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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


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Government Shutdowns and Federal Contractors: Understanding Operational Impacts

Feb 2, 2026 9:50:56 AM / by USFCR posted in Guides, News

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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.

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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

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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.

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Writing a Winning Capabilities Statement in 2026

Jan 26, 2026 11:00:00 AM / by USFCR posted in Guides

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.

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The Relationships That Win Federal Contracts

Jan 23, 2026 1:56:44 PM / by USFCR posted in News, Events

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.

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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.

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SAM Registration Is Free—But Getting Stuck Isn't

Jan 21, 2026 2:31:42 PM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides

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10 Low-Competition Federal Contracting Industries (FY24 Data)

Jan 20, 2026 10:19:53 AM / by USFCR posted in News, NAICS

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.

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