Brian Ansari

The SBA is launching a full-scale audit of the 8(a) program, reviewing 15 years of contracts. 🔍 What’s under the microscope? • Eligibility and financials • Joint ventures and subcontracting • Contract performance Your GovCon should prepare now. Here’s what to expect…and how to get audit ready. 📄 https://bit.ly/427id4P

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📌GovCon Reminder: When you're a subcontractor, your contractual relationship is with the prime contractor — not the government agency. That means: ✔ Your direction comes from the prime ✔ Your performance flows through the prime ✔ Your payment depends on the prime Understanding this dynamic protects your business, clarifies communication channels, and reduces compliance risk. Strong primes = strong subcontracting experience. Know the structure. Protect your position. #DYK #GovCon #FederalContracts #TeamingStrategy #SmallBusiness #GCGL

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FAR makes SAM pre-award registration requirements clearer—without adding burden. Procurement just got simpler. A final rule issued on August 7, 2025 confirms clarity on when contractors must be registered in SAM, but adds no new requirements. Here’s what you need to know: - The FAR Council (OFPP, DoD, GSA, NASA) formally finalized an interim rule (first published November 12, 2024) without changes (Federal Register). - Clarified requirement: Offerors must be registered in SAM at the time of offer submission and at the time of contract award, but do not need to maintain continuous registration between those points. - Despite comments from some respondents expressing concerns—particularly for small businesses—the Council confirmed the clarification does not introduce any new burden or requirement. Why this matters: - Reduces the risk of procurement delays or litigation stemming from ambiguous interpretations of SAM registration timing. - No new compliance or paperwork requirements—even for small businesses. This rule supports approximately 400,000 small business registrants in SAM without imposing new burdens. Simple impact, big clarity: 1. Register before submitting an offer. 2. Ensure registration is valid at award. 3. You’re not required to stay registered in the interim. https://lnkd.in/gf7avB-h

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Grants can make ambitious archival projects possible, but identifying opportunities, writing winning proposals, and staying compliant with requirements all bring unique challenges. What’s the most challenging part of applying for and managing grants in your archival work: finding the right opportunity, writing the application, or meeting compliance requirements? #Archives #GrantWriting #Funding #CulturalHeritage #ArchivalProjects

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Too often in GovCon, Capture and Proposal teams work in silos. Tools don’t talk, details slip through, and opportunities get lost. 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝘿𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: • 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄: Data moves seamlessly from Capture to Proposal • 𝗡𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀: Intelligence, documents, and context flow forward • 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Track activity across teams with notes and tasks Read why pipelines can fall apart in the Capture → Proposal transition, and how GovDash holds them together. https://lnkd.in/g_3cBRHu

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If your GovCon strategy depends on static rules, you’re already behind. Federal acquisition leaders are now modernizing and rewriting buying rules in real time, rather than waiting for long, formal FAR updates. What this signals: • Agencies want flexibility and speed • Buyers will rely more on judgment than rigid process • Contractors must adapt to how agencies buy, not just what the rules say This shift rewards firms that: ✔️ Track agency behavior ✔️ Understand contract vehicles and timing ✔️ Position early, before solicitations lock in In 2026, success in federal contracting is less about memorizing rules and more about reading the room. Follow Govcon Giants (GCG) for insights that translate acquisition change into competitive advantage.

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Knowing where contracts are available can make all the difference when planning your next steps. GovFind’s interactive map provides a clear view of opportunities by region and proximity, allowing contractors to identify the most relevant contracts for their business. By visualizing potential bids geographically, teams can prioritize effectively, allocate resources wisely, and make informed decisions about which opportunities to pursue. Using map-based insights, contractors can plan strategically, save time, and approach their workflow with greater clarity and confidence. https://lnkd.in/gTFw_bMZ #GovFind #MapSearch #GovernmentContracts #SmartTools #Efficiency

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