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Why Did Federal Small Business Contracting Dollars Fall in FY2025?
Jun 26, 2026FY2025 small-business dollars fell because total awards slipped to about $179B, data quality stayed weak, and tighter 8(a) enforcement narrowed eligibility.
What Would SBA's Proposed 8(a) Social Disadvantage Rule Change in 2026?
Jun 26, 2026SBA's June 11, 2026 proposal would replace race-based presumptions in 8(a) eligibility with individualized proof of social disadvantage, changing who qualifies and how firms document it.
What Do DoD Post-Quantum Cryptography Deadlines Mean for Defense Contractors in 2026?
Jun 25, 2026DoD PQC deadlines mean contractors need crypto inventories, migration plans, and crypto-agility evidence now or risk losing awards and recompetes.
What Does FAA’s AI and Software Contract Mean for Air Traffic Control Modernization in 2026?
Jun 25, 2026FAA’s 2026 AI and software award signals faster modernization, tighter safety rules, and stronger demand for vendors that can prove integration, security, and AI assurance.
How Will the Federal Acquisition Overhaul Affect Contract Protests and Security Requirements in 2026?
Jun 24, 2026The 2026 FAR overhaul will reshape protest timing, debriefing strategy, CMMC and FedRAMP checks, and clause compliance. Contractors that miss the new record or security rules can lose awards.
Why Do Data Rights Matter So Much in Defense Sustainment Contracts in 2026?
Jun 24, 2026Data rights determine who can repair, modify, re-compete, and profit from defense sustainment work. DFARS clauses control leverage, cost, and competition.
How Will NASA SEWP VI Affect How Agencies Buy IT From Small Businesses in 2026?
Jun 24, 2026NASA SEWP VI will widen small-business access to federal IT buying, but agencies still must follow FAR fair-opportunity rules and vendors must stay contract-compliant.
How Can Small Business Contractors Win NASA Spaceport Maintenance Work in 2026?
Jun 23, 2026Small businesses can win NASA spaceport maintenance work by targeting set-asides, building compliant teams, and proving mission-ready performance at Kennedy Space Center.
When Will Federal Agencies Need Quantum-Resistant Encryption in 2026?
Jun 23, 2026Federal agencies are already migrating under OMB M-23-02; contractors need crypto-agility now, not a single future flip date.
What Does the First FAR Overhaul Rulemaking Mean for Small Contractors in 2026?
Jun 22, 2026The first FAR overhaul wave means faster clause changes, new deviation tracking, and tighter proposal updates for small contractors in 2026.
How Should Contractors Respond to GSA's Draft AI Data Safeguarding Clause in 2026?
Jun 21, 2026GSA’s draft AI safeguarding clause requires contractors to lock down prompts, outputs, training data, and subcontractor flowdowns before award.
What Acquisition Reforms Could Return in the 2027 NDAA?
Jun 21, 2026Congress could revive commercial-first buying, faster software procurement, and lower-friction reviews in the 2027 NDAA, changing how DoD awards contracts.
Does Incumbency Still Help Win VA IT Contracts in 2026?
Jun 20, 2026Incumbency helps only when it proves past performance, cyber readiness, and lower transition risk. VA recompetes now reward measurable value, not tenure.
Why Won’t Incumbency Guarantee VA Contract Renewals Anymore in 2026?
Jun 20, 2026VA incumbency is no longer enough: competition advocates, Part 806, and option reviews now push recompetes on price, performance, cyber, and best value.
How Should Contractors Measure AI Proposal Value Instead of AI Speed in 2026?
Jun 19, 2026Contractors should measure AI proposal value by score impact, compliance, traceability, and review-cycle reduction—not by how fast AI drafts pages.
How Can Contractors Use AI Scores Instead of AI Claims to Win More Federal Proposals in 2026?
Jun 19, 2026Contractors win more federal proposals when they replace vague AI claims with scoreable metrics tied to FAR 15.305, OMB M-24-10, and agency evaluation factors.
How Should Contractors Respond to DISA's $850M Army Endpoint Security Sources Sought in 2026?
Jun 18, 2026DISA's $850M Army endpoint security sources sought should get a short, evidence-heavy response: capability statement, CMMC readiness, Army past performance, and team roles.
How Will AI Change Federal Security Clearance Background Checks in 2026?
Jun 17, 2026DCSA’s AI modernization should speed clearance background checks through NBIS, continuous vetting, and faster triage, but human adjudicators still decide eligibility.
How Can Contractors Prove Made in America Claims on GSA Advantage in 2026?
Jun 17, 2026GSA requires SKU-level origin proof for every GSA Advantage listing. TAA compliance is not the same as FTC Made in USA, so keep BOMs, supplier letters, and shipment records.
What Does the F-35 Sustainment Contract Mean for Small Business Suppliers in 2026?
Jun 16, 2026The F-35 sustainment market is a recurring subcontracting opportunity for small suppliers that can meet DoD quality, cyber, and subcontracting requirements.