Executive summary The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has initiated termination proceedings against 154 Washington, D.C.-based 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program participants after an internal eligibility review found they no longer met “economic disadvantage” requirements (net worth, adjusted gross income, and/or total assets). [1] For the firms involved, this is not only a headline—it is […]
Executive Summary: The federal procurement rulebook is being overhauled at lightning speed. In 2025, President Trump’s EO 14275 and OMB guidance launched a FAR overhaul, stripping non-statutory text and replacing it with streamlined guidance[1][2]. In practice, “model deviation” clauses were released for major FAR parts (Part 19 on small business and others) in late 2025[3][4], […]
Small businesses have long been a centerpiece of federal contracting. By law (the “rule of two”), agencies must set aside contracts for small firms whenever at least two qualified small businesses can compete for the work[1]. This mandates programs like 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc., giving small vendors critical access to Defense Department business. But […]
How to Find Government Contracts to bid on? Finding U.S. federal government contracts can open substantial business opportunities for companies of all sizes. The federal government spends hundreds of billions of dollars on contracts each year (approximately $774 billion awarded in FY2024 alone)[1]. Federal agencies require a wide range of goods and services year-round – […]
Overview: A new executive order (EO) issued January 7, 2026 is putting fresh pressure on defense contractors – and, by extension, their subcontractors – to perform and invest in ways the government expects. This “Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting” EO significantly broadens what counts as contractor underperformance beyond just missing delivery dates. It introduces […]
Background: DIA’s $814M Intelligence Support Contract In early 2025, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) solicited bids under its SITE III contract vehicle for a major analytical support task order with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)[1][2]. The work involves supporting CENTCOM’s Joint Intelligence Operations Center (JIOC) at MacDill Air Force Base, a fusion center responsible for current […]
In recent months, the General Services Administration (GSA) has been moving quickly on multiple fronts to tighten oversight of federal contracting – from refreshing major contract vehicles to scrutinizing the role of value-added resellers (VARs). These efforts signal a shift toward stricter control of how agencies purchase services and technology[1]. At the same time, a […]
As of February 3, 2026, the partial U.S. federal government shutdown is finally ending. Congress has moved forward on a funding deal to reopen the government, bringing relief to hundreds of thousands of federal employees and contractors. Below we provide the latest shutdown status and new developments in Congress since Feb. 2 – including whether […]
Latest Shutdown Status and Congressional Actions (Feb 2, 2026) As of February 2, 2026, the federal government remains in a partial shutdown that began over the weekend. Funding for several major agencies lapsed at midnight on January 30 after the House of Representatives adjourned on Friday without voting on a Senate-passed funding package[1][2]. The Senate […]
Shutdown Status and Latest Legislative Updates (Jan 30, 2026) As of January 30, 2026, the U.S. federal government faces a funding deadline at midnight, and lawmakers are in a race against time to prevent a partial shutdown. Dozens of federal agencies are set to see their funding lapse at 12:01 a.m. on January 31 unless […]