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The GovCon Brief is your trusted source for news, insights, and strategy in the world of government contracting. Whether you're a seasoned contractor, a small business exploring federal opportunities, or a consultant navigating the FAR, this podcast delivers weekly briefings on what matters most. We break down new regulations, high-impact RFPs, contracting trends, and insider perspectives to help you stay informed and competitive in the federal marketplace.Hosted by experts in the field, each episode blends analysis, actionable tips, and real-world stories from the frontlines of procurement.
Squared Compass hosts Government Contractor’s Playbook, a business show with 103 episodes published.
The federal government is resetting how it judges contractors: the CPARS overhaul, driven by the pending FY 2026 NDAA and the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, is eliminating subjective ratings and narratives like “Exceptional
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Tracking the top NAICS codes for small-business federal contracts is a strategic imperative for small and mid-sized government contractors. This episode reveals the Top 10 NAICS Codes Dominating Small-Business Federal Co
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The shutdown is over, now what? The first 72 hours after a federal shutdown ends are just as critical as the shutdown itself for small or mid-sized government contractors. This episode breaks down the essential 3-Day Ema
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The Department of Defense (DoD) has dropped a bombshell, overhauling its entire acquisition playbook, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveiled on November 7, 2025. This is a full-on shift to a speed-first, commercia
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Stop waiting for set-asides! The federal contracting playbook that delivered success for small businesses in 2023 is now expired for FY 2025. This episode dives into the structural shifts transforming government procurem
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Artificial intelligence isn’t coming to federal contracting—it’s already here, reshaping what the government buys and how it evaluates vendors. In this podcast, we dive into how agencies like the GSA, DoD, DHS, and VA ar
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Navigating a government shutdown doesn’t have to derail your small business, performance, or cash flow. This podcast provides the essential playbook for protecting federal contracts when payments get delayed and confusio
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With HUB certifications paused and federal payments delayed, this podcast breaks down how Small Businesses (SMBs) can pivot to local government and school district contracts. Learn why procurement hasn't stopped—it’s jus
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Texas Freezes HUB Certifications: Navigating the DEI Crackdown and Procurement Shift. On October 28, 2025, the Texas Comptroller’s office announced the suspension of all new and renewed Historically Underutilized Busines
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CMMC Level 1 is the entry-level cybersecurity requirement for DoD contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI). Since compliance is mandatory for virtually all contracts involving FCI as of November 10, 2025,
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The federal government shutdown has frozen payments, halted task orders, and paused awards, leaving small and mid-sized government contractors (GovCon) facing acute liquidity risks. Hope is not a strategy—you need a plan
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If you thought the shutdown freeze was bad, wait until you hear what’s happening on the back end. The 2025 government shutdown has created a massive invoice backlog, pushing small and mid-sized federal contractors (SMB G
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Is a government shutdown, stop-work order, or lack of access sidelining your federal contract work? If you are an 8a firm, a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), or hold Disabled Veteran Small Business (SDVOSB) certificati
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The days of simply checking a box and hoping for the best on Section 889 compliance are officially over. If you are a small or mid-sized government contractor (GovCon)—especially in IT, professional services, or anything
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Are you a small government contractor (GovCon) frustrated by federal slowdowns, gridlock, and delayed payments?. Now is the time to pivot your pipeline and eye the lucrative State, Local, and Education (SLED) market. The
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Are you a small or mid-sized federal contractor (SMB GovCon) still dealing with the mess of the 2025 government shutdown? If you experienced stalled projects, idled workers, or frozen funding, your path to recovery is th
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The 2025 government shutdown is squeezing small government contractors, with federal contract opportunities drying up in key agencies. With entire agencies going dark, contracting offices shuttered, and invoices stuck in
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The 2025 federal government shutdown isn’t hitting everyone equally, and for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) relying on federal contracts, understanding these disparities is critical for survival. This episode expl
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The news is urgent: The Trump administration has ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to pause another $11 billion in infrastructure projects, halting work on essential efforts like flood control, navigation, and environm
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🚨 GovCon Gridlock Alert! As of mid-October, the federal government is fully shut down due to Congress’s failure to enact any FY2026 funding or continuing resolution (CR). For small businesses chasing 8a contracts, worki
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