Market Intelligence
Research techniques for federal contract awards, agency spending, competitor analysis, and opportunity forecasting.
How to use SAM.gov to research opportunities and competition before you bid
SAM.gov is more than a registration portal. It is one of the most powerful competitive intelligence tools available to SDVOSB firms — if you know where to look.
The federal Q4 buying surge: how SDVOSB firms should position for the September sprint
The federal fiscal year ends September 30. What follows is a predictable surge of end-of-year spending. Here is how to be in position before it starts.
How to analyze federal contract awards data for competitive intelligence
Every federal contract award is a public record. The firms that read them know who holds the incumbent, what similar work costs the government, and when the recompete hits.
How to Search Federal Contracting Opportunities
A practical guide to finding relevant contract opportunities on SAM.gov and beta.SAM.gov — filters, alerts, and search strategies that surface the right bids.
Federal Contract Database Guide: Finding What You Need
USASpending.gov, FPDS, SAM.gov — how to use each federal contract database effectively for competitive intelligence and opportunity research.
Federal Procurement Trends 2026: Market Outlook and Opportunities
The agencies spending the most, the contract types growing fastest, and the set-aside categories with the highest activity heading into fiscal year 2026.
Finding Contract Opportunities in Your Industry
How to narrow your federal opportunity search by NAICS code, agency, set-aside type, and contract vehicle — and build an alert system that surfaces the right bids automatically.