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SBA 8(a) Program Rules Changed September 10, 2026: What the New Social Disadvantage Standard Means for Applicants
The SBA 8(a) Business Development Program changed significantly on September 10, 2026. A new social disadvantage test is now in effect, pending applications must be updated, and SBA is restoring more rigorous potential for success reviews. Here is what changed and what 8(a) applicants should do next.
Best FY2027 Federal Contracting Markets | 12 Capture Priorities
The 12 best FY2027 federal markets for government contractors, ranked by funding, contractor addressability, acquisition activity, modernization demand, and capture potential.
FY2027 Federal Budget Guide for Government Contractors
The President's FY2027 Budget requests approximately $1.814 trillion in base discretionary budget authority, including roughly $1.154 trillion for defense functions and approximately $660 billion for non-defense activities. For government contractors, those top line numbers are only the beginning.
NASA SEWP VI Is Finally Here
After nearly two years of anticipation, multiple rounds of protests, and repeated schedule adjustments, NASA has officially announced awards under the sixth generation of its Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP VI) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). The procurement marks one of the largest and most consequential IT contract vehicles in the federal marketplace, giving hundreds of contractors access to billions of dollars in technology opportunities over the next decade.
The FAR Mandatory Disclosure Rule: What Every Government Contractor Needs to Know
Government contractors spend significant time focused on winning contracts, delivering performance, and managing compliance requirements. Yet one of the most important compliance obligations in federal contracting often receives attention only after a problem has already surfaced.
SBA 8(a) and EDWOSB Eligibility Scrutiny: The New Compliance Reality for Small Business Contractors?
SBA is tightening eligibility scrutiny for 8(a), WOSB, and EDWOSB contractors. Here’s what the 2026 proposed 8(a) rule and EDWOSB audit activity mean for federal contractors, primes, and small business teams.
CMMC Implementation Gap: Why Small Contractors Should Audit Readiness Themselves Before Hiring a C3PAO
CMMC gives contractors assessment requirements, but small businesses still need implementation roadmaps. Before hiring a C3PAO, contractors should audit their current state, define scope, identify evidence gaps, and estimate the real cost of certification.
Aliens.gov: A White House Immigration Website Wrapped in UFO Theater
Aliens.gov looked like a UFO disclosure site, but it promoted immigration enforcement. Here’s what the White House launched, when it went live, and the ICE contracts, and data systems that may sit behind it, and how Trump paid for it.
Slack’s FedRAMP Support Data Change: What Business Owners Need to Know Now
Slack is asking organizations to declare whether support data must stay in a FedRAMP authorized system. Learn what changed, why support tickets matter, and what business owners should do before the deadline.
What Is Happening With FEMA? A Detailed Look at the 2026 FEMA Reform Push
FEMA is facing a major reform proposal in 2026. Learn what the FEMA Review Council recommended, how disaster aid could change, and what it means for states, communities, and contractors.
Squared Compass Recognized by Texas Exes as a 2026 Longhorn 100 Honoree
Texas Exes recognized Squared Compass as a veteran led consultancy that empowers organizations to win grants and government contracts while helping partners navigate complex procurement landscapes.
Accelerated Research for Transition Program Guide: What It Is, What It Replaced, and How the Office for Small Business Innovation Works
The Accelerated Research for Transition, or ART, program is the Department’s current public-facing transition pathway for moving promising SBIR/STTR Phase II technologies toward Phase III outcomes, including production, operational use, and sustainment.
Texas HUB Program Ruling: Judge Temporarily Restores Access for Women and Minority Owned Businesses
A Travis County judge’s decision to temporarily block Texas’ overhaul of the Historically Underutilized Business program is about more than one procurement rule change. It is an early signal that courts may be willing to draw a hard line when executive officials attempt to remake a legislatively created program without legislative approval.
Trump’s FY2027 Budget Proposal: What It Means for Government Contractors and Business Leaders
FY2027 federal budget analysis for government contractors and business leaders. Explore defense spending, DHS and TSA changes, FAA modernization, VA growth, budget cuts, and strategic opportunities across the federal market.
Squared Compass Honored by the State of Texas We Hire Vets Program
Squared Compass is proud to announce that we have been officially recognized by the State of Texas through the We Hire Vets Program, a prestigious designation that highlights organizations committed to hiring and supporting military veterans. This recognition reinforces our mission to build a high performing, purpose driven workforce while contributing to veteran employment across Texas.
House Votes to Bury H.Res. 1100 Transparency Proposal on Congressional Sexual Misconduct Records
Congress had a chance to release misconduct investigation records with victims protected.
Instead, the House voted 357–65 to bury the proposal.
We broke down what H.Res. 1100 would have required and compiled the full list of lawmakers who voted to send it back to committee.
Transparency or secrecy? See the vote list and decide.
GSA Announces First Wave of Alliant 3 Awards: Here Are the 43 Phase 1 Winners
Alliant 3 Phase 1 awards are out. GSA selected 43 initial contract recipients from 133 bidders, kicking off a phased rollout toward 76 total awards (plus ties). See the full winner list and what the first wave signals for federal IT modernization and upcoming task order competition.
VA EHR Reboot 2026: Federal EHR Modernization, Deployment Schedule, and What Government Contractors Must Know
After years of performance challenges, deployment pauses, and oversight scrutiny, the VA is resuming EHR deployments at additional VA medical centers under a revised rollout strategy. For government contractors supporting VA health IT modernization, the 2026 restart represents both opportunity and elevated execution risk.
The 10 Demands Holding Up DHS Funding
At the center of the debate is a list of ten demands Democrats want written into law as conditions for funding the department. Supporters describe the demands as accountability measures. Opponents argue they amount to major policy changes pushed through the budget process.