Veteran-owned businesses (especially small businesses) are often met with obstacles when entering the federal marketplace, which can make the process lengthy and more difficult. The government tries to mitigate this with providing more resources and opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses. Small businesses have access to unique opportunities within the federal government, including specialized programs and set-aside contracts. One socio-economic group the Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes for set-asides and additional resources is Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDBVOSBs). In this blog, we’ll discuss what SDVOSBs are, how to certify, and what the federal contracting landscape looks like.

Now that Fiscal Year 2023 has ended, it’s time to start recapping the past year and analyzing any trends that have appeared. What was the federal government spending the most money on? What industries proved to be the most populated by contractors and sought after in the government marketplace? While there are several ways to measure the landscape for the past year, we are going to dive into the top North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes.

In the ever-evolving world of government contracting, having the right tools and platforms can be a game-changer for businesses. If you have a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract or are seriously thinking about getting one, you have probably come across the GSA eBuy site. GSA eBuy can be overwhelming if you aren’t familiar with it, but it’s an incredibly important tool for your GSA Schedule business development and success. For those who haven't or are just beginning their journey into government contracting, let's delve into why GSA eBuy is such a significant site for GSA Schedule contractors, and how you can use it to your advantage.

When searching for government contracting opportunities, you’ll inevitably find an opportunity that aligns with your company’s capabilities. Once you start diving into these solicitations, it’s essential to understand how to break them down and what the common terms you come across mean because they can often be long and confusing to navigate. In this blog, we’ll discuss what type of solicitation you may be responding to, as there are many different types, and define some common solicitation terms, so you are well prepared for your next opportunity.

If you think you may qualify as a small business in the eyes of the government, there’s a fairly simple way to find out. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has the Size Standards Tool to give small businesses a better idea of how they may qualify as a small business. It’s beneficial for contractors to know if they are designated as a small business because it opens doors to assistance programs, tools, and certain small business set-asides. In this blog, I’ll cover what information is needed to utilize the SBA’s Size Standards tool and what you can do if you qualify as a small business.