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05/28/2026

Finding the right government buyers to market to is half the battle.

This FedBiz365 video shows how contractors can identify the right buyers, reach out with smart questions, send their capability statement, and start building the kinds of relationships that can open doors later.

Too many companies wait until an opportunity is live and then scramble.

The better move is getting visible earlier with the people who influence buying decisions.

That’s where better buyer intelligence makes a real difference.

If your team is trying to improve outreach and stop guessing who to contact, this is worth a watch.

How is your team currently finding the right government buyers to engage?

05/28/2026

Federal contracting just got another clear signal from the White House:

Efficiency matters.
Accountability matters.
Performance matters.
And fixed-price contracting is going to get even more attention.

The latest executive order on federal contracting efficiency is not just policy noise.

For small business contractors, it points to a real shift in how agencies may structure, evaluate, and manage contracts going forward.

That means contractors need to get sharper in a few key areas:

Pricing discipline.
Documentation.
Performance history.
Scope review.
Go/no-go decisions.
Contract management.

A fixed-price opportunity can be a great thing when you understand the requirement, know your costs, and can deliver efficiently.

But if the scope is vague, the assumptions are weak, or the pricing is too aggressive, that same opportunity can create serious risk.

The takeaway?

Small businesses should not just chase more contracts.

They should chase the right contracts with better intelligence, cleaner documentation, and a stronger understanding of what the government is actually asking them to deliver.

We broke down what this executive order says, why it matters, and what small business contractors should be doing now.

Read the full article here: https://fedbizaccess.com/what-the-new-executive-order-on-federal-contracting-efficiency-means-for-small-business-contractors/

Learn what the 2026 executive order on federal contracting efficiency means for small business contractors, fixed-price contracts, risks, and next steps.

05/28/2026

Small businesses just got an important win in Washington.

The House Committee on Small Business unanimously passed a bill that would codify the small business “Rule of Two” above the simplified acquisition threshold.

That may sound like a small policy update.

It is not.

The Rule of Two is one of the most important protections small business contractors have in the federal marketplace. It helps ensure that when at least two capable small businesses can compete at fair market prices, agencies should consider setting that opportunity aside for small business competition.

The concern?

Above the SAT, this protection has long lived in the FAR, but not permanently in statute.

With the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul reshaping procurement rules and non-statutory provisions facing a potential sunset in 2029, codifying the Rule of Two would help protect small business competition from future regulatory rollback.

In plain English:

This bill would make it much harder for agencies to quietly move away from one of the core tools that keeps federal contracting accessible to small businesses.

That is good news for contractors.

But it also reinforces something important.

Small businesses still need to be visible, properly documented, and easy for contracting officials to validate during market research. Your SAM profile, SBS profile, capability statement, past performance, and outreach all matter.

The Rule of Two can help open the door.

Your positioning helps prove you belong in the room.

Read the full article here: https://fedbizaccess.com/house-committee-advances-rule-of-two/

Learn what the House bill to codify the small business Rule of Two above the SAT means for contractors, set-asides, and future federal opportunities.

05/27/2026

Finding bid opportunities is easy.

Finding the right bid opportunities is where teams lose time.

This FedBiz365 video shows a simple but important point:

The quality of your pipeline depends on how well you use filters.

By adding the right filters and subtracting the wrong ones, contractors can cut through the noise, narrow results faster, and focus on opportunities that actually fit their capabilities and goals.

That means less time chasing bad-fit bids
and more time pursuing opportunities worth a serious look.

If your team is still reviewing long lists instead of building a sharper pipeline, this demo is worth watching.

What filter do you think contractors overlook most when searching for opportunities?

05/27/2026

Most government contractors think they’re losing at the proposal stage.

They’re not.

They’re losing before they ever bid.

By the time an opportunity hits SAM:
• The scope is already defined
• The budget is already set
• The agency often knows who they trust

So if your strategy is “find it → bid it → hope,” you’re already behind.

The contractors who win consistently are doing something different.

They’re:
• Targeting the right opportunities (not everything)
• Identifying projects before they’re posted
• Engaging buyers early
• Using real data to guide decisions

In other words, they’re positioning before the competition even shows up.

We broke this down in a practical, no-fluff guide that walks through exactly why most contractors lose—and how to fix it without working more hours or writing longer proposals.

If you’ve been putting in the effort but not seeing the results, this is worth a read.

Read it here: https://fedbizaccess.com/why-most-government-contractors-lose-before-they-even-bid/

Learn why government contract bids fail and how to fix it. Discover smarter targeting, early positioning, and proven strategies to improve your win rate in 2026.

05/27/2026

DoD acquisition is changing, and small businesses should be paying close attention.

The Department of Defense is continuing to lean into:

Commercial solutions
Other Transaction Authorities
Faster procurement pathways
More flexible buying methods
More engagement with nontraditional contractors

That does not mean traditional FAR-based contracting is going away.

But it does mean agile small businesses may have more ways to get in the door, especially when they can solve a real mission problem quickly.

The challenge?

You cannot wait until the solicitation drops.

By then, the market research may already be done.
The teaming partners may already be identified.
The buyer may already know who looks credible.

For many small businesses, the fastest path into DoD work is not always as the prime on day one.

It may be through subcontracting.
It may be through teaming.
It may be by building trust with the right prime, program contact, or agency buyer before the opportunity becomes public.

That is where market intelligence matters.

FedBiz365 helps small business contractors identify relevant opportunities, locate potential teaming partners, find buyer and partner contact information, and build a stronger pipeline with less guesswork.

Even better, it includes monthly coaching and pipeline review with a former contracting officer, so you are not just looking at data. You are getting help understanding what to do with it.

DoD is trying to move faster.

The question is whether your business is positioned to move with it.

Read the full article here: https://fedbizaccess.com/dod-acquisition-is-moving-faster-for-small-businesse-government-contractors/

DoD acquisition reform is creating faster pathways for small businesses through commercial solutions, OTAs, teaming, and smarter market intelligence.

05/27/2026

Most government contractors don’t have a market research problem.

They have a “what do I do with all this information?” problem.

SAM(.)gov can show you open opportunities.
USAspending(.)gov can show you award history.
Paid platforms can show you buyer data, forecasts, recompetes, and competitors.

But the real question is:

Are you using that information to build a smarter pipeline?

For small businesses, the right market research platform should help answer:

Which agencies buy what we sell?
Who are the incumbents?
What opportunities are worth pursuing?
Where can we get ahead before the RFP drops?
How do we position ourselves so buyers understand our value?

We put together a practical comparison of five government contracting market research platforms, including SAM(.)gov, USAspending(.)gov, GovTribe, GovWin IQ, FedBiz365, and Bloomberg Government.

The goal is simple: help small business contractors understand which tools fit their stage, budget, and growth strategy.

Read the full article here: https://fedbizaccess.com/what-is-the-best-market-research-platform-for-government-contracting/

Compare the best market research platforms for government contracting, including SAM.gov, GovTribe, GovWin IQ, FedBiz365, and Bloomberg Government.

05/26/2026

See how FedBiz365 AI breaks down solicitations in seconds for instant Go 🟢 No-Go 🔴Bid Decisions

Reviewing solicitations manually can slow your team down and make bid decisions harder than they need to be. In this video, see how FedBiz365 uses AI to break down a government solicitation in seconds so contractors can quickly understand requirements, spot key details, and make smarter go/no-go bid decisions with more confidence.

FedBiz365 helps government contractors cut through the noise by turning dense solicitation documents into fast, actionable insights. If you want a quicker way to evaluate opportunities and focus on the bids that actually fit your business, this walkthrough shows exactly how it works.

Watch now to see how FedBiz365 can help you save time, reduce guesswork, and move faster on the right opportunities.

05/26/2026

One of the biggest mistakes government contractors make?

Guessing on pricing.

Some price too high and lose immediately.
Others go too low trying to “win the work” and create major problems later.

The reality is this:

The government leaves behind a massive amount of pricing data.

Award values.
Incumbent contracts.
Agency buying patterns.
Regional pricing trends.

The contractors winning consistently are usually not guessing. They’re researching.

Before they bid, they’re looking at:
• What similar contracts were previously awarded for
• Who the incumbent vendor is
• How agencies structure purchases
• What competitors are likely pricing at

That visibility changes everything.

We just published a new article breaking down how to build a smarter government contract pricing strategy in 2026 using real awarded contract data and market intelligence.

If pricing has ever felt like throwing darts blindfolded, this will help.

Read it here: https://fedbizaccess.com/government-pricing-secrets-how-to-know-what-agencies-are-actually-paying/

Learn how to build a smarter government contract pricing strategy in 2026. Discover how to use awarded contract data, pricing trends, and market research to submit more competitive bids.

05/26/2026

Fixed-price contracting is becoming the federal government’s default setting.

For small business contractors, that is not just a policy update.

It changes how opportunities may be scoped, priced, evaluated, and performed.

Agencies are now being pushed to justify cost-reimbursement, T&M, and labor-hour contracts. They are also reviewing major non-fixed-price contracts to determine whether they can be converted or restructured.

That means contractors should expect:

Tighter scopes
More pricing scrutiny
Greater performance accountability
More risk shifted to the contractor
A stronger need for go/no-go discipline

The opportunity?

Prepared small businesses can compete well in this environment.

Lean teams, specialized capabilities, strong past performance, and smart pricing can all become advantages when agencies are looking for defined outcomes at predictable costs.

The risk?

Bidding fixed-price work without clear requirements can turn a “win” into a costly problem.

Our latest blog breaks down what the fixed-price contracting push means right now, what small businesses should watch for, and how to position your company before these changes show up in more solicitations.

Read the full article here: https://fedbizaccess.com/fixed-price-contracting-is-becoming-the-default-what-small-business-contractors-need-to-do-now/

Fixed-price contracting is becoming the federal default. Learn what this shift means for small business contractors and how to prepare now.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion made possible the freedoms we continue to cherish. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It is a solemn reminder of the cost of freedom and the heroes who paid that cost on our behalf.

From all of us at FedBiz Access, we honor their memory with gratitude and respect.