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5 Things Every Small Federal Contractor Should Know About Q1 of FY2027
The federal fiscal year reset on October 1st. Here's what that actually means for your pipeline — the operational version, not the textbook one.
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SDVOSB Set-Aside Contracting: Thresholds, Sole-Source Authority, and How to Find Opportunities in 2026
How to put your SDVOSB certification to work — Rule of Two mechanics, sole-source thresholds, VA vs. civilian agency set-asides, and finding SDVOSB opportunities on SAM.gov.
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WOSB Federal Contracting Guide: Women-Owned Small Business Set-Asides 2026
The complete 2026 guide to WOSB and EDWOSB federal contracting — certification paths, WOSB vs. EDWOSB distinctions, qualifying NAICS codes, how set-asides work in practice, and what to do once certified.
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8(a) Business Development Program: Complete Guide for Federal Contractors 2026
The complete 2026 guide to the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program — eligibility requirements, application process, sole-source vs. competitive thresholds, graduation requirements, and how GovConLens helps 8(a) firms find qualifying set-aside opportunities.
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SDVOSB vs. VOSB: What Veteran Contractors Need to Know Before Pursuing Federal Set-Asides in 2026
The SDVOSB and VOSB designations are related but not interchangeable. Here's what the distinction means for your contracting strategy — and what changed in 2023.
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HUBZone Certification: Complete Guide for Federal Contractors 2026
The complete 2026 guide to HUBZone certification — eligibility requirements, principal office and employee residency rules, how to apply through SBA Certify, HUBZone set-aside contracts on SAM.gov, and how to use the status strategically to win more federal work.
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GSA Schedule Contracts: How to Get Listed in 2026
A complete guide to getting on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule in 2026 — eligibility requirements, which SINs and NAICS codes apply, the application process, common rejection reasons, and realistic timelines.
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SBA's 2026 Size Standard Overhaul: What Small Federal Contractors Need to Know Before September 21
SBA's August 20, 2026 proposed rule could reclassify 114,541 firms as small businesses. Here's what federal contractors need to know before the September 21 comment deadline.
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What Is a CAGE Code? How to Get One in 2026
What a CAGE Code is, why federal contractors need one, and exactly how to get yours in 2026 through the SAM.gov registration process — plus how to look one up.