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GSA's New AI Rules Take Effect October 19: Which Government Contractors Must Comply?
New federal AI contracting requirements could affect software providers, cybersecurity companies, prime contractors, and subcontractors. But not every business using artificial intelligence is covered.
GSA MAS Refresh 33 Changes and What Contractors Must Do: A complete guide for new applicants and current GSA Schedule holders
GSA Multiple Award Schedule Refresh 33 changes how the General Services Administration evaluates supply chain risk, who can use FASt Lane for a new offer, how contractors may substitute products, and how certain past performance and project experience claims can be verified. It also updates Service Contract Labor Standards wage determinations and makes targeted changes to Facilities, Miscellaneous, Information Technology, and Travel offerings.
Trump’s Super Intelligence Force: What SIF Means for Federal AI Policy and Government Contractors
President Donald Trump announced the Super Intelligence Force, or SIF, on October 4, 2026, creating a new White House led mechanism to coordinate federal policy around what the administration now calls “Super Intelligence.” The announcement is significant, but we all should be careful about what it does and does not mean.
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.