This webinar explores the ethical and compliance standards that govern federal contracting and explains how contractors can remain competitive while operating within procurement law requirements. Government contracts attorneys Nicole Pottroff and Shane McCall will cover key topics, including agency communications, conflicts of interest, kickbacks, contingent fees, false claims, and ethics compliance programs. Participants will gain practical guidance on identifying compliance risks and implementing effective internal controls to support ethical business practices in the federal marketplace.

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of government contracting from the Defense Contract Audit Agency’s (DCAA) perspective, helping prospective contractors better understand the Defense Industrial Base. Participants will learn about key government contract vehicles, including Fixed-Price, Cost-Reimbursement, Time and Materials, and IDIQ contracts, along with the risks and operational impacts associated with each. The session also covers contractor responsibility requirements, compliance expectations, and strategies for successfully navigating DCAA audits and competing in the government contracting marketplace.

This webinar, presented by the DCAA Small Business Program, provides an overview of the accounting system requirements that government contractors must meet. Participants will learn about accounting system audit triggers, the DCAA pre-award accounting system audit program, and the key regulations and criteria used to evaluate accounting systems.

Federal procurement is rapidly shifting toward domestic sourcing, and major changes to FAR Part 25 under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul are reshaping the rules governing Buy American and domestic content requirements. This session explains what has changed, how Buy American, Trade Agreements, the Berry Amendment, and the Nonmanufacturer Rule work together, and what manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and VARs need to do to remain competitive.

In Episode 10 of GovCon Roundup Live, Carroll Bernard and Steven Koprince discuss major updates impacting veteran-owned small businesses in federal contracting, including the proposed Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026 and its government-wide 5% VOSB goal. They also cover critical compliance and SBA certification issues, including VAAR 852.219-75 subcontracting requirements, franchise eligibility challenges, highest-officer rules, and common mistakes that can derail certification appeals. The episode concludes with practical insights on how veterans can strategically use the SBA 8(a) Program to support long-term GovCon growth.

This webinar provides an overview of the SBA's SBIR and STTR programs, including key regulations, common misconceptions, and strategies for protecting participant rights and value. Participants will learn how these programs differ from traditional government contracting and how to effectively leverage their unique authorities. The session also covers major changes introduced by the 2026 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act, including expanded Phase II funding opportunities to support technology commercialization and scaling.

This webinar provides an overview of DCAA's proposal adequacy checklist and the requirements for developing compliant government contract proposals. Participants will learn how to properly justify key cost elements, including labor, materials, subcontracts, ODCs, and indirect rates. The session also highlights common proposal deficiencies and best practices for aligning proposals with government evaluation criteria.

This webinar equips federal contractors with a practical framework for identifying pipeline risk, navigating market disruption, and protecting revenue before a crisis hits. Participants will learn how to assess their exposure, choose the right strategic pivot path, and leverage existing certifications, relationships, and past performance to uncover new opportunities. Attendees leave with a completed Revenue Risk Audit, a 90-day action plan, and actionable tools they can put to work immediately.