The federal small-business programs are the single biggest structural advantage a tiny AI firm has. Size standards, set-asides under FAR 19, SBIR/STTR non-dilutive capital, and the 23% small-business prime-contracting goal across agencies add up to a real market — if you know how to position. The posts tagged here are for founders and small teams making federal decisions without a capture department.
The 2026 SBIR reauthorization piece is the foundation. Incoming posts will cover subcontracting goals, the 8(a) timeline, and how to price a small-business proposal against a prime's G&A.