In FY2025, federal agencies recorded $6.33 million in contract obligations across three broad personal-care supply categories. That includes items such as shaving preparations, brushes, razors, and toiletries. It’s one slice of federal purchasing, not the size of the cosmetology market—and it does not include state or local buyers. Government buyers have also requested barber supplies, salon chairs, cosmetology kits, and barber or beautician services. Think about what you use in your own work. Could you reliably source combs, brushes, capes, neck strips, clipper accessories, or student kits in the quantity and format a buyer requests? You have two possible paths: PROVIDE THE SERVICE — Cut or style hair for a public facility when you meet its requirements. SUPPLY THE PRODUCTS — Source and deliver the exact products a school, correctional facility, or other buyer requests. Your action: Comment SERVICE or SUPPLIES, your state, and one product you already know well—or the service you provide. For example: “SUPPLIES | Texas | barber capes.” We’re using those answers to shape the government buyer directory we’re building. If you’re ready to research your lane and prepare your business, start with Find Your Contracting Lane in Government Ready™ Academy. Explore Government Ready™ Academy FY2025 figure: federal contract obligations recorded under PSC 8510, 8520, and 8530. The purchasing examples are past notices, not open bids.

Not sure what your next step is? I just added a new video to the Free Classroom where I personally walk you through the difference between Free, Academy, VIP and Private Consulting—and show you what's inside. If you've been learning about government contracting but aren't sure what you should do next, start with this video. 🎥 Go to the Free Classroom → Which Government Ready™ Path Is Right for You? After you watch, tell me in the comments: Are you Exploring, Building, or Ready to Pursue?

I just recorded a short walkthrough of a real hygiene kit bid. At first glance, it looks like a straightforward supply opportunity. Once you read the requirements, there’s more to consider. Watch the video, then comment: Would you bid, pass, or need more information? What made you decide? You don’t need to know the “right” answer to join the discussion. This is how we practice looking beyond a bid title and deciding whether an opportunity fits your business.

Hello Mrs. King, Keith & Valerie Ringo are excited to join the team and look forward to working with you.