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If a commercial AI vendor restricts military use, how should defense contractors respond? 2026
Feb 25, 2026GSA requires contractors to document AI use-rights by June 30, 2026; non-compliance risks contract termination and loss of awards over $10M. Practical clauses and contingency steps for DoD contract teams.
Which FY26 Pentagon spending priorities should small businesses target for near-term contract wins? 2026
Feb 24, 2026Target munitions, missile defense, shipbuilding and robotics in DoD FY26; register in SAM.gov, pursue SDVOSB/8(a)/HUBZone set-asides, meet CMMC and FAR requirements to compete for $152B in prioritized FY26 funding.
How should small businesses secure their supply chains against increasing cyber risks? 2026
Feb 24, 2026GSA requires baseline supply-chain cybersecurity controls by Dec 31, 2026; small contractors must document risk management, third-party vetting, and verifiable controls or face contract suspension and bid ineligibility.
Where should contractors look to capture opportunities from the Pentagon’s $152B FY26 reconciliation spending? 2026
Feb 24, 2026Concrete steps for defense contractors to pursue munitions, missile defense and shipbuilding work from the Pentagon’s $152B FY26 reconciliation—timelines, registrations, certifications and teaming strategies to win awards by mid-2026.
What documentation and controls should small IT vendors prepare for Treasury AI-referencing RFPs in 2026?
Feb 23, 2026GSA requires model cards, PIAs, incident response plans, bias testing, and governance artifacts for Treasury AI RFPs; prepare FedRAMP/CMMC evidence and budget $50K-$200K by Dec 31, 2026 to avoid ineligibility.
What signs should contractors watch at the Air Force conference to identify new contract opportunities? 2026
Feb 23, 2026Checklist: watch SAM.gov award data, FPDS replacement notices, RFIs/BAAs, prime POCs, and small‑business tracks; register in SAM.gov by March 24, 2026 and budget $5K–$50K for readiness to avoid disqualification.
How can small businesses bid on the GSA Alliant 3 GWAC after the first 43 vendors were selected? 2026
Feb 22, 2026GSA requires small firms to pursue later Alliant 3 phases, teaming, and set-aside task orders after the Feb 20, 2026 Phase One awards; meet SAM, socioeconomic, and security rules to remain eligible for GWAC task orders.
How can small businesses access the Army’s new Pathway for Innovation and Technology to scale soldier ideas? 2026
Feb 22, 2026Step-by-step guide for small businesses to access Army FUZE/xTech: register SAM, use xTech portals, meet FAR and CMMC requirements, and pursue SBIR/Catalyst funding for prototypes up to $5M.
How should vendors update proposals for GWACs and agency IT procurements after GSA and State’s 2026 award decisions?
Feb 21, 2026GSA’s Alliant 3 awards and State/agency IT decisions require immediate proposal updates: adjust capture plans, re-evaluate teaming, and update technical/price volumes to reflect GWAC scope and protest outcomes by March–June 2026 to remain eligible for new task orders.
How can small businesses get onto GSA’s Alliant 3 GWAC or win work as subcontractors? 2026
Feb 21, 2026GSA requires teaming, SAM registration, and compliant subcontracting plans for Alliant 3; prepare FedRAMP/CMMC capabilities and SAM entries 90 days before solicitations to compete for task orders.
How will FedRAMP’s FY26 Q2 Security Inbox emergency test affect cloud service providers pursuing federal authorizations? 2026
Feb 20, 2026GSA's FY26 Q2 Security Inbox emergency test (Jan–Mar 2026) forces CSPs pursuing FedRAMP authorization to tighten incident response and evidence pipelines or risk delayed authorizations and lost federal awards worth millions.
What opportunities do DIU solicitations for geosynchronous tactical reconnaissance systems create for small space companies? 2026
Feb 20, 2026DIU GEO tactical reconnaissance solicitations open rapid-prototype, task-order, and dual-use contracting paths for small satellite firms; tactical timelines, teaming, and cybersecurity readiness determine awardability.
What practical steps should small businesses take to adopt targeted AI for customer-facing federal services? 2026
Feb 20, 2026GSA requires AI pilot risk assessments by Sept 30, 2026; budget $50K–$200K. Follow FAR, register SAM, meet FedRAMP/CMMC needs; failing compliance can block set-aside awards per OMB.
How will OMB’s M-26-05 rescission of the “Common Form” secure software attestation change software procurement requirements for federal contractors? 2026
Feb 19, 2026OMB M-26-05 (Feb 19, 2026) rescinds the single “Common Form” attestation; agencies now require risk-based, agency-specific attestations or CISA form completion. Small vendors should budget $25K-$150K and prepare agency-specific evidence or risk award ineligibility.
What Should Contractors Know About INL, NVIDIA Partner to Accelerate Nuclear AI in 2026?
Feb 19, 2026INL and NVIDIA are partnering to deploy AI supercomputing for advanced nuclear systems; contractors must track DOE solicitations, register in SAM.gov, plan $50K–$250K compliance costs, and meet June 30, 2026 registration/security timelines or risk exclusion under FAR and DOE rules.
What immediate opportunities do GSA value-added reseller RFIs create for small IT contractors? 2026
Feb 18, 2026GSA value-added reseller RFIs open short-term market access, teaming leads, and early visibility into shared-services procurements; respond by March 31, 2026 to compete for an estimated $2.1B in upcoming awards, per GSA guidance.
How should contractors respond and protect their business when federal contracts are terminated or descoped? 2026
Feb 18, 2026GSA requires FPDS reporting within 30 days and prompt settlement claims; contractors should document losses, submit settlement vouchers within 120 days, and expect $5.1B of 2025 terminations to drive recompetes. Non-compliance can forfeit settlement rights and block future awards.
How should contractors respond to GAO findings that stopgap funding causes program delays and cost growth? 2026
Feb 17, 2026Practical risk‑mitigation and claims strategies after GAO's Feb 4, 2026 report linking continuing resolutions to delays and cost growth—actions, deadlines, and dollar guidance for contractors.
How can small businesses pursue contracts with commercial space companies like Axiom Space? 2026
Feb 17, 2026Practical steps for small firms to win subcontracts and direct awards with Axiom-style commercial space programs—SAM registration, FAR teaming, NASA OSBP, SBIR, and state grants.
How can contractors build proposal resilience for funding uncertainty and invitation-only procurement processes? 2026
Feb 17, 2026GSA requires inclusion of funding-contingency clauses for restricted buys by July 1, 2026; missing clauses for contracts over $250,000 can make offers ineligible under GSA policy. Use teaming, conditional pricing, and option-based CLINs to survive CRs and invitation-only windows.
