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SUMMARY:[GovCon Roundup Live] The State of the 8(a) Program: Suspensions, Appeals, and Ask Us Anything
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_message css=””]\n“Ignorance isn’t bliss—it’s expensive.”\nGovCon Roundup Live is your survival guide to the wild world of federal contracting, where the acronyms are endless, the rules are ever-changing, and staying competitive means being sharp and adaptable. We break down policy changes, legislative updates, and industry shifts that signal strategic opportunities to pivot, reposition, and stay one step ahead of the chaos.\nWhether you’re a small business, a consultant, or someone who accidentally became a government contractor and decided to roll with it, this show helps you stay informed, make smarter decisions, and maybe even enjoy the ride.[/vc_message][vc_zigzag][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”The State of the 8(a) Program: Suspensions, Appeals, and Ask Us Anything” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:center|line_height:1.5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]\nAir date/time: February 18th, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Eastern Time\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1749491430688{background-color: #F5F5F5 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The SBA’s recent suspension of more than 1,000 8(a) firms has created uncertainty, anxiety, and a flood of questions across the government contracting community. What does a suspension really mean? What options do firms have? And how should contractors be thinking strategically about the 8(a) Program right now?[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]In this 90-minute session of GovCon Roundup Live, Carroll Bernard and Steven Koprince will break down the current state of the 8(a) Program and help contractors understand what’s happening and why it matters.\nWe’ll begin with a practical discussion of Steven Koprince’s recent article, 8(a) Program Suspension Appeals: A Primer, including:\n\nWhat an 8(a) suspension is and is not\nThe real impact of a suspension on current and future contracts\nHow the SBA appeals process works and what firms should realistically expect\nWhy understanding suspension and appeal rules matters for all 8(a) participants and applicants\n\nFrom there, we’ll shift into an extended Ask Us Anything format, focused entirely on your questions and concerns, including:\n\nWhat suspended firms should consider doing now\nHow pending applicants should think about timing and risk\nWhether firms should delay applying to avoid starting the nine-year clock in a volatile environment\nWhat current developments may mean for sole source awards\nHow firms approaching graduation should be thinking strategically\nAnd any other 8(a)-related questions that are on your mind\n\nThis session is designed to be candid, educational, and highly interactive, with a strong emphasis on live Q&A and real-world considerations rather than theory.\nIf you’re in the 8(a) Program, considering applying, advising 8(a) firms, or simply trying to understand where things stand, this conversation will give you clarity in a moment when it’s badly needed.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n
URL:https://govology.com/events/govcon-roundup-live-the-state-of-the-8a-program-suspensions-appeals-and-ask-us-anything/
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