Smaller War Plants Commission: What Small Defense Manufacturers Should Watch
Posted by Jason Hansen on Sep 29th 2026
In late August 2026 the Small Business Administration and the Department of War announced a new memorandum of understanding that creates the Smaller War Plants Commission (SWPC). The name nods to the World War II–era Smaller War Plants Corporation — an SBA predecessor that helped small manufacturers finance and deliver military production. Today’s commission is a coordinating b
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How to Read a DLA Combined Synopsis That May Become an Automated IDC
Posted by Jason Hansen on Sep 28th 2026
DLA Land and Maritime Combined Synopsis / Solicitation notices look short on purpose. A few lines of NSN, quantity, delivery, and approved sources often sit on top of a much larger decision: whether you are quoting a one-shot buy or an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) that can keep ordering for a year. Shops that scan the same five fields every time waste less bid t
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