Auxo Insights

 In last week's blog post, we explored the broader landscape of the SBIR program—how it serves as a catalyst for small businesses to innovate with federal support. Today, we’re going deeper into the s...

There can be a LOT of reviews when you’re executing a USG contract. As a result, I HIGHLY recommend you read your full Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) list and look at the associated DD Form 14...

If you’re interested in getting involved in Federal acquisition but you don’t know where to start, here are 3 simple steps to get you going

1. Register on Sam.gov

This is free and allows you to begi...

Anyone working with startups in the federal space has probably applied to at least one Small Business Innovative Research or Small Business Technology Transfer program. These programs get praise and c...

When approaching the USG for the first time, it can be overwhelming to understand which organizations are responsible for what. If it makes you feel better, even people working in the DoD are constant...

The defense market is no different from any other marketplace in that it is constantly changing. So how do you stay up to date on how the defense sector of the USG is changing and investing? One way i...

Lobbyists play a crucial role in shaping public policy, regulations, and legislation on behalf of their clients. For small and nontraditional businesses, engaging a lobbyist can be a strategic decisio...

Fall out funding refers to unallocated government funds that become available towards the end of the fiscal year due to various reasons. These funds typically arise from underspending in different dep...

Systems engineering is a phrase seen more and more in government acquisitions. There are dedicated courses on how to apply systems engineering to various projects and how to effectively integrate it i...

Let's talk about cashflow. Or in GovCon speak, let’s talk about Contract Financing. Many small businesses assume that they will get paid during the performance of their government contract, but that i...

Success in the federal market is often contingent on leveraging the right knowledge, talent, and relationships at the right time. Stacking your team for success isn't always an easy job. Consulting se...

In almost every SBIR solicitation, there is a request for companies to explain who they believe their competitors are and how they believe they’re different from those competitors. This question is al...