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What the DoD Small Business Audit Means for GovCon Firms Right Now
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What the DoD Small Business Audit Means for GovCon Firms Right Now

The DoD launched a line-by-line review of every small business set-aside contract over $20 million. Here is what it means for SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB, and HUBZone firms right now.

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$28.6 Billion in SDVOSB Awards: Where the Money Actually Goes in 2026
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$28.6 Billion in SDVOSB Awards: Where the Money Actually Goes in 2026

The federal government awarded $28.6 billion to SDVOSB firms in FY2025 — but the distribution is brutally uneven. Here's where the money flows and what BD discipline actually separates the winners.

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Major Federal Recompetes to Watch in 2026–2027
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Major Federal Recompetes to Watch in 2026–2027

The high-value federal contracts coming up for recompete in 2026–2027 — and why capture and BD teams should be positioning now.

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Highest-Paying Companies for Capture Managers in 2026
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Highest-Paying Companies for Capture Managers in 2026

The defense and federal contractors that pay capture managers the most in 2026 — with real salary ranges and what pushes pay past $300K.

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What Senior Capture Managers Actually Earn in 2026
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What Senior Capture Managers Actually Earn in 2026

Real compensation data for capture managers in government contracting — broken down by seniority, employer size, and geography.

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