2026 GovCon Playbook: Six Trends Small Businesses Can’t Ignore

2026 GovCon Playbook: Six Trends Small Businesses Can’t Ignore

January 6, 2026 · 10 min · Season 5 · Episode 77

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This episode discusses the trends in government contracting for small and mid-sized businesses as we approach 2026.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of FedBiz’5, we break down the late-2025 signals that are already reshaping government contracting in 2026 – and what they really mean for small and mid-sized businesses. From the ongoing FAR overhaul and tightening cybersecurity expectations under CMMC, to FedRAMP 20x, GSA Schedule ordering trends, evolving SBA certification processes, and a more dynamic SAM.gov, the rules of the game aren’t changing overnight – but the playing field definitely is. You’ll lea...

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