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SAM Changes You Might Have Missed: What’s Different in 2026

Mar 26, 2026, 10:29:59 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, News, Registration & Compliance Management

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SAM.gov went through its biggest consolidation in years between mid-2025 and mid-2026. The entity registration screens were reorganized, eSRS.gov and FPDS.gov's public search were retired and folded into SAM.gov, and a modernized reps and certs process launched. CPARS is expected to follow later this fiscal year, though no date has been set. An active registration doesn't protect a business from being caught off guard by any of this. The practical move is to check SAM.gov more than once a year.

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Spring Construction Season: Federal Infrastructure Opportunities Are Here

Mar 24, 2026, 10:30:01 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP), Guides, News, Industry-Specific Contracting, Subcontracting & Teaming

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Why Federal Marketing Doesn't Work Like Commercial Advertising

Mar 19, 2026, 10:30:00 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Simplified Acquisition Program (SAP), Guides, Registration & Compliance Management

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Setting Q2 and Q3 Goals: What Realistic Success Looks Like

Mar 17, 2026, 10:29:59 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, News, Registration & Compliance Management

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Top Industries With the Largest Federal Contract Awards

Mar 10, 2026, 10:30:00 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, Federal Spending, Industry-Specific Contracting, Subcontracting & Teaming

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Government Contracting Readiness Checklist: Are You Ready to Compete?

Mar 5, 2026, 10:30:00 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, NAICS, Set-asides, Registration & Compliance Management

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Top 5 Industries Where WOSB's Are Leading in Federal Contracting

Mar 3, 2026, 10:29:59 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, NAICS, Set-asides, Industry-Specific Contracting

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How GSA Schedule Pricing Changed: What You Need to Know for 2026

Feb 26, 2026, 10:30:00 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in General Services Administration (GSA), Guides, News, Federal Spending

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Changes to the 8(a) Business Development Program in 2026

Feb 24, 2026, 10:30:00 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, News, Set-asides

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How to Structure Your Business to Be on the Government’s Timeline

Feb 19, 2026, 10:30:00 AM / by Kyle Hayes posted in Guides, Registration & Compliance Management

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