovation solicitations to AI modernization and VA community care, August 2026 has more active federal opportunity signals than any month this year. Here is where small businesses should be focusing right now.
The Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act have taken on new urgency in 2026 as tariff policy reshapes domestic sourcing requirements. Here is the practical compliance guide every federal contractor needs before the next solicitation drops.
The SBA is moving forward with updates to both employee-based and monetary-based small business size standards, with targeted modifications to key programs. Here is what certified small businesses must monitor and how a size standard change can affect your eligibility overnight.
GSA's OneGov deals giving 3.4 million federal workers access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for $1 expire September 30 with no public successor plan. The deals saved $1.6 billion and created deep behavioral dependency. For AI and IT contractors, the transition is the opportunity.