Stop waiting for set-asides! The federal contracting playbook that delivered success for small businesses in 2023 is now expired for FY 2025. This episode dives into the structural shifts transforming government procurement, explaining why agencies are consolidating contracts onto vehicles like GSA Schedules, STARS III, and OASIS+. Learn how shifting goalposts, including the reset of the SDB goal to the statutory 5% and the new focus on hitting WOSB and HUBZone targets, are demanding a new, strategic approach focused on securing contract vehicles, partnering through joint ventures, and boosting essential credentials like cybersecurity compliance. If you're looking for government contracting opportunities in 2025, you must understand why simply being eligible isn't enough anymore.