SOURCE: DOD OSBP The Department of War (DoW) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) has launched LYNX , a new digital platform designed to help businesses strengthen readiness, increase visibility, and compete more effectively across the defense industrial base. Businesses can get started by creating a company profile and completing an initial assessment that establishes a readiness baseline and identifies next steps for engagement. Built for Businesses Navigating Defense M

How Smart Contractors Win Before the RFP Drops By Colleen Broussard-Perry | Former Federal Contracting Officer COMMON MISCONCEPTION - “We’ll start once the solicitation hits SAM.gov.” Reality: If that’s the first time you see an opportunity, you’re already behind — not because you lack capability, but because acquisition decisions were shaped months or even years earlier. From inside the Government, acquisition planning begins long before posting: requirements are refined, r

Source: Registration for the Department of War (DoW) Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) Summit 2026 is officially open! Register now to secure the early-bird rate. The conference theme, Bridging Opportunities: Scaling Innovation for National Defense, highlights the essential role of collaboration in accelerating innovation and strengthening the defense industrial base. This event is your opportunity to expand your network, gain insights, and help shape the future of the defense ind