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WOSB Certification: 2026 Requirements, Cost & NAICS List
WOSB certification is free through the SBA, takes up to 90 days, and opens set-asides in 733 NAICS codes. What it does not do, however,
Teaming Agreements, Joint Ventures and Mentor-Protégé: 2026 Guide
Under FAR 9.601, a teaming agreement is a written deal between companies that plan to win one federal contract together. That rule recognizes two forms.
Federal Small Business Contract Spending: FY2025 Data
Federal small business contract spending fell to $176.2 billion in fiscal year 2025. That is a 2.1 percent drop from FY2024. As a result, the
Government Subcontracting: How to Become a Subcontractor
How to become a subcontractor on a federal prime contract starts with one number: $900,000. Above that value, a large prime contractor must carry a
DCAA Compliance in 2026: A Small Contractor’s Guide
DCAA compliance means an accounting system that satisfies the 18 criteria in DFARS 252.242-7006. It stops being optional when you accept a cost-reimbursement, incentive, time-and-materials,
CMMC Level 1 Requirements and Real Costs in 2026
CMMC Level 1 requirements are 15 security controls that a defense contractor self-assesses every year and affirms in the Supplier Performance Risk System. All 15
HUBZone Certification: 2026 Requirements and How to Apply
HUBZone certification gives a small business access to HUBZone set-aside contracts and a 10 percent price evaluation preference in open competition. In fiscal 2025, federal
How to Get on GSA Schedule in 2026: Step by Step
How to get on GSA Schedule in 2026 starts with one document: solicitation 47QSMD20R0001. GSA keeps that solicitation open all year in the eOffer system.
Service Contract Act Compliance Guide for 2026
The Service Contract Act applies to every federal service contract in excess of $2,500. In FY2025 those contracts covered $361.2 billion in federal service obligations,
Davis-Bacon Act Guide for Federal Contractors (2026)
The Davis-Bacon Act applies to every federal construction contract in excess of $2,000. In FY2025 that reach covered $51.1 billion in federal construction obligations, per
CPARS Explained: Ratings, Thresholds and the 14-Day Window
CPARS is the government-wide system where a federal agency rates your performance on every contract over $350,000 (FAR 42.1502). An agency rates you at least
Performance Bonds for Government Contracts: 2026 Guide
Performance bonds for government contracts are not optional on federal construction work. The government wants a performance bond on every federal construction contract over $150,000,