SBA’s Size Standards Are About to Shift , Here’s What Small GovCon Firms Need to Do Now
The Small Business Administration is gearing up to raise the revenue-based size standards that determine whether your business qualifies as “small” under federal rules. If you rely on 8a contracts services, women owned small business certification, or are pursuing disabled veteran government contracts, this could be one of the most important regulatory changes of the year.
The Hidden Power of NAICS Codes: And How They Shape Your Small Business Federal Strategy
If you’ve ever wondered why you're not showing up in SAM.gov searches—or why your bids are falling flat—it might come down to three unassuming numbers: your NAICS codes. Choosing and managing them correctly isn’t just a compliance issue. It’s a visibility and opportunity engine. And in 2025, with new SBA size standards and NAICS changes in motion, it's more important than ever to get this right.
Small Business Boom: The Fastest-Growing NAICS Codes in Federal Contracting — and How to Win in Them
Federal small-business contracting has been on a tear, growing from about $154 billion in FY2021 to over $183 billion in FY2024. Small firms are now landing roughly 28% of eligible prime contract dollars — well above the statutory 23% goal. That’s not just a nice statistic; it’s a signal that agencies are deliberately shifting more work to small businesses, particularly in certain NAICS codes where demand is exploding.