Federal service & facility contracting, decoded.
Practical, data-grounded insight for federal services and construction contractors — finding bids, pricing to win, and winning recompetes.
- Federal Set-Asides Explained: 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone
Plain-English guide to federal small-business set-asides — 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone — and how to filter contracts down to what you can win.
Jun 25, 2026
- How to Price a Federal Service Contract (SCA + Rates)
Price federal service contracts the right way: SCA wage floors, fringe/overhead/G&A indirect rates, DCAA vs fixed-price, and bidding to win.
Jun 25, 2026
- How to Win Federal Janitorial Contracts (NAICS 561720)
A 2026 playbook for winning federal janitorial contracts: registration, SCA wage floors, set-asides, recompetes, and building a winning bid.
Jun 25, 2026
- Federal Contract Recompetes: Find Expiring Contracts Early
A recompete is the most predictable opportunity in govcon. Learn how to find expiring federal contracts before the new solicitation drops — and win.
Jun 25, 2026
- SAM.gov Alternatives: How to Find Federal Contracts in 2026
SAM.gov is free but hard to search. Here's how small contractors find federal contracts faster — by recompete, NAICS, set-aside, and location.
Jun 25, 2026
- How to Beat the Incumbent on a DHS Recompete in Georgia: Strategy for Small Federal Contractors
T47 International's $35M DHS contract in Georgia recompetes in 2026. Learn the past-performance, teaming, and SCA wage pricing moves that win against incumbents.
Jun 18, 2026
- How DORM MANAGEMENT Won a $35M DHS Custodial Contract (NAICS 561720)
DORM MANAGEMENT SERVICES secured a $35 million custodial services contract with DHS in Georgia. Learn what past performance, staffing, and pricing strategies win nine-figure federal facility awards.
Jun 18, 2026
- How to Win a Federal Recompete: SSA Evaluation Criteria & Timeline
SSA recompetes evaluate past performance, facility standards, and readiness—not just price. Learn the 12-month timeline to position for a $15M+ opportunity.
Jun 17, 2026
- How to Track Incumbent Performance and Prepare for a Federal Janitorial Recompete 12–18 Months Early
A $17.5M DoD janitorial contract in Hawaii expires Sept 2026. Learn how to research the incumbent, build your past-performance narrative, and price strategically before the recompete drops.
Jun 17, 2026
- $11.8M HHS Janitorial BPA: What Likely Won This Federal EVS Contract
A janitorial contractor won $11.8M from HHS for EVS services in Maryland. Breaking down the past performance, staffing strategy, and SCA pricing that likely secured the award.
Jun 17, 2026
- What a $13.3M DoD Custodial Contract in Hawaii Reveals About SCA Pricing and Option-Year Strategy
DoD exercised Option Year 4 on a $13.3M/year custodial contract for Oahu and JBPHH. Learn what incumbents do right with SCA wage determinations, margin, and multi-year stability.
Jun 17, 2026
- Inside the $14.1M Madigan Army Medical Center Cleaning Contract Win
Reverse-engineer the winning strategy behind a $14.1M DoD healthcare cleaning award at JBLM—past performance, labor mix, and SCA wage tactics for Army medical RFPs.
Jun 17, 2026