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Thoughts on government data, building Aeon, and the future of public sector intelligence.
How to Read a SAM.gov Opportunity Notice
Every SAM.gov solicitation follows a structure. Here's how to quickly assess whether an opportunity is worth pursuing.
Understanding NAICS Codes for Government Contractors
Your NAICS codes determine which contracts you're eligible for. Here's how to pick the right ones and avoid common mistakes.
Set-Aside Programs Explained: 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB
Federal set-aside programs reserve billions in contracts for small businesses. Here's how each program works and how to qualify.
Why Small Businesses Win Federal Contracts
The federal government has a 23% small business goal. Here's why size can be an advantage, not a limitation.
Grant Writing 101: Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
Program officers see the same errors repeatedly. Avoid these common pitfalls to increase your funding success rate.
Why We Built Aeon
Government data is public, but accessing it shouldn't require a PhD. We built Aeon to deliver intelligence, not interfaces.
Per-Feed Pricing: Pay Only for What You Use
Why we chose per-feed subscriptions over bundles, and how it keeps our infrastructure efficient and your costs predictable.
The Federal Contracting Landscape in 2026
Key trends, emerging opportunities, and what small businesses should know about government procurement this year.