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Deltek Clarity Annual Industry Studies Report

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2026 GovCon Clarity Report: Five Trends Redefining Government Contracting

Discover the 5 trends reshaping GovCon in 2026 - AI governance, compliance, diversification, and balancing growth with profitability.

June 25, 2026

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Army MAPS, GovCon Proposals, and How Contractors can Compete

Learn about the Army MAPS contract vehicle, and what federal contractors need to create winning GovCon proposals and compete on RFPs like this in 2026.

June 5, 2026

Deltek Clarity Architecture & Engineering Study

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Key Takeaways from the Latest Deltek Clarity A&E Study

Now in its 47th year, the Deltek Clarity A&E Industry Study is designed to help leaders understand the signals and identify opportunities for their firm to excel.

May 26, 2026

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Why GovCon Growth Requires More Than AI and Public Data

Why AI and public data fall short in GovCon: Learn how validated intel helps contractors find opportunities earlier and win more federal business.

May 22, 2026

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Golden Dome Opportunities Take Shape Early: What SHIELD Means for GovCon BD

Golden Dome and the SHIELD IDIQ are reshaping how GovCon BD teams identify, qualify, and plan for task order opportunities before solicitations are released.

May 13, 2026

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Decoding the  Government  Contracting  Market Environment for Small Business

Discover FY 2026 federal small business contracting trends, 8(a) shifts, market challenges, and steps to strengthen your GovCon strategy.

May 8, 2026

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How SLED Government Contractors are Buying Differently in 2026

Here’s what state and local government contractors can learn from the first quarter of 2026, plus takeaways and winning strategies for the rest of the year.

May 8, 2026

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The Mistake Most SBIR and OTA Winners Make

Why SBIR and OTA winners must plan for scale early. Avoid costly ERP replatforming and prepare for compliance, visibility, and growth.

May 7, 2026

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The Research Requests AI Couldn't Answer

See real GovWin IQ analyst research requests AI tools couldn't answer—FPDS anomalies, OASIS+ data, federal CIO contacts, and org chart validation.

May 6, 2026

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Built for the Way You Work: How GovCon Customer Realities are Shaping GovWin IQ

GovCons face realities like fewer contracts and time pressure. GovWin IQ’s UX enhancements are based on customer feedback and designed to solve problems.

April 23, 2026

When Small Businesses Grow, Their Systems Should Too

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April 20, 2026

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Smarter Pursuit, Faster Wins: Transforming How GovCons Win New Business

Deltek’s new AI tools help GovCons identify opportunity details and make smarter pursuit decisions, helping them develop a proposal to win new business.

April 2, 2026