Sources Sought Notices: How Small Businesses Win Federal Contracts Before the RFP Ever Drops
Most federal contracts are effectively decided before the solicitation posts. Sources sought notices and RFIs are where small businesses influence set-aside decisions, shape requirements, and get known by buyers — here’s how to respond like a pro.
The 2026 Certification Playbook: Which Federal Set-Aside Certifications Still Pay Off — and How to Get Them Right
WOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone — in a shifting FY2026 landscape, which certifications deliver real contract access, in what order should you pursue them, and what mistakes disqualify applicants? Your complete playbook.
July 2026 Opportunity Watch: The Federal Contracts Small Businesses Should Be Tracking Right Now
From AFRL’s new multi-billion-dollar research IDIQ to an 8(a) Coast Guard set-aside and HHS’s small business vendor management push — here are the agency opportunities worth your capture time this month.
Fixed-Price Is Now the Default: What the FAR Part 16 Overhaul Means for Your Next Federal Bid
The FAR Council’s July 1 update makes fixed-price contracts the government’s preferred contract type, with justification requirements starting July 15, 2026. Here’s how to price, propose, and protect your margins under the new rules.
SBA’s FY2025 Small Business Scorecard: Agencies Hit 28%, But the Dollars Tell a Different Story
SBA’s FY2025 scorecard shows agencies awarded 28% of prime contracts to small businesses — yet total dollars fell and WOSB spending hit a 12-year low. Here’s what it means for your GovCon strategy.