On September 10, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) published its final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rule in the Federal Register, which takes effect on November 10, 2025 – officially launching a three-year rollout of cybersecurity requirements across DoD contracts. …

Alaskans will benefit from an additional $183.4 million in transportation improvements, the largest August Redistribution in state history. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has secured the record setting additional $183.4 million in federal obligation authority for …

New inflation-adjusted acquisition thresholds will take effect on October 1, 2025, following a final rule issued by the FAR Council. Key changes include increases to the Micro-Purchase Threshold (from $10K to $15K), the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (from $250K to $350K), and several others that …

On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking under which the SBA proposes to increase revenue-based size standards for 263 industries (the “Proposed Rule”). The Proposed Rule is one of two rules …

The White House Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy announced the launch of a historic update to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), marking the most significant reform to federal commercial buying procedures in over four decades.  This …

On August 7, the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration published a final rule clarifying the SAM pre-award registration requirements. Offerors must be registered at the time of …

Are you knowledgeable about how to do business with the government? If you are ready for a rewarding role helping small businesses achieve their potential, it’s time to join our team! As a Contract Specialist, you will provide one-on-one technical …

The recent rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6—governing “Competition Requirements”—is prompting questions about whether the changes may signal a shift in federal small business contracting policy. In particular, the removal of explicit references to certain socioeconomic program …

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced an “immediate and full-scale audit” of its 8(a) business development program. The announcement stems from a “years-long fraud and bribery scheme involving a former federal contracting officer and two 8(a) contractors,” as detailed in …

On July 8, 2025, the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure (Subcommittee) will hold a hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors.” The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) is coordinating the submission of letters of …

After using the same format for over 15 years, a new redesign of SBA’s DSBS has been replaced with a Beta version of the new Small Business Search site here. The Small Business Search (SBS) is the new, modern interface by …

The Alaska Department of Transportation has added new resources to the Statewide Materials Resources page, including helpful FHWA Buy America guidance links and the newly developed Buy America Certification List (BCL).  

On June 4, SBA published correcting amendments to its HUBZone Program final rule published on December 17, 2024. These amendments make several technical corrections to the final regulations. The rule is available here and is effective June 4.

New Tool Connects Small Businesses to Network of more than 1 Million Domestic Suppliers Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced on May 29 the launch of the Make Onshoring Great Again Portal, a free tool …

To navigate the shifting currents of tariffs, Alaska businesses can share stories of their experiences, according to the US Chamber of Commerce. The nonprofit is seeking adjustments in the broad-based import tax regime, and it says small businesses can help …

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking a small group of participants to join an exclusive focus group aimed at testing upcoming enhancements to SAM.gov. This is a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to provide input that will …

On May 6, 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) published draft revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as part of a sweeping, phased update known as the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). The initial draft revisions—covering FAR Parts 1, 34, and 52—are …

Buy American? or Buy America? Build America? Confusing right? “Buy American” refers to domestic content preferences applied to federal procurement, meaning the goods purchased by the U.S. Government for its use. On the other hand, “Buy America” generally applies to awards made with …

Along with spring, comes spring cleaning.  It is time to shake out the cobwebs, dust off surfaces and switch out seasonal items.  We’re not just referring to housekeeping but to contract administration.  As the new summer contracting season approaches, its …

A second federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s blanket freeze on appropriated and obligated federal funds for government contractors, reinforcing Congress’s authority over government spending. This decision directly impacts government contractors who rely on federal funding for projects and operations. READ MORE