Federal Contracting Under Pressure: What Small GovCons Need to Know Now

Executive Orders, FY 2026 NDAA reforms, significant FAR revisions, increased SBA oversight, and evolving federal priorities are reshaping the government contracting environment. For small business contractors, understanding these developments is essential to protecting opportunities, maintaining compliance, and reducing risk. Join us for a timely and practical webinar that examines the most significant policy and regulatory developments affecting small government contractors today. Our experts will break down what these changes mean, where compliance risks are emerging, and the steps contractors can take to respond with confidence. Key Topics • Increased scrutiny and enforcement within the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program • Proposed changes to the SBA's 8(a) eligibility requirements for the rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage • Shifting federal approaches to DEI-related requirements and the resulting contractor considerations • The FAR overhaul and its potential impact on compliance expectations and contract administration • FY 2026 NDAA procurement reforms affecting acquisition strategies, bid protests, thresholds, and contractor responsibilities • DCAA and DoD operational challenges, including workforce limitations, audit timing, and risk-based oversight priorities What You'll Learn By attending, participants will: • Understand recent federal developments affecting small business programs, procurement, compliance, and audit readiness • Identify areas where policies, procedures, internal controls, and supporting documentation may need updating • Evaluate practical options for responding to regulatory and compliance challenges facing small government contractors