With Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) mandatory for all GSA Multiple Award Schedule contractors and the transition now effective as of July 1, 2026, many companies are preparing to submit sales reports for the first time. While GSA has implemented a grace period through December 31, 2026, contractors should use this time to develop accurate reporting processes and understand what data they are required to submit.

Most federal contractors are focused on Q4 right now, and for a good reason. Agencies are rushing to spend the remainder of their FY2026 budgets, and businesses are busy looking for opportunities they can pursue between July 1 and September 30. But we can’t lose sight of planning for the next Fiscal Year.

Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are a crucial part of business development as a government contractor, but they are not an easy task. There’s a lot that goes into an RFP response, from the early market research stages, to deciphering the sections, and leading an in-depth review so your team can submit a successful response. Not only do you have to read, draft, and submit a winning response, but learn all the terminology that goes along with it.

In early June 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a significant agency-wide reorganization focusing on consolidating programs and modernizing support processes. While government reorganizations often sound like internal administrative changes, this one could impact small businesses, especially federal contractors, and firms that rely on SBA programs and certifications.

Yesterday, President Trump signed the highly anticipated Executive Order (EO) "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security," establishing a voluntary framework that allows the federal government to review certain advanced AI models before they are released publicly. The EO also directs federal agencies to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and work with the private sector to evaluate emerging AI risks.

With a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), you can access a wide network of federal, state, and local agencies looking to procure products and services. One misconception contractors have, however, is they can sit back and watch the orders roll in the minute their contract is awarded. This isn't true for the commercial world, and generally isn't true for the public sector either. While you are part of a unique pool of contractors, you still have to compete with other companies for business, and be proactive about advertising your solutions to government agencies.