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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.

CMMC Levels Explained: What Contractors Need to Know in 2026

Jan 26, 2026, 9:00:00 AM / by USFCR posted in News, cmmc

What Is CMMC and Why It Matters in 2025

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, is the Department of WAR’s framework for protecting sensitive information in the federal contracting space. Starting in October 2025, CMMC requirements will began appearing in DoW solicitations. The rollout will occur in phases through 2028.

CMMC applies to both prime contractors and subcontractors that handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Even if it’s not yet written into your current contract, many prime contractors are already requesting proof of compliance or system readiness from their subs.

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.

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

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.

Federal Contracts for Web Developers: How to Get Government Website Work

Jan 16, 2026, 9:00:00 AM / by USFCR posted in News, cmmc, Tech, Industry-Specific Contracting

You've built websites for years. You know React, you know UX, you ship projects on time. Somewhere along the way you heard that the federal government needs websites built, and now you're wondering if there's real money there for a small shop like yours.

Here's what nobody tells you: every federal agency has web presence needs. Not just the Department of Defense building classified systems, but the National Park Service updating their visitor portals, the Small Business Administration maintaining their resource pages, and dozens of other agencies that need exactly what you already do. The work exists. The question is whether you're positioned to compete for it.

Where Small Businesses Are Actually Winning AI Work

Jan 15, 2026, 8:00:00 AM / by Mike Goetz posted in News, Tech, AI

Every time the Pentagon announces another massive AI contract, I watch contractors scramble in the wrong direction.

Last summer, the Department of Defense awarded contracts to Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI. The headlines were everywhere. Contractors saw those numbers and started asking, "How do we get in on that?"

IT PSC Codes for Federal Contracting: What Changed and How to Fix Your Market Research

Jan 12, 2026, 10:00:00 AM / by USFCR posted in USFCR Academy

If you have been searching SAM using IT product service codes from a training you took two years ago, there is a good chance your market research has gaps in it right now.

In April 2024, the federal government restructured its entire IT services PSC framework. Sixty-eight legacy codes were end-dated. Forty new codes replaced them. The naming convention changed completely. And most small IT contractors have no idea it happened.

This guide explains what PSC codes are, what changed, and exactly how to update your market research so you stop missing opportunities coded under the new system.

How to Qualify and Compete for OASIS+ Contracts

Jan 12, 2026, 9:34:02 AM / by USFCR posted in General Services Administration (GSA), News

GSA's OASIS+ contract program just got bigger. As of January 12, 2026, all six solicitations are open under continuous enrollment, and five new service domains have been added to the original eight. For professional services contractors, this is the clearest path into long-term federal work.

If you missed the earlier submission windows, the door is open again. And it's staying open.

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