First 90 Days After SAM Registration: The Complete Action Plan
Feb 3, 2026 10:30:00 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP), Guides, Subcontracting & Teaming
CMMC in 2026: What Actually Changed From Last Year
Jan 29, 2026 12:57:30 PM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, News, cmmc
A lot of teams treated 2025 like a warm-up lap. Policies were “final,” but awards didn’t consistently test readiness.
Beyond SAM Registration: Defining Success in Federal Contracting
Jan 27, 2026 12:02:37 PM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP), Guides, Subcontracting & Teaming
SAM is active. Now the real decisions start
Contracting Opportunities From Winter Storm Fern (January 2026)
Jan 26, 2026 12:37:24 PM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, News, Disaster Relief
Winter Storm Fern isn’t just a weather story. It’s a continuity-of-operations mission.
This is your guide to unlocking a wider range of opportunities and increasing your cash flow from federal contracting.
After reading this, you’ll have everything you need to write a winning capabilities statement.
Let’s go.
You've registered in SAM, checked all the boxes, and set up your email alerts. Now you're waiting for the perfect opportunity to land in your inbox. Months pass. Maybe you bid on a few things and hear nothing back. Meanwhile, you're watching companies with similar capabilities win contracts you never even knew existed.
2026 8(a) Compliance Update: What Changed and What to Fix
Jan 23, 2026 12:11:12 PM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, Set-asides
8(a) status can open doors. It can also create delays if your documents and planning aren’t solid.
SAM Registration Is Free—But Getting Stuck Isn't
Jan 21, 2026 2:31:42 PM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides
You've probably heard that federal contracting is competitive. And in IT services or professional consulting, that's true: dozens of companies fighting over the same contracts, racing to the bottom on price.
But here's what most contractors don't realize: there are entire industries where government agencies struggle to get even a single bid. Not five bidders. Not three. One.