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SUMMARY:[GOVCON ROUNDUP LIVE] 8(a) Overhaul, WOSB Under Threat: How Proposed Changes Could Reshape Federal Contracting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””]\nAugust 12, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Eastern Time\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]\nSpecial Guest: Nicole Pottroff (Koprince, McCall, Pottroff LLC)\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Two major developments could dramatically reshape the future of federal contracting for 8(a) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) firms — and both are moving right now.\nIn this episode of GovCon Roundup Live, hosts Carroll Bernard and Steven Koprince are joined by special guest Nicole Pottroff, federal contracting attorney and equity partner at Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC, to unpack a proposed SBA rule and pending legislation that could significantly change both programs.\nWhat we’ll cover:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-check” color=”juicy_pink” align=”right” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=””]The SBA’s June 2026 proposed rule — eliminating the rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage for individually owned 8(a) firms and replacing it with a uniform, evidence-based standard. What evidence will SBA accept? How could it affect new applicants? And could current participants have to prove continued eligibility at their annual review?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-check” color=”juicy_pink” align=”right” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=””]The Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act (H.R. 8511 / S. 4390) — legislation that, if enacted, would eliminate federal contracting preferences and goals based on race, ethnicity, or sex, potentially dismantling the statutory foundations of both the 8(a) and WOSB programs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-check” color=”juicy_pink” align=”right” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=””]The bigger picture — the latest developments on the 8(a) application backlog and the 8(a) & WOSB program audit, and what all of this means for certified firms, companies considering certification, and the broader small business community.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We’ll break down the legal and regulatory risks, the compliance challenges ahead, opportunities for advocacy, and the practical steps you can take now to prepare for whatever comes next.\nWhether you’re 8(a)- or WOSB-certified, weighing certification, or simply trying to stay ahead of a shifting landscape, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.\nJoin us live on August 12, 2026 — free to attend. Register today to reserve your seat and bring your questions for the live Q&A.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag][vc_empty_space][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_column][/vc_row]\n
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