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The 8(a) program changes that took effect September 10, 2026 replace the social disadvantage presumption with an evidence test, bring back the two-year potential for success review, and give pending applicants 45 days to resubmit. Here is what changed, who it affects, and what to do now.
InsightsOct 18, 2026
What DIBBS is, how to register and log in, and how to find DLA solicitations worth quoting. A 2026 guide to the DLA Internet Bid Board System.
Market IntelligenceUpdated Oct 13, 2026
Calculate a government contract wrap rate from direct labor, fringe, overhead, G&A, fee, escalation, and hours. Includes the formula, base choices, and a free calculator.
GuidesOct 13, 2026
The second batch of FAR overhaul proposed rules rewrites 16 FAR parts, from commercial buying and negotiations to contract types, data rights, and construction. Here is what each of the four September 18, 2026 rules changes, what the summaries got wrong, and how to comment by October 19.
InsightsOct 6, 2026
Compare the 9 best AI capture management platforms for federal contractors in October 2026 by automated qualification, solicitation analysis depth, go/no-go automation, recompete forecasting, security posture, and source coverage.
InsightsUpdated Oct 1, 2026
Compare the 9 best AI proposal software tools for government contractors in October 2026, from CLEATUS to GovDash and GovEagle, by planning, compliance matrices, bid package structure, cited past performance, and workflow automation.
InsightsUpdated Oct 1, 2026
Compare the 11 best AI tools for government contractors in October 2026: agentic GovCon platforms, in-Office proposal AI, FedRAMP High writing engines, analyst intelligence, and general-purpose AI, evaluated on how much real work each one does.
InsightsUpdated Oct 1, 2026
Compare the 11 best federal bid tracking and opportunity tracking platforms for government contractors in October 2026 by source coverage, match quality, pre-RFP visibility, alert reliability, and what happens after the match.
InsightsUpdated Oct 1, 2026
Compare the 9 best GovCon CRM and pipeline management software platforms for government contractors in October 2026 by data-entry burden, live solicitation integration, workflow automation, team collaboration, and source coverage.
InsightsUpdated Oct 1, 2026
A step-by-step guide to create your Login.gov account, the personal sign-in you need for SAM.gov and other federal systems, with security best practices for business owners.
GuidesUpdated Sep 9, 2026
A simple guide to locate your Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov
GuidesUpdated Sep 9, 2026
How to register your business on SAM.gov for free in 2026: every screen in order, with screenshots, what to prepare, what changed this year, and the free Chrome extension that fills the form for you.
GuidesUpdated Sep 9, 2026
Entering the world of government contracting can be a lucrative opportunity for businesses of all sizes. The first crucial step in this journey is registering on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
GuidesUpdated Sep 9, 2026
