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.

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.

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.