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FPDS.gov was decommissioned on February 24, 2026. Contract award data now lives inside SAM.gov — behind a login wall, with a different interface, and without the tools contractors relied on. Here's what changed, what it means for your capture workflow, and why AI-powered platforms like CLEATUS are the new standard for federal market intelligence.

Why ChatGPT alone won't win you government contracts — and what will. The average government contractor spends 7+ hours drafting a single proposal. Here's what happens when AI is actually built for GovCon.

AI is reshaping government contracting—from opportunity discovery to compliant proposal writing. Learn how CLEATUS AI helps GovCon firms gain a competitive edge in federal procurement.

The SLED market represents a nearly $2 trillion annual opportunity. Learn how federal contractors can diversify their pipeline by expanding into state and local markets—and how AI discovery tools eliminate the fragmentation barrier.

Government contractors are moving beyond basic AI chatbots toward Agentic AI, systems that do not just answer questions, but execute multi-step workflows like opportunity discovery, RFP analysis, competitive intelligence, and compliance matrix creation.

Discover how agentic AI is leveling the playing field for small businesses in government contracting, enabling them to compete with industry giants.

How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way contractors discover, evaluate, and decide on government contracting opportunities.

Discover how CLEATUS helps you understand and showcase your core competencies and differentiators to give your business a winning edge in government contracting.

Learn about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative and how it will impact government contractors and small businesses in the federal marketplace.

Explore the groundbreaking FAR reform and its impact on small business contractors in the federal marketplace.

Explore how the government's unprecedented Deferred Resignation Program affects federal employees and creates opportunities for small businesses.

Explore the significant regulatory changes, program reauthorizations, and new opportunities impacting small business government contractors in 2025.