Contracts are still won the old-fashioned way: through human relationships and hard-earned customer intelligence during capture. The problem generally isn’t getting the intel — it’s what happens next. Too often, the most valuable human intelligence (“what the customer...
On January 28, 2026, the Army Contracting Command held a MAPS Industry Day and announced that the final RFP for the Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) will be released on February 2, 2026, with proposals due March 4, 2026. Awards are...
The OASIS+ Phase II solicitation went live on January 12, 2026, and remains open with continuous on-ramping. With six contract pools, 13 service domains, no contract ceiling, and no cap on awards. It is worth noting that there are approximately 150 functional areas to...
View/Download the slide deck PDF Federal acquisition signals are pointing toward a more favorable opportunity landscape in 2026, especially for small businesses that position early. As agencies finalize FY26 acquisition plans, several high-revenue contract...
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) $10B Multiple Award Contract RFP was released earlier this morning. This solicitation supports the consolidation Science and Technology research acquisition across all AFRL directorates. This enterprise-wide vehicle will...
Most capture teams say competitive analysis matters, then stop at listing competitors or a quick SWOT slide and move on. The competition is multi-faceted and constantly maneuvering. Competitors shape requirements, form teams, position capabilities, and signal intent...
