Small Business News
- SmallGovCon Week in Review: July 27-31, 2026 July 31, 2026Happy Friday! It’s been another busy week in the federal government contracting arena. I’m filling in for Shane McCall for the Week in Review, while Shane and his family enjoy a well-deserved vacation away from the humidity and heat we have been experiencing here in the midwest. July feels like it has come and gone […]Gregory Weber
- Cracking The NAICS Code: Ambulatory Health Care Services or Office Administrative Services? July 30, 2026You know what they say: if the shoe fits, wear it. When it comes to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, finding the right fit can be just as important. Have you ever thought to yourself that a designated NAICS code didn’t really match up with the solicitation, or that something just seemed off? The NAICS Code appeal is the means of getting that addressed. A recent OHA decision is a good reminder of this, involving a debate of […]Jordan Akins
- Event: 2026 National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) Conference, August 16-20, 2026 July 28, 2026If you’re interested in learning more about the domestic preference rules, I’d love to see you at the 2026 National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) Conference in Orlando! I’ll be presenting “Domestic Sourcing: Buy American Act & Trade Agreements Act” on Tuesday, August 18. This event is open to contractors, unlike some other NAPEX events. The […]Shane McCall
- SmallGovCon Week in Review: July 20-24, 2026 July 24, 2026Happy Friday! It’s that time of year when many in our office, and in the federal contracting world, are finding some time for a vacation to reconnect with family and friends. We hope our readers are able to take a break and get some R&R this summer. This weekend, try and find some time to […]Shane McCall
Government Acquisition News
- VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans July 30, 2026The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.Natalie Oliverio
- US industrial base is becoming stronger for wartime production, study finds July 13, 2026As recent conflicts consume weapons at a ferocious rate, America’s defense industrial base is becoming more prepared to sustain a major war.Michael Peck
- How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill July 10, 2026Veterans organizations are deeply divided over details contained in the sweeping legislation known as the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act.Natalie Oliverio
- GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy July 9, 2026The inquiry follows the VFW's use of a "firing squad" cartoon to support preserving veterans benefits.Military Times staff