Editorial and Regulatory-Update Policy
GovScout publishes practical federal-contracting resources for small businesses. The goal is useful decision support, not legal advice, invented authority, or rewritten government summaries.
Primary sources
- SAM.gov for opportunity and registration context.
- SBA.gov and VetCert for small-business and SDVOSB/VOSB program guidance.
- Acquisition.gov and FAR references for federal acquisition rules.
- Agency acquisition pages when a page discusses a specific buyer or program.
Review model
Where a named subject-matter reviewer exists, GovScout will identify that reviewer and review date. Where no independent review exists, pages identify GovScout editorial review and cite official sources rather than inventing a reviewer. The current public author and editorial owner profile is Steven Harriman.
- GovScout editorial review: internal review against official sources, product behavior, and GovScout claim rules.
- Subject-matter review: used only when a named, real reviewer reviewed the page and approved being listed.
- Legal/accounting review: used only when a qualified professional reviewed that narrow legal, accounting, tax, or compliance section.
GovScout does not invent reviewers, imply attorney review, imply contracting-officer approval, or list a person as a reviewer without consent.
Corrections
Readers can report possible errors, stale source links, or unclear claims at stevenh@govscout.pro. Corrections should be made visibly when they affect user decisions.
No ranking or award guarantees
GovScout does not promise search rankings, contract awards, or win-rate increases. Federal-contracting outcomes depend on capability, evidence, pricing, deadlines, competition, buyer fit, and official solicitation requirements.