Federal Contracting Under Pressure: What Small GovCons Need to Know Now Stay Ahead of New Policy Changes Impacting Small Business Contractors
Hosted by the National Small Business Government Contractors Association
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
Who Should Attend
- Small business government contractors
- Company owners and executives
- CFOs, controllers, and finance professionals
- Compliance and contracts personnel
- 8(a) program participants
- Proposal and business development professionals
- Anyone responsible for managing compliance and risk in a federal contracting environment
Why Attend?
Federal contracting requirements are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Organizations that proactively assess risk, strengthen compliance practices, and understand emerging regulatory trends will be better positioned to compete, withstand scrutiny, and capitalize on future opportunities.
Don’t get caught off guard—gain the insight you need to prepare for what’s next in government contracting.
