Practical writing on how federal contracting actually works, aimed at people trying to win the work rather than describe it. Posts cover the mechanics contractors get wrong most often: how set-aside eligibility is determined and what the certifications really buy you, how to read a solicitation for the requirements that decide award, how NAICS selection and SBA size standards constrain what you can bid, and how to use award history to identify an incumbent before a recompete posts. Where a post cites a number, it comes from SAM.gov, FPDS-NG or USAspending.gov and the query behind it is described rather than asserted, because procurement figures are easy to quote and easy to misread — an obligation is not an award, a transaction is not a contract, and a fiscal year is not a calendar year.
Los Angeles, CA — March 2026GovChime today announced the launch of its data intelligence platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) identify, analyze, and win government contracts across federal, state, and municipal agencies. Built on a proven,…
Cybersecurity scrutiny and FAR updates are in focus. Government contractors should pay attention to cybersecurity reviews and AI safeguards.
Top 10 federal small business opportunities for the week of Sep 28–Oct 4, 2026, out of 1,888 active listings.
Top 10 federal contract awards for the week of Sep 28–Oct 4, 2026, out of 129 award transactions.
Top 10 federal opportunities for the week of Sep 28–Oct 4, 2026, out of 5,828 active listings.
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION leads vendors with $6.6B in May 2026, out of $81.6B obligated across 532,895 contract awards.
With $55.2B, DoD is the top federal contracting agency — see the others and learn why it matters.
The top 5 agencies obligated $21.1B in September 2026. Contractors should assess their opportunities in construction and consulting services.
GSA identified $1.2 billion in suspected fraud, affecting compliance rules. Contractors should evaluate new procurement milestones, security frameworks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Top 10 federal small business opportunities for the week of Sep 21–Sep 27, 2026, out of 3,336 active listings.
