The FAR Is Getting Rewritten: What You Need to Know About the RFO Initiative
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)—the backbone of how the U.S. government does business—is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. Known as the RFO Initiative (Regulation for Outcomes), this rewrite isn’t just about simplification. It’s about aligning federal procurement with 21st-century business realities. For business owners aiming to scale through federal contracts—or sustain existing ones—understanding this shift […]
What Is “High-Impact AI” and Why Should You Care?
In a world increasingly governed by algorithms, high-impact AI has emerged as both a regulatory flashpoint and a business imperative. Far from just a tech buzzword, this term signals a class of artificial intelligence systems that interact directly with human lives—where mistakes can’t be debugged, and consequences are both legal and moral. If you’re involved in federal […]
How HUBZone Firms Can Leverage GSA Assistance to Win More Federal Contracts
Why HUBZone Firms Are Underserved and Overqualified Despite being designed to empower small businesses in economically distressed areas, many HUBZone-certified companies remain underutilized in federal contracting. That is not because they lack capability. It is because they often lack access to the right federal contracting vehicles, especially the GSA Schedule. If you are already HUBZone-certified, […]
How IT Firms Can Secure a GSA Schedule and Win Their First Federal Contract Fast
Why IT Firms Are Missing Out on Federal Dollars Every year, the U.S. federal government allocates over $100 billion to IT services and technology solutions. And yet, thousands of highly qualified small and mid-sized IT firms are sidelined from these lucrative opportunities—not because they’re not capable, but because they aren’t GSA-ready. If you’re not on a GSA Schedule, you’re […]
Say Goodbye to the $15 Minimum Wage on Federal Contracts: What Happens Now?
On April 23, 2025, the Biden-era Executive Order 14026, which raised the federal contractor minimum wage to $15 per hour, was officially rescinded through a new order issued under the Trump administration. As of July 1, 2025, agencies are no longer required to include the $15 wage requirement in new solicitations or renewals. This reversal has far-reaching implications […]
GSA Is Taking Over: What the Centralization of Procurement Means for Contractors
The landscape of federal procurement is undergoing a major transformation, and contractors need to be ready. The General Services Administration (GSA) is at the center of a sweeping push toward centralized government procurement. This shift has broad implications for vendors of all sizes. In this blog, we break down what’s happening, why it matters, and […]
SIP in Government Contracting
In the world of federal procurement, keeping your product listings current, compliant, and easy to find is non-negotiable. For years, GSA Schedule contractors have relied on the Schedules Input Program (SIP) to upload catalogs to GSA Advantage! But the tides are changing. As of 2025, SIP is being replaced by the Formatted Catalog Platform (FCP)—a cloud-based solution designed to modernize […]
Welcome to the GSA Procurement Reset: What the FAR Overhaul and Executive Orders Mean for Contractors
The Government Just Changed the Rules—Are You Ready? Federal contractors, listen up: The way the U.S. government buys is undergoing a historic transformation. Two powerful executive orders—EO 14240 and EO 14275—are rewriting the rules for government procurement. One executive order centralizes procurement under GSA, while the other rewrites the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to streamline, modernize, and reduce red tape. […]
Government Contracting Rates
When you venture into the world of federal contracting, understanding government contracting rates isn’t just useful—it’s essential. These rates determine your revenue, profitability, and competitiveness. Yet, despite their significance, most businesses either underprice and lose money or overprice and lose contracts. That’s where expert insight—and a free audit from Capitol 50—can make all the difference. Let’s break down […]
Novation of Government Contract
Government contracts are often complex and long-term, involving multiple parties and stringent regulations. Sometimes, changes in business ownership or structure make it necessary to transfer these contracts from one entity to another. This transfer process is known as novation. Novation of a government contract is more than just a simple handover. It legally transfers both rights […]