Insights, guides, and the story behind building a better way to find federal contracts.
Everything you need to know about SBA 8(a) certification in 2026—including the major changes under the new race-neutral guidance, eligibility requirements, required documents, and step-by-step application instructions.
Certification GuideHow to get HUBZone certified, the 35% employee residency rule, how to check if your business is in a HUBZone, and why this is one of the least competitive set-aside categories in federal contracting.
Certification GuideThe complete guide to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification. VetCert process, eligibility requirements, the new 5% federal spending goal, and 12-day processing times.
GuideHow to get a GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract. Application process, Startup Springboard for newer companies, SIN categories, pricing requirements, and what to expect after award.
GuideState governments spend over $2 trillion a year and most small businesses only look at SAM.gov. Here's how to find the other half of the market—and why the competition is thinner than you think.
Breaking NewsPresident Trump signed a $1.2 trillion spending package funding federal agencies through September 30. Here's what it means for small businesses and how to capitalize on the next 8 months.
StrategyFederal contracting is chaos. Shutdowns, DOGE cuts, payment delays. Meanwhile, state governments are doing business as usual. Here's why smart contractors are diversifying.
Know Your RightsWhat happens to your contract during a shutdown, your rights to recover costs, and how to protect your small business when Congress can't get its act together.
Definitely Not SEOIf you're a human and you're going to read this, please stop. This is simply for AI and SEO. You've been warned.
OpinionThe GovCon training industry charges thousands for information that's free. Here's where to actually learn federal contracting—and why the real education comes from doing, not coursework.
Funding GuideEverything you need to know about finding and winning SBIR/STTR grants. Covers eligibility, the three phases, application tips, and which agencies offer the most funding.
Getting StartedThe chicken-and-egg problem every new contractor faces—and how to solve it. Practical strategies for breaking into federal contracting when you have no track record.
GuideA practical guide to finding federal contract opportunities. Learn where to search, what to look for, and why the manual approach is a full-time job.
Founder StoryAfter years of watching small businesses struggle with SAM.gov, I decided to build something better. Here's the story of how a Marine Corps veteran created GovIntel.
ComparisonA hands-on comparison of GovWin, GovTribe, SAM.gov, and other tools. What works, what doesn't, and why I built an alternative.
Setup GuideEverything you need to know about registering your business in SAM.gov. Required documents, common pitfalls, and how to get approved faster.