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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

SAM.gov Just Absorbed Two More Federal Systems: What Contractors Need to Know

Feb 25, 2026 10:05:24 AM / by Mike Goetz posted in News, Registration & Compliance Management

If you tried to log into eSRS.gov in the last few days, you already know something changed. The site is gone. And if you use FPDS.gov to research federal contract data, that's shutting down tomorrow.

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

The FAR Is Being Rewritten: What Small Business Contractors Need to Know Before June 2026

Feb 20, 2026 8:00:00 AM / by USFCR posted in News

If you hold a federal contract or you're planning to bid on one this year, the rules you learned are changing underneath you. Not eventually. Not theoretically. Right now.

The federal government is in the middle of something called the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. That's the official name. The Federal Acquisition Regulation, the rulebook that governs how the government buys everything, is being rewritten from the ground up. The first wave of changes already took effect on February 1, 2026. More are rolling out every few weeks. And the biggest shifts hit by June 30.

This isn't a minor policy tweak. It's the most significant rewrite of federal buying rules in decades. For small businesses, some of these changes are genuinely good news. Others require immediate attention.

FY27 Budget Proposal: What It Means for Contractors

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

Government Shutdowns and Federal Contractors: Understanding Operational Impacts

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

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.

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.

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.