This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of federal small business certification programs and how they support success in the government marketplace. Participants will learn about eligibility, application processes, and recent updates from the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, SBA regulatory changes, and new legislation. The webinar also touches on state and local certifications, offering helpful context and resources for those interested in exploring them further.

Misunderstandings about who can speak for the government and what contractors may say lead to unauthorized commitments, disclosures, and costly protests. Government contracts attorneys Nicole Pottroff and John Holtz will debunk common myths and explain permissible one-on-one communications, authority to modify contracts, handling unauthorized instructions, and gratuities rules.

This webinar provides a step-by-step guide to applying for federal small business certifications through the SBA's "MySBA Certifications" portal. It covers the full application process, including determining eligibility, gathering required documentation, and avoiding common pitfalls that could delay approval. Participants will learn how to apply for certifications like HUBZone, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and 8(a) designations, empowering them to navigate the certification journey with confidence.

Learn how to break down complex government solicitations, identify critical requirements, and organize key information for bid decisions and proposal development. Carroll Bernard will also demonstrate practical ways AI can support solicitation review while highlighting where human judgment is still essential.

Josh Frank of RSM Federal walks contractors through DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), the platform where billions of dollars in government product purchases happen. The session covers setting up your account, searching for opportunities by CAGE code, NSN, and keywords, automating opportunity alerts, and completing the online bidding process. Whether you're new to DIBBS or already using it, this hands-on training will sharpen your ability to find and win opportunities.

The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul is rewriting the rules of federal contracting—and contractors need to know how to keep up. This webinar will show you how to navigate the FAR, RFO deviations, agency supplements, and SBA regulations so you can quickly identify the rules that apply, find what you need, and avoid getting lost in the regulatory maze.

2026 brings a new round of pricing and compliance changes that government contractors need to incorporate into their next proposal, and this session shows how to do so without losing their competitive edge. It walks through building a pricing strategy that's competitive, explainable, performable, billable, and defensible, grounded in FAR 15.404-1, CAS, FAR Part 31, and cost realism, while covering rate structures, cost segregation, BOEs, and SF1408 readiness. Attendees leave with a pricing approach that holds up from proposal through execution, billing, and audit.