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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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Where Do You Really Stand? What Deltek Clarity Reveals About the State of Project-Based Businesses

More than just annual industry reports, the Deltek Clarity Studies are a strategic resource to help you benchmark performance, align teams and make informed decisions that drive better business outcomes.

May 12, 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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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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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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Department of War (DoW) Acquisition Reform Signals a New Era for GovCon

Discover how DoW acquisition reform and the Warfighter-First EO reshape GovCon. Learn what contractors need to do now to stay competitive and compliant.

April 29, 2026

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Pricing for Golden Dome: How SHIELD Task Orders Change the Cost Realism Game

Learn how SHIELD task orders shape pricing realism, evaluation, and preparation for large, complex defense proposals.

April 29, 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

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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

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How GovWin IQ Beats SAM.gov for Finding Federal Contracting Opportunities

Federal contractors face shared BD pain points. Learn why GovWin IQ delivers earlier, deeper federal opportunity intel than SAM.gov.

March 20, 2026

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Deltek Replicon Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Authorization

In a continued demonstration of leadership in cybersecurity compliance, Deltek Replicon has achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization—an important distinction for SaaS providers supporting government contractors.

March 11, 2026