Insights

Research memos, buyer guides, and proof-backed notes on government contracting intelligence—how discovery platforms compare, what to verify in a pilot, how we measure search quality, and snapshots of competitive reality from public award data.

• Mar 18, 2026 · 4 min read

  BD Intelligence in Your Workflow — Not Another Dashboard

  Why GovCon BD breaks when tools assume a dashboard-first day: context switching, push vs. pull, and how PrimeRFP Scout is designed so reporting can meet you where you work while deep search stays optional.

• Mar 11, 2026 · 12 min read

  5 Trends Reshaping How Government Buys Cybersecurity in 2026

  Evidence-backed analysis from Scout's live federal and SLED feed: Q1 scan stats, CMMC as a gate, standalone encryption/key management buys, NGA SHIELD 2.0 ICAM/PAM lifecycle, SLED examples, OASIS+ and Army C2-CFT BAA windows, FAA PQC RFI, buyer map, and deadline horizon — with solicitation IDs for verification.

• Feb 18, 2026 · 32 min read

  GovCon Search Platform Index — Q1 2026

  Quarterly market intelligence: platform moves (including GovDash Series B), a measured Precision@5 benchmark across real GovCon queries, capability matrix, pricing reference, and evaluation guidance.

• Feb 3, 2026 · 5 min read

  OASIS+ Reality Check

  Having a seat on the vehicle doesn't mean you're poised to win. Past performance on similar IDIQs shows who's really competitive—and the gap is stark.