The Contract Wire · Blog
Evergreen reference articles. Published weekly.
- 2026-04-18 Decoding Federal Set-Aside Programs: 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB A comprehensive guide to federal set-aside programs for small-business contractors and federal capture managers.
- 2026-05-20 Navigating Teaming Agreements and Joint Ventures in Federal Contracting Essential frameworks for effective collaboration in federal procurement
- 2026-04-19 Understanding the SBIR Program: Phases, Mechanics, and Common Pitfalls A comprehensive guide to navigating the SBIR program for small-business contractors and federal BD leads.
- 2026-05-27 Decoding DoD Contracts: Understanding $7.5M Notices A practical guide for federal capture managers and contractors on interpreting DoD contract notices.
- 2026-05-13 Understanding Past Performance: Scoring and Building a Strong Record A comprehensive guide for federal capture managers and small-business contractors on mastering past performance.
- 2026-04-29 Navigating NAICS Codes: Strategic Insights for Federal Contractors Master NAICS code strategy to enhance federal contract acquisition success.
- 2026-04-22 How to Read a SAM.gov Solicitation Without Losing Half a Day A plain-English guide to reading SAM.gov solicitations for small business owners new to federal contracting. Seven sections that matter, red flags, and worked examples.
- 2026-04-22 Navigating the GSA MAS Schedule: A Comprehensive Guide Understand the GSA MAS Schedule process and evaluate if it's right for your business.
- 2026-04-22 How to Write a Federal Proposal Past Performance Section That Actually Scores A small-business contractor's guide to writing past performance in federal proposals. Pick the right references, score the right elements, avoid the dealbreakers.
- 2026-05-06 Crafting a Winning Capability Statement for Federal Contracts Master the art of capability statements to secure federal contracts effectively.
- 2026-04-19 Decoding a SAM.gov Solicitation: A Comprehensive Guide An in-depth analysis of SAM.gov solicitations for federal contractors and BD leads.