Defense Production Act Title III (2026 Update)
Format: Live webinar (on-demand recording available on April 2, 2026)
Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Duration: Approx. 90 minutes
Presented by: Steven Koprince (Govology)
Learning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs
*Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.
What if the government invested in you, instead of just awarding you a contract?
Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA) gives the federal government a powerful–and often overlooked–way to strengthen the U.S. industrial base.
Instead of competing for a traditional contract, eligible companies may receive:
- Direct investments
- Loans and loan guarantees
- Purchase commitments
- Equipment and capacity expansion support
- Other financial assistance
All aimed at addressing shortfalls in critical technologies, materials, and industrial capabilities.
If your company operates in manufacturing, technology, supply chain, energy, critical materials, or national security-related sectors, DPA Title III could open doors you didn’t know existed.
Why This Matters for Small Businesses
Most contractors focus on RFPs and set-asides.
DPA Title III is different.
It’s about federal investment in capabilities the government needs–sometimes before a formal procurement even exists. That means:
- Funding to expand production capacity
- Support to modernize equipment or facilities
- Opportunities tied to national security priorities
- A strategic advantage in emerging or high-demand sectors
Understanding how this authority works can help you spot opportunities earlier — and position your company for long-term growth.
What You’ll Learn
In this session, Govology Legal Analyst Steven Koprince explains DPA Title III in clear, practical terms, including:
- What DPA Title III authorizes the government to do
- Which contractors may be eligible
- How to identify and pursue Title III opportunities
- What typical agreements look like
- Key risks and considerations to understand before engaging
No legal jargon. Just straightforward insight into how this unique authority works, and how it could apply to your business.
Who Should Attend?
- Small business contractors in manufacturing, technology, supply chain, or defense-related industries
- Growth and business development leaders tracking federal investment trends
- APEX Accelerator staff supporting industrial base development
If you want to understand how federal industrial policy translates into real funding and opportunity, this webinar gives you the roadmap.
Speaker
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Steven KoprinceFaculty Instructor and Legal Analyst, GovologySteven J. Koprince is a Faculty Instructor and Legal Analyst at Govology. Before joining Govology, Steven founded and served as the Managing Partner of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC, a law firm devoted exclusively to providing comprehensive legal services to federal government contractors.
Steven is the author of The Small-Business Guide to Government Contracts (AMACOM Books, 2012) and co-author three GovCon Handbooks providing in-depth information on discrete government contracting topics. Steven also founded the blog SmallGovCon (smallgovcon.com), where he has written more than 1,100 posts on government contracting legal issues. Steven has been quoted in several national news outlets and has appeared on numerous radio programs and podcasts. A frequent featured speaker at the national conferences of the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, Steven was honored as a “Friend of APTAC” at the Spring 2016 APTAC National Conference.
In addition to his work for Govology, Steven volunteers for and serves as a Director of a nonprofit organization providing wrap-around services to disadvantaged families. He is also a co-founder and Director of a nonprofit organization promoting the great sport of pickleball in Lawrence and the surrounding area.
Steven is a graduate of Duke University and the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary. Steven lives in Lawrence, Kansas with his wife, two children and two cuddly cats.
Steven welcomes APEX Accelerator counselors to contact him by email at skoprince@govology.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.
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