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 • 74 episodes
FedBiz'5
Latest Episodes
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
New FAR Part 19 Explained: A Win For Small Businesses?
The FAR rewrite is the most sweeping change in federal procurement in decades, and for small business contractors, Part 19 is where the stakes are highest. This section of the FAR governs how and when contracts must be set aside for smal...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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7:45
Golden Dome’s SHIELD Contract: A $151B Opportunity for Contractors
The Missile Defense Agency is preparing to launch one of the largest contracting vehicles in U.S. history: SHIELD—the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense contract, valued at up to $151 billion over 10 years.
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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6:58
Thresholds on the Rise: What October 1 Means for Small Business Contractors
On October 1, 2025, major acquisition thresholds shift across federal contracting—and small businesses stand to benefit. In this episode of FedBiz'5, we break down the new rules from FAC 2025-06, including the micro-purchase threshold ri...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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7:48