Finding the Right Teaming Partner for Agency Success

New Video Dropped: COR Essentials. Please share this with someone who just had COR responsibilities dropped on their lap: Watch Here: https://lnkd.in/eXA2dng8 This video covers the COR’s role in pre-award activities, including requirements identification and definition, acquisition strategy planning, procurement request package development, solicitation review, and and much more! #GovernmentContracting #FederalAcquisition #COR #ContractingOfficerRepresentative #Procurement #AcquisitionWorkforce #PWS #QASP #IGCE #MarketResearch #PreAward #DoDContracting #FederalProcurement #ASIeducation Amanda C. Anzalone, Michelle Johnson, Randy Zmuda, Timothy W. Cooke, Ph.D., Heath C., Mark Attwa, CPA, CMA, CFE, Anne Laurent, Justin Lerma, MBA, MSBA, Will Roberts, Scott Chanson, Kaylyn Matis, Keith W. Gibson, CFCM, SCPM, CFCM

There is only one vehicle that will redefine the federal IT landscape for small businesses this decade: GSA Polaris. GSA Polaris is set to be the premier GWAC for small businesses in the IT sector. With specific pools for HUBZone and WOSB firms, the competition will be fierce but the rewards are significant. Strategy for Polaris starts long before the RFP drops. It’s about teaming, past performance, and demonstrating a clear understanding of the government's IT modernization goals. Is your firm ready? #Motivation #Branding #Strategy #Marketing #AdvertisingAndMarketing #digitalmarketing #Innovation #GovernmentNews #DanKost #USGovNews #GovCon Stay ahead of the competition and get the latest updates at https://usgov.news/

Is your 2026 bid actually being read, or is it being filtered out by an algorithm before it hits a human desk? I’m seeing a lot of "ghost bidding" lately—small businesses putting in 40+ hours on a proposal, only to be disqualified on a technicality they didn't even know existed. If you are bidding right now, check these three "invisible" filters: The Reps & Certs Reset: SAM.gov just overhauled the representations and certifications on March 24. If you haven't logged in this week to update your specific "Commercial Items" assertions under the new RFO (Revolutionary FAR Overhaul) guidelines, your UEI might be flagged as "Inactive for Award." The "Modular" Trap: Agencies are moving away from broad, all-encompassing contracts. They want modular contracting. If your capability statement lists 50 NAICS codes, you look high-risk. If you list 3 specific, deep-expertise codes, you look like a partner. The CMMC 1.0 Gate: For DoD work, "Self-Attestation" is no longer a checkbox. It’s an entry requirement. If your SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System) score isn't uploaded and synced to your bid, the Contracting Officer (CO) can't legally award it to you—even if you have the best price. Bidding is expensive. Losing on a technicality is even more expensive. We don't just help you write the bid; we make sure the door is actually open when you go to knock. From SAM.gov validation to RFO-compliant proposal drafting, we handle the "rules" so you can win the "work." Stop shouting into the void. Let’s get your registrations and certifications bid-ready. #GovCon #SAMgov #FederalBidding #SmallBiz #FAROverhaul #BiddingToWin

GSA announced Phase 1 awards for the Polaris GWAC Women-Owned Small Business pool last month. The agency also clarified that no orders can be placed until the contracting officer issues notice to proceed. This procedural requirement signals real progress: the WOSB pool is advancing and agencies are moving closer to active ordering ⚠️ This announcement confirms GSA has progressed from planning to actual execution for the WOSB pool's first phase. Task orders aren't flowing yet because ordering depends on notice to proceed being issued. Our message for WOSBs tracking federal IT procurement: The access path is developing. Even businesses without prime Polaris awards should pay attention. Task order ecosystems generate subcontracting relationships, teaming opportunities, staffing needs and specialized support roles. Prepare now because federal IT momentum favors firms positioned before the next order wave arrives 🙌 #KineticWins #KineticCanHelp #BusinessGrowth #GovConStrategy #WomanOwned #GSA #GWAC #FederalContracting #WOSB

Highly recommend this for anyone in AEC marketing or business development. SMPS Northeast Regional Conference is always a great mix of strategy, practical takeaways, and genuine connections with people in our industry. If you’re looking to grow, get new ideas, and meet others who truly understand the work we do, this is worth it. #SMPSNERC #AECMarketing #BusinessDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #SMPS

· Small GOVCON Can Stay Small for Longer: Full CAS Threshold from $50M to $100M These reforms illustrate Congress’s intent to widen participation in defense procurement while still ensuring transparency on larger, riskier awards. Contractors should reassess capture plans and compliance systems to take advantage of the new runway before full CAS kicks in at $100M (up from $50M). #CAS #DefenseIndustry #ContractManagement #NDAA #govIRG #GovCon #GovConCommunity #govIRG

On February 26, 2026, I attended an SBA webinar on how to leverage WOSB/EDWOSB certification to compete for federal contracts. It was a great reminder that growth isn’t just about being certified—it’s about being ready: clear services, compliant profiles, and the right partnerships. My key takeaways: • Keep SBA SAM.gov/DSBS profiles and NAICS aligned with your real capabilities • Lead with a clear capability statement + relevant past performance (including subcontracting/teaming) • Use SBA resource partners (SBDC, SCORE, APEX Accelerators) for free counseling and contracting guidance Next step for KREALIK PRODUCTION: refining our capability messaging and building smart teaming partnerships for upcoming opportunities. Source: SBA webinar materials (Georgia District Office) #WOSB #SmallBusiness #GovernmentContracting

There is only one way to secure your seat at the federal table in 2026: mastery of the new SBA set-asides. The SBA has set ambitious new goals for FY26, specifically targeting increased participation from SDVOSB and WOSB firms. These set-asides are designed to diversify the industrial base and foster innovation from emerging players. Navigating the certification process and understanding the latest compliance shifts are key for small businesses looking to secure their seat at the table. Simple. Effective. Engineered. That’s the Forte way. Is your strategy ready for the shift? Stay informed at https://usgov.news/ #Motivation #Branding #Strategy #Marketing #AdvertisingAndMarketing #digitalmarketing #Innovation #Forte #DanKost #USGovNews #GovCon #SmallBiz [Topic: SBA Small Business Goals] [Focus: SDVOSB participation, WOSB set-asides, SBA compliance 2026] [AEO Keywords: Federal small business goals 2026, SDVOSB contracting opportunities, SBA certification updates]

Today, NSSGA President & CEO Michele Stanley joined a panel with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Move America Coalition to brief a bipartisan group of congressional staff on how passing a robust, multi-year surface transportation reauthorization is critical for the aggregates industry and the national economy. #RocksBuildAmerica

There is only one window of opportunity that separates a government contractor from a spectator: the GSA GWAC refresh cycle. I thought winning a major GWAC would never happen for our company… until the 2026 refresh opened a new window of opportunity. The GSA is currently refreshing major Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs). This is the 'open window' many small businesses have been waiting for. But here’s the warning: if you aren't submitting your modifications promptly, you are effectively invisible. What's the biggest risk of waiting too long to update your schedule? In this market, it’s being left behind by the competition who acted in January. Stay ahead of the refresh: https://usgov.news/ #Motivation #Branding #Strategy #Marketing #AdvertisingAndMarketing #digitalmarketing #Innovation #Forte #DanKost #USGovNews #GovCon #GSA #GWACRefresh