Guides and strategies for winning federal government contracts — backed by data from 23M+ contract awards.
A live snapshot of the 20 highest-vulnerability federal re-competes ending soon. DoD, NASA, USAID, and others — incumbents named, values disclosed, all scored 50+.
$24.3B of Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone contracts expire FY26-27. 25% will rotate to a different set-aside on recompete — here are the flows.
29% of federal contracts get exactly one offer. Some NAICS codes average 90+ offers per bid; others average 1.00. Complete breakdown of federal procurement competition.
6,756 federal contracts worth $75.6B end in 2027. DoD alone accounts for $42B. Full breakdown by agency, NAICS, and set-aside — and where displacement is actually likely.
After segmenting 27,004 matched re-competes into structural vs. competitive losses, the true competitive displacement rate is 20.5% — not the 30.2% raw rate. FY-quarterly breakdown included.
Backtested analysis shows incumbents only retain 77.5% of re-competes. Breakdown by vulnerability score — higher scores correlate with higher displacement.
Where federal cyber dollars flow. DoD alone is 44% of federal cyber spending. DHS and HHS grow fastest. 51,000+ contracts analyzed.
Side-by-side comparison of two major agencies. Why your DoD past performance doesn't translate to DOJ — and vice versa. NAICS mix, vendor profiles, buying patterns.
The hidden powerhouses of the 8(a) program. $1.6B for #1, most names unfamiliar. Alaska Native Corps and tribal 8(a) firms dominate.
Breakdown of VA healthcare contract spending. McKesson holds $42B alone. Where real competition happens — clinical services, staffing, medical supplies.
Data-backed list of small businesses pulling in $100M+ in Department of Defense awards. Based on 460,000+ DoD contracts across FY2021-2026.
A data-backed look at federal contracts ending in 2027 where the incumbent appears most vulnerable to displacement.
Deep dive on federal management consulting. 50,301 awards, 6,077 vendors, pricing benchmarks by fiscal year, top agencies and vendors.
158 active re-compete candidates totaling $213M across 10 agencies. DoD leads, HHS grows fastest. Where to position for federal automation work.
Most contractors focus on finding opportunities. Winners focus on the data behind the decision. Here's how to use award intelligence to improve your win rate.
38% of challengers win recompetes vs. 12% on net-new bids. Learn how to identify vulnerable incumbents and time your capture strategy.
Stop guessing. Use historical award data and percentile benchmarks to find the sweet spot that wins without leaving money on the table.
Every federal contract is tagged with a NAICS code. Understanding how they work is essential for finding opportunities and sizing your market.
Federal set-asides reserve 23% of contract dollars for small businesses. Here's which certifications matter and how they affect your win rate.