The Contract Wire
The morning federal procurement briefing for people who bid on the work, not cover it. Written by a desk that reads contracting officers’ notices so you don’t have to.
- New solicitations and awards from SAM.gov, GSA, and DoD — filtered for signal.
- Set-aside alerts: 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB opportunities as they post.
- Agency spending trends and upcoming procurement forecasts.
- SBIR and STTR funding calls and deadlines across DoD, DOE, NIH, and NASA.
- Written for contractors and capture managers — actionable, not academic.
Recent Editions
- GSA FAS Commissioner Gruenbaum steps down — what Stanton’s acting tenure means for procurement.
- NASA FY27 budget request raises execution risk for Artemis II contractors.
- SBIR Phase II deadlines across DoD and DOE — and why the restart won’t be easy.
- Federal agencies using AI to evaluate proposals — how bid teams need to adapt.