Your 8(a) or SDVOSB certification alone won't win you contracts, and with recent executive orders and proposed legislation targeting DEI-based contracting preferences, leading with status carries more risk than ever. This webinar shows you how to think like a value-driven business rather than a certified one. You'll learn real-world tactics for softly communicating your status, differentiating from competitors, and projecting corporate maturity to government decision-makers. Walk away with methods for presenting quantifiable and qualifiable value metrics, a step-by-step introduction process for conferences and partner meetings, and guidance on navigating today's shifting set-aside landscape with confidence.

The SBA has proposed one of the biggest overhauls of small business size standards in decades — a change that, in some industries, could let companies with hundreds of millions in annual revenue suddenly qualify as "small." On this episode of GovCon Roundup Live, hosts Carroll Bernard and Steven Koprince unpack what's actually happening, how the proposed rules are already shaping the contracting landscape, what would change if they're finalized as written, and whether they can still be challenged. Why it matters: these standards decide who counts as a small business — and that determines who you compete against, who you can team with, and which set-asides you can pursue. There are real upsides here for growing firms, and real risks for companies that are small today. With the SBA's public comment window closing September 21, Carroll and Steven give you the context to act while it still counts — and they'll take your questions live.

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.

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.