The Contracts Your Competitors Are Already Tracking: A Guide to GovCon Procurement Forecasting in 2026

The best government contractors don't wait for RFPs to hit SAM.gov. They track procurement forecasts and expiring contracts 12–18 months in advance, and by the time the solicitation drops, they've already won. Here's how forecasting works, where to find official forecast data, and how AI-powered recompete intelligence gives you a head start the government's own tools can't match.