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Rules
The FAR is being rewritten in plain English — first time in 40 years, and small firms benefit most
The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) is the most comprehensive rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation since 1984. Plain language, fewer 'shalls,' four-year sunsets on non-statutory rules. What contractors actually gain — and what stays the same.
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Opportunities
SDVOSB firms: cert backlog cleared, federal goal raised to 5%, $31B target
The 12-day VetCert turnaround and the FY24 NDAA's increased SDVOSB spending goal create the strongest tailwind for veteran-owned small businesses in years. Self-certification is dead; certified firms own the upside.
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Protests
GAO sustained 14% of merit decisions in FY25 — where bid protests are actually winning
The GAO Annual Report to Congress for FY2025 shows a 14% sustain rate on merit decisions, with three evaluation categories accounting for the bulk of wins. A practical guide to where protests succeed and where they don't.
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