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Federal Set-Aside Program Updates for Small Businesses in 2025 to 2026

Feb 12, 2026 10:30:00 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, NAICS, Set-asides

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FY27 Budget Proposal: What It Means for Contractors

Feb 10, 2026 10:30:00 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, News, Federal Spending

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Why Your Commercial History Matters for Government Work

Feb 5, 2026 10:30:00 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP), Guides, Registration & Compliance Management

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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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