Federal Contracting Blog
Practical guides, expert analysis, and actionable insights for businesses pursuing government contracts.
How to Find Federal Government Contracts in 2025
Learn where and how to find federal government contracting opportunities. A comprehensive guide to navigating SAM.gov, understanding notice types, and discovering the right contracts for your business.
Complete Guide to Small Business Set-Aside Programs
Everything you need to know about federal small business set-aside programs including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and more. Learn eligibili...
SAM.gov Registration: Step-by-Step Guide for Federal Contractors
Complete guide to registering your business in SAM.gov (System for Award Management). Learn about UEI numbers, CAGE codes, entity validation...
How to Write a Winning Government Contract Proposal
Master the art of government proposal writing with this comprehensive guide. Learn about compliance matrices, technical approaches, past per...
Understanding NAICS Codes for Government Contracting
A comprehensive guide to NAICS codes in federal procurement. Learn how to identify the right codes for your business, understand size standa...
How to Win Your First Government Contract: A Beginner's Roadmap
A practical, step-by-step roadmap for businesses pursuing their first federal government contract. From registration and certifications to f...
Complete Guide to GSA Schedule Contracts (MAS)
Everything you need to know about GSA Multiple Award Schedule contracts. Learn the application process, pricing strategies, compliance requi...
Government Contract Types Explained: FFP, T&M, CPFF, and More
Understand the major types of federal government contracts including firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, cost-reimbursement, and indefinit...
Understanding IDIQ Contracts and Task Order Competition
A deep dive into Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contracts. Learn how IDIQs work, how task orders are competed, and how to win posit...
How to Win Federal Subcontracting Opportunities
Learn how to find and win subcontracting opportunities with prime federal contractors. A strategic guide for small businesses building past ...
How to Write a Government Contracting Capability Statement
Learn how to create an effective capability statement for federal contracting. Includes essential elements, design tips, and strategies for ...
SBIR and STTR Programs: Federal R&D Funding for Small Businesses
Complete guide to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Learn about Phase I,...
Essential Compliance Requirements for Government Contractors
Navigate the compliance landscape for federal government contractors. Covers FAR requirements, CMMC cybersecurity, labor laws, accounting sy...
Understanding the Federal Budget Cycle and Procurement Timing
Master the federal budget cycle to time your business development activities. Learn about fiscal year spending patterns, continuing resoluti...
Joint Ventures and Teaming Arrangements in Government Contracting
Learn when and how to form joint ventures and teaming arrangements for federal contracts. Covers SBA mentor-protégé programs, joint venture ...
Building Past Performance When You Have None
Practical strategies for new government contractors to build past performance from scratch. Learn how to leverage commercial work, key perso...
Government Contracting for IT and Technology Companies
A targeted guide for IT companies entering the federal market. Covers IT-specific contract vehicles, FedRAMP, CMMC, agile development in gov...
How to Use Government Proposal Debriefings to Win More Contracts
Learn how to request, prepare for, and maximize the value of federal contract proposal debriefings. Turn losses into learning opportunities ...
Government Contracting for Construction Companies
A comprehensive guide for construction firms pursuing federal contracts. Covers bonding requirements, Davis-Bacon Act, construction-specific...
15 Common Government Contracting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Learn from the most common mistakes that government contractors make. From registration failures to proposal errors to compliance gaps, this...
Financing Your Government Contract: Options for Small Businesses
Explore financing options for government contractors including SBA loans, contract financing, invoice factoring, and lines of credit. Manage...
10 Myths About Government Contracting That Hold Small Businesses Back
Debunking common myths about federal government contracting that prevent small businesses from pursuing lucrative opportunities. Get the fac...
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