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Carson Corda joined US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) in March 2025, bringing entrepreneurial experience and a genuine passion for helping businesses grow. Originally from Broomfield, Colorado, Carson moved to Clearwater, Florida, in December 2020, trading mountain views for beach access and building his career in the sunshine state.
The federal government is actively working to award contracts to businesses in historically underutilized areas, and your business location could be your competitive advantage. The HUBZone program represents approximately $23 billion in annual contracting opportunities, with agencies increasingly focused on meeting their 3% spending goals.
The Food & Nutrition Service, under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is granting up to $18 million towards FY 2026 Farm to School Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to enhance access to local foods in eligible Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sites through comprehensive farm-to-CNP programming that includes local sourcing and agricultural education efforts.
October 1, 2025, Shutdown Update: USFCR continues monitoring contractor impacts. Confirmed operational: SAM systems remain functional with limited support staff. Confirmed disrupted: Federal Service Desk for UEI assignments, Census Bureau NAICS lookup system.
Contractor workarounds verified effective: Alternative NAICS lookup via naicscode.com, direct contracting officer communication for urgent matters, existing contract work continuation based on essential/non-essential classification.
Right now in 2025, smart federal contractors are preparing for potential government shutdowns while their competitors hope for the best. Here's what most people get wrong: shutdowns aren't just political theater that might affect you. They're predictable business disruptions that create both risks and opportunities for contractors who know how to respond.
If your business recently received a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract award, this announcement directly impacts your next steps. GSA has issued critical guidance that could save you significant time and prevent duplicative work during your catalog setup process.
No single business has everything it takes to cover every opportunity, and agencies often prefer a mix of capabilities, past performance, and certifications. Teaming structures give contractors a way to combine strengths, fill gaps, and pursue awards they couldn't win alone. The challenge is that not all teaming models are created equal. Each comes with different costs, rules, and risks, and the wrong choice can eliminate your eligibility before the evaluation even begins.
When and Why the Rebrand Happened
On July 9, 2025, the SBA replaced the long-standing Dynamic Small Business Search with the new Small Business Search platform. This was more than a name change. It retired a tool that had been in place for over 15 years and introduced a modern system that buyers and prime contractors now use as the default directory for finding small businesses.
The West Expeditionary Mission Assurance Contract (WEXMAC 2.1) is one of the largest worldwide contracting opportunities in recent years. This multi-billion-dollar IDIQ covers logistics, construction, medical, communications, and security services and provides full-spectrum expeditionary mission support.
The Department of War has issued the final DFARS rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). It was published on September 10, 2025, and will take effect on November 10, 2025. On that date, contracting officers can begin including new DFARS clauses in solicitations and contracts, formally tying cybersecurity compliance to eligibility for defense awards.
SDVOSB certification gives veteran-owned businesses access to billions in set-aside contracts, but the process is rarely straightforward. Applications face significant rejection risks, and under the SBA’s Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program, processing typically takes 60–90 days, depending on workload and document requests. Success depends less on veteran status itself and more on whether your documents align to show ownership and control.
