Are You a 'Paper Contractor' or a 'Player'? Moves to Secure Your Piece of the $30B Pie.

by: Princess P.Published on: 01/03/2026

FY2025 saw a record $30.1B in WOSB/EDWOSB awards, exceeding the 5% goal for the first time. Leverage C.F.R. § 127.500 for sole-source wins up to $8.5M and the "Rule of Two" to trigger set-asides. Move from "certified" to "mission-ready" in 2026.