Government Contracting Blog

Past performance is one of the most important evaluation factors in government contracting because it gives agencies insight into how likely a contractor is to successfully perform the work being solicited. While the technical volume of a proposal response explains what your company plans to do, past performance shows what you’ve already done. The clearer you make that connection, the easier it is for reviewers to see how your experience directly connects to the government’s requirement and reduces the perceived risk of award.

While searching for a contracting opportunity, you may have glossed over opportunities that are marked as Sources Sought Notices (SSNs). Maybe it's because it's not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and may seem like it's not worth your time because it doesn't directly end in contract award, but we suggest you reconsider. Sources Sought Notices play a key role in federal procurement process and can increase your odds of winning the opportunity.

One of the most essential parts of maintaining your GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is ensuring your pricing is up to date. GSA contracts can last for up to 20 years, so it’s likely that your commercial rates will increase during the life of your contract.

In the ever‑evolving world of federal procurement, one constant remains at the heart of every solicitation, award, and contract action: the Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID). Whether you’re responding to solicitations, managing active contracts, or navigating GSA Schedule requirements, understanding PIIDs is more essential than ever. Let’s walk through what PIIDs are, how they work, and why they continue to matter in 2026.

In early April, the Army released the long-awaited Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) solicitation. This solicitation has been in the works for years and has gone through several iterations before reaching its final form. Shortly before the solicitation was released, the Army published several changes to the draft solicitation, which are critical for prospective contractors to understand. In this blog, we’ll cover what the MAPS Solicitation is, what the recent changes were, and what’s happening with the solicitation now.

Information Technology (IT) modernization in the federal government has been on the rise for several years, and there's no slowing down in sight. It's safe to say that IT modernization remains a top priority, even across presidential administrations.