FedBiz'5
FedBiz’5 is your definitive resource for accelerating government sales. FedBiz’5 is a hard-hitting, 5-minute series of free government contracting podcasts designed to help federal contractors find and win more business. Each episode brings new information and strategies from leading experts to help simplify government contracting and provide you a clear path from registration to award. The FedBiz team has over 23 years of experience in government contracting with over $35.7 Billion in client awards.
Podcasting since 2021 • 77 episodes
FedBiz'5
Latest Episodes
From ‘Lowest Price’ to ‘Best Value’ – How Evaluation Culture Is Changing
For years, “lowest price wins” ruled federal contracting, but that’s not the whole story anymore. In this episode of FedBiz’5, we unpack how FAR changes, MAS reforms, and category management are pushing agencies toward true best-val...
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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9:43
AI-Ready or Invisible? Surviving Perplexity in Federal Contracting
AI just moved from buzzword to daily workflow inside federal agencies. GSA’s new OneGov deal with Perplexity means contracting officers will be using AI to research vendors, draft RFIs, and even summarize proposals — with your company often bei...
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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10:37
10 Most Promising Contract Categories In FY2026
The new fiscal year is underway — and for small and mid-sized government contractors, FY 2026 is already shaping up to be full of promise.In this episode of FedBiz’5, we break down the ten most strategic contracting categ...
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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10:40
Why Smart Contractors Don’t Panic During a Shutdown
When Washington grinds to a halt, many contractors do too. The smart ones don’t. They use shutdowns as a strategic reset; a window to strengthen relationships, sharpen operations, and prepare for the surge when funds return.In this episo...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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6:24
The Shutdown Playbook: How to Keep Winning When D.C. Hits Pause
A federal shutdown can stall agency spending, delay awards, and leave even seasoned contractors wondering what’s next. But here’s the truth — a shutdown is federal, not final. While Washington pauses, procurement across state, local, and educat...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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4:51