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Government Business Development | Resources and Insight
By:
Stephanie Hagan
May 11th, 2026
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.
GSA Schedule | Government Business Development
By:
Matthew Lewis
May 1st, 2026
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.
Do you know what the real benefits of being on the GSA Schedule are? Learn the top 10 reasons (and advantages) why you should consider it.
Government Business Development | Government
By:
Nicole Sabermaash
April 24th, 2026
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.
Government Business Development | Resources and Insight
By:
Peri Costic
April 22nd, 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.
Government Business Development | Technology
By:
Stephanie Hagan
April 17th, 2026
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.
Government Business Development
By:
Logan Ketcham
April 15th, 2026
OASIS+ has been gaining traction ever since it first debuted in 2024. The federal contract vehicle is used by government agencies to procure non-IT professional services such as management and advisory, technical and engineering, and logistics. It’s designed to make it easier for agencies to access qualified contractors for complex professional services. Because it's used across many agencies, and is set to expand under Phase II, it’s quickly becoming a popular vehicle and great opportunity for contractors. Now that we have some data on OASIS+ through the Sales Schedule Query Plus (SSQ+) dashboard, we want to dive into which agencies are using the vehicle, what they’re procuring, and how much money is flowing through it.
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