Government RFP Deadline: Which Date Actually Controls?

The Bid Listing Shows One Date. The Solicitation Shows Another. Which Deadline Matters?

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An opportunity alert can get a promising contract onto your radar, but it should not have the final say over your proposal calendar. The date beside a listing may look perfectly clear until you open the procurement documents and discover it…
Army Small Business Contracting Opportunities

The Army Buys Across 730 NAICS Codes. Is Your Business Overlooking a Customer?

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Ask a business owner whether they sell to the Army, and the answer may come before the question is finished: “We don’t make weapons.” That response makes sense if the Army brings to mind armored vehicles and ammunition, but it can…
Monthly report folders arranged beside a calculator and calendar for a year-end sales reporting review.

GSA’s TDR Transition Relief Ends December 31. Are Your Sales Records Ready?

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December has a way of turning a manageable administrative task into something everyone promises to handle after the holidays. For GSA Schedule contractors, that is a risky approach to Transactional Data Reporting, especially when the person…
SBA Expands Bonding Access: Could Your Small Business Compete for Bigger Contracts?

SBA Expands Bonding Access: Could Your Small Business Compete for Bigger Contracts?

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Your company can handle the work. But can it meet the contract’s bonding requirements? For a small construction company, specialty contractor, manufacturer, or supplier, that question can surface just when an opportunity starts looking…
Army xTechSearch 10: Opportunity for Small Tech Firms

A $1 Million Army Tech Competition Is Open to Small Businesses

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A lot of small technology companies never seriously consider the U.S. Army as a customer. Their software was built for manufacturers. Their sensors were designed for utilities. Their autonomous system started in agriculture. Their power…
NASA contract opportunities for small businesses

NASA Needs More Than Rocket Scientists: What Its New Logistics Awards Reveal for Small Businesses

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If you own a moving company, repair equipment, or help organizations manage their assets, NASA might seem like somebody else’s customer. It is easy to picture rockets and research laboratories and assume your services belong in a different…
SBA Invests $3.75M in Veteran-Owned Contractor Training

New Support for Veteran-Owned Contractors: SBA Invests in Federal Contracting Readiness

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Getting certified is an important milestone. Knowing which buyers to approach, what opportunities to pursue, and how to present your business is what comes next. For a veteran-owned company, that next stage deserves just as much attention…
Fixing SAM.gov Validation Problems with International Addresses

GSA Schedule Strategy: Fixing SAM.gov Validation Problems with International Addresses

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You have identified federal buyers, evaluated your GSA Schedule options, and started preparing your business for government work. Then a postal-code field brings everything to a halt. Your business exists, your address is correct, and your…
Airport runway and terminal infrastructure representing $1.1 billion in FAA Airport Improvement Program funding and potential contracting opportunities for small businesses.

$1.1 Billion in Airport Upgrades: Where Small Contractors Should Look for Work

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When a federal agency announces more than a billion dollars for airport infrastructure, it is easy for a small contractor to assume the work belongs to major construction firms, aviation specialists, and companies that manufacture equipment…
GSA Schedule Fast Lane for Small Businesses

Beyond IT: GSA Plans to Expand FASt Lane—What Small Businesses Should Know

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Could a GSA Schedule be worth another look for your business? If you previously set the idea aside because of the application process—or assumed expedited processing was only relevant to technology companies—this change deserves your…