2026 Procurement Outlook: RFO, OASIS+ Phase II, and More at the Winter Training Conference
As the federal procurement community prepares for a transformative year, the Coalition’s Winter Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market is set to deliver the essential updates, analysis, and perspectives contractors need to begin 2026 with clarity. Taking place on January 14–15 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA, this two-day event offers a timely opportunity to get ahead of sweeping policy changes and marketplace shifts already taking shape.
With the holiday season upon us, now is the perfect time to secure your spot before stepping away for a well-earned break! Below is a preview of several key updates and priority topics we will explore in January. We look forward to seeing you there!
View the Governmentwide agenda here.
View the full Healthcare agenda here.
To register, click here. For questions or assistance with registration, please contact Madyson Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org. Please use the link to secure your room in our block at the discounted rate: Book your group rate for CGP Conference
The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO): Entering the Rulemaking Phase in 2026
The RFO will be the defining acquisition development of the coming year, and the Winter Training Conference will provide exclusive insights. As the formal rulemaking phase begins in 2026, attendees will hear directly from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council’s Jeff Koses, John Tenaglia, and Marvin Horne, discussing the next steps, priorities, and expected timelines. In addition, policy and legal experts will discuss how RFO implementation will impact the federal healthcare procurement landscape. This is an invaluable chance to understand what the streamlined FAR will mean for government and industry moving forward.
OASIS+ Phase II: Expansion of Governmentwide Services Contracting
Last week, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced OASIS+ Phase II, marking a significant expansion that adds five new service domains across all six solicitations, bringing the total to 13. Aligned with Executive Order 14240 on consolidating procurement, Phase II widens agency access to mission-critical services and increases competition and opportunity across the marketplace. At the Winter Training Conference, GSA officials will explore new opportunities created by the expanded domains and how Phase II fits within procurement consolidation and modernization efforts.
Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA: What Contractors Need to Know
The text of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was released this week and has already passed the House. At the conference, Moshe Schwartz, President of Etherton and Associates, will provide a deep dive into major trends, priorities, and focus areas that are shaping defense acquisition in the coming year. Attendees will gain insight into key policy shifts that may influence the budget, competition, industrial base strategy, and more.
Procurement Consolidation and Reorganization: What’s Ahead at GSA and VA
Federal procurement is undergoing a period of structural realignment. Senior leaders from GSA and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will outline their efforts to streamline, consolidate, and modernize procurement operations. GSA and VA leadership panels will discuss the reorganization of acquisition functions, modernization of processes, and alignment with the Administration’s consolidation agenda.
The IT GWAC Market: NASA SEWP, NITAAC, and GSA
The future of the information technology (IT) governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC) landscape remains one of the most closely watched developments going into 2026. At the Winter Training Conference, agency leaders, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Joanne Woytek, the National Institute of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center’s Ricky Clark, and GSA’s Cheryl Thornton-Cameron, will provide updates on GSA’s GWAC strategy, NASA SEWP VI, and NITAAC’s CIO-SP vehicles. These conversations will offer valuable insights on the government’s GWAC portfolio, future opportunities, and how industry can prepare.
Return of the ‘Nuts & Bolts’ Breakout Sessions
A hallmark of the Coalition’s Training Conferences is the “Nuts & Bolts” breakout sessions. These small-group discussions dive into the operational and policy details shaping the procurement landscape. These sessions give attendees the opportunity to engage directly with agency officials and industry peers to gain clarity on evolving requirements and strategies for success. We are pleased to announce that breakout sessions are returning on both days of the Winter Training Conference. Just some of the topics t the breakout sessions will explore include AI and emerging technologies, Transactional Data Reporting (TDR), Defense Health Agency and VA pharmaceutical programs, and the VA MSPV program.
2026 will bring significant change, but also new opportunities for partnership, innovation, and steps towards common-sense procurement. We look forward to seeing you in January to explore these developments and start off the new year strong!
Thank You for Joining Us at the Holiday Reception!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday evening for our annual Holiday Reception at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner! We were delighted to gather with so many friends, colleagues, and members to celebrate another event-filled year and raise a toast to the one ahead.
We extend our sincere thanks to Larry Allen, the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Associate Administrator for Governmentwide Policy and Chief Acquisition Officer, for serving as our guest speaker. We are grateful for the valuable discussion on key acquisition policy developments from 2025 and his perspectives on where Federal procurement is headed in 2026.
We also sincerely thank our Holiday Reception Sponsor, SAIC, for their generous support in making this celebration possible.
As always, this gathering serves as a reminder of everything we have accomplished together throughout the year, and of the collaborative community that makes our work meaningful.
We look forward to seeing you in 2026 and continuing our shared efforts to advance common sense in government procurement!
Senate Passes ARCA Act to Reform VA Acquisition
On Thursday, the Senate unanimously passed the Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment (ARCA) Act, bipartisan legislation to overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) acquisition processes. The bill was introduced by Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with Sens. Jim Banks (R-IN), Angus King (I-ME), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Mike Rounds (R-SD).
The ARCA Act establishes a centralized Office of Acquisition at the VA, enabling the Department to define major acquisition programs, streamline oversight and contracting processes, strengthen accountability through independent evaluations and reporting, and improve workforce training. The legislation aims to address longstanding challenges in VA procurement and deliver more timely, cost-effective results for veterans.
Read the full text of the legislation here.
“The Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act (ARCA) delivers common sense, strategic acquisition reform to VA procurement operations. ARCA creates an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Acquisition and Innovation and places all VA contracting officers and acquisition centers under this new office,” said Roger Waldron, President, The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement. “Consolidation of procurement operations will standardize practices, leverage resources, improve communication with industry, and streamline processes. The result will be a VA acquisition management framework that delivers essential goods and services to veterans more efficiently and at better value. The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (the Coalition) applauds the passage of this strategic acquisition reform legislation.”
House Passes Compromise FY26 NDAA
On Sunday, Congress released the text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The Act, a compromise between the House and Senate, has a topline of $900.6 billion, about $8 billion above what the White House requested. The House passed the NDAA in a 312-112 vote on Wednesday. Publication of the finalized Act sheds light on several specific policy issues Congress had considered addressing in the NDAA. Issues pertinent to contractors include the following:
- TMF Reauthorization Not Included
NextGov reports that the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), administered by GSA, was not reauthorized in the NDAA. The TMF provides agencies with funding to accelerate information technology (IT) modernization projects, with the expectation that savings generated by those improvements would replenish the fund.
With the TMF’s authorization expiring today, December 12, the approximately $160 million remaining in the fund is now effectively frozen until Congress acts. The White House has expressed support for reauthorizing the program, but no legislative vehicle is apparent.
- DoD Right-to-Repair Not Included
Federal News Network reports that despite bipartisan interest, most “right-to-repair” provisions did not make it into the final NDAA. The House-passed version would have required the Department of Defense (DoD) to secure access to technical data and necessary software before awarding a contract. The Senate version included language requiring defense contractors to share repair and maintenance instructions with the government. Both provisions were ultimately removed during negotiations.
However, the final NDAA does direct DoD to establish a system to manage, store, and evaluate technical data provided by contractors to ensure compliance with existing contractual requirements.
- Withholding of Payments for Frivolous Bid Protests
JD Supra reports that the NDAA includes a provision allowing agencies to withhold up to five percent of certain payments from an incumbent contractor that files a frivolous bid protest. The withholding authority applies only when the Government Accountability Office dismisses the protest for lacking a factual or legal basis.
- BIOSECURE Act Provisions Included
The NDAA includes language that bans the government from acquiring services or equipment from “biotechnology companies of concern.” For more analysis, please see this week’s “Legal Corner.”
GSA Provides Update on NASA SEWP VI Transition
Washington Technology reports that Larry Allen, GSA Chief Acquisition Officer, stated that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) program will move to GSA “sooner rather than later.” According to the article, the transition of SEWP continues to advance even as the vehicle remains in source selection. Speaking at ACT-IAC’s Imagine Nation conference, Allen noted that GSA may move forward before NASA completes all awards, acknowledging that doing so could increase the risk of bid protests.
Allen pointed to the March 20 Executive Order, “Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement,” as the basis for consolidating common IT contract vehicles under GSA. GSA’s initial plan for SEWP VI is a “lift and shift” approach that would transfer the contract and key program personnel to GSA before evaluating opportunities for broader consolidation.
The article also notes that GSA is assessing the National Institutes of Health’s NITAAC contract portfolio, including CIO-SP3, CIO-SP3 Small Business, and CIO-CS, and that GSA may take over only some of these vehicles. CIO-SP4 remains in source selection, with awards projected to be made in April 2026.
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Ready for January? Start Planning in the Conference App
The mobile app for the Coalition’s 2025-2026 Winter Training Conference is available for registrants.
If you have already registered for the conference, simply follow these instructions to download the app and log in. All registrants will also receive an email next week with the instructions on how to access the app. If you have not yet registered for the Winter Training Conference, be sure to reserve your spot here! All future registrants will receive app instructions within one business day.
By logging in today, you will be able to:
- Set up your profile and begin networking with other attendees before the conference kicks off.
- Submit questions for speakers ahead of time, helping shape the information and conversations you want to hear.
- Personalize your agenda to make sure you don’t miss the sessions most important to you.
- Stay in the loop with real-time conference announcements and updates delivered directly through the app.
Special thank you to our Conference App Sponsor, Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, for enhancing the conference experience for everyone at the event through the app.
President’s Management Agenda Emphasizes Efficiency and Technology Reform
The White House released the President’s Management Agenda, which outlines several governmentwide priorities, including eliminating certain “woke” programs identified by the Administration, reducing the Federal workforce and real estate footprint, modernizing government technology, implementing workforce reforms, and further centralizing government contracting.
The Agenda emphasizes the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to “reduce wasteful processes,” with the Administration planning to leverage AI capabilities to offset anticipated reductions in the Federal workforce. The plan also underscores efforts to maximize the government’s buying power by operating “as one entity,” strengthening procurement agility, and expanding the use of Made in America products.
These initiatives reflect a broader focus on streamlining Federal operations, increasing efficiency through technology, and reshaping government procurement and workforce practices.
White House Releases 2025 National Security Strategy
The White House released its 2025 National Security Strategy, outlining the Administration’s priorities for strengthening the U.S.’ technological, economic, and geopolitical position. The strategy places emphasis on advancing U.S. leadership in critical technologies, revitalizing domestic industrial capacity, and deepening engagement across the Western Hemisphere.
A central theme of the strategy is ensuring that the U.S. maintains a decisive technological advantage. The plan identifies AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing as core areas of focus. It calls for increased research investment, deregulation to promote private-sector innovation, and tighter monitoring of global supply chains. The strategy also highlights efforts to expand access to critical minerals and promote “reindustrialization” through tariffs and emerging technologies that support widespread industrial production.
In the Western Hemisphere, the strategy prioritizes stability and security by expanding partnerships with regional allies. It underscores efforts to manage migration, disrupt drug trafficking, protect strategic resources, and limit the economic influence of competitors such as China. The White House plans to stand up an interagency process to identify and safeguard key points of strategic importance across the region.
The strategy also outlines regional objectives in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Across all regions, the strategy highlights the importance of public-private partnerships, particularly to enhance cybersecurity, protect critical infrastructure, and maintain situational awareness of threats. These partnerships, the White House notes, will help ensure the resilience and competitiveness of the U.S. technology sector.
SBA Launches Comprehensive Document Review for 8(a) Participants
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued letters to all firms participating in the 8(a) Business Development Program, directing them to submit a range of financial and contractual records as part of an ongoing program integrity review. The request applies to all 4,300 participants and covers financial documents from the past three fiscal years, including bank statements, financial statements, general ledgers, payroll registers, contracting and subcontracting agreements, and employment records.
Contractors must provide the requested documentation by January 5, 2026. SBA notes that failure to comply may result in the loss of eligibility to participate in the 8(a) Program and could lead to additional investigative or remedial actions.
SBA’s action follows recent investigations raising concerns about misconduct within the program. In addition, the Department of the Treasury has launched its own review of preference-based contracting, examining approximately $9 billion in contracts and task orders across the department and its bureaus.
VA Outlines New Cybersecurity Strategy Centered on Zero Trust
Eddie Pool, the Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Information and Technology at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), joined Federal News Network to discuss the agency’s evolving cybersecurity strategy. Pool explained that the VA is transitioning from an “exclusively compliance-based approach” to a more operational, risk-based model.
Under the new approach, the VA is prioritizing implementation of Zero Trust architecture, which assumes no user or device can be inherently trusted. Core elements of Zero Trust, including micro-segmentation of networks and strong identity and access management, will play a central role in the VA’s cybersecurity posture. Pool noted that the VA is working to integrate these capabilities directly into its modernized technology infrastructure rather than treating them as standalone add-ons.
As part of this shift, the VA is also consolidating the number of cybersecurity and technology tools used across the department. Pool emphasized that standardizing on a smaller set of enterprise tools will allow the agency to focus its resources more effectively and reduce the overall threat landscape. Beyond cybersecurity, the VA is applying similar principles of standardization to its business processes. Pool highlighted ongoing efforts to streamline enterprise workflows and leverage automation and AI to accelerate claims processing and improve service delivery for veterans.
Healthcare Cybersecurity Bill Reintroduced in Senate
CyberScoop reports that a bipartisan group of Senators has reintroduced the “Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act,” first proposed in late 2024. The bill aims to strengthen cybersecurity across the U.S. healthcare system by clarifying Federal agency roles, modernizing regulations, and expanding support for healthcare providers.
The legislation seeks to improve coordination between the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). It directs HHS to work with CISA state coordinators to provide cybersecurity training for healthcare owners and operators. HHS would also be required to develop a sector-wide cybersecurity incident response plan and update Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations to reflect modern security practices.
In addition, the bill establishes a five-year HHS grant program for select healthcare entities, such as academic medical centers and cancer centers, though funding levels have not yet been specified. The bill follows growing concerns over cyberattacks in the healthcare sector, including major ransomware incidents. It also reflects renewed Congressional interest in advancing sector-wide cybersecurity reforms.
New Portfolio Model Drives Army Acquisition Transformation
Federal News Network reports that the Army has begun a major overhaul of its acquisition system, shifting away from managing individual programs towards overseeing broader capability portfolios. The reform, backed by years of recommendations and recently endorsed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is designed to give leaders greater flexibility to move resources within portfolios, accelerate priority efforts, and rapidly adopt emerging technologies.
As part of the transition, former Program Executive Offices (PEOs) are being realigned under newly established Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) and retitled as Capability Program Executives (CPEs). Six PAEs have already been appointed, each overseeing multiple capability areas that integrate acquisition, requirements, and programming functions. Some portfolios have already begun internal restructuring. The new CPE for Command, Control, Communications, and Network (C3N) is reorganizing program offices to support the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control vision.
GSA Announces OneGov Agreement with Tenable
GSA announced a new OneGov agreement with Tenable Public Sector LLC, providing Federal agencies with discounted access to the company’s FedRAMP-authorized Tenable Cloud Security Enterprise solution. The agreement offers a 65 percent discount and is available through GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule.
The offering provides a comprehensive Cloud Native Application Protection Platform designed to help agencies secure sensitive cloud environments as they continue adopting cloud and AI technologies. Agencies may place orders under the agreement through March 31, 2027. Agencies that act before the deadline can also exercise option years with favorable escalation rates, including zero percent in the first year and three percent in years two and three.
“Robust cybersecurity is essential for implementing AI into Federal Government workflows while simultaneously protecting American citizens’ data and information, a crucial component in supporting the White House’s AI Action Plan,” said Federal Acquisition Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum. “This OneGov agreement with Tenable will enable Federal agencies to secure their networks and data more easily and cost-effectively.”
Legal Corner: U.S. House Passes FY 2026 NDAA that includes BIOSECURE
The Legal Corner provides the procurement community with an opportunity to share insights and comments on Legal issues of the day. The comments herein do not necessarily reflect the views of The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement.
Authored by Joy E. Sturm, Allison D. Pugsley, Tim Bergreen, Michael N. Druckman, and Ajay Kuntamukkala; Hogan & Lovells
The final FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was released on December 7, inclusive of a modified version of the Senate-passed BIOSECURE Act from October. This final bill maintains the core structure of the Senate’s BIOSECURE text while making several targeted changes. Congress has kept the government-wide prohibition concept intact, while closing a “gap” that could have resulted in federal health program impact, limiting the scope of coverage, narrowing the “knowledge” requirement, and reducing potential operational friction in areas like overseas health care.
In terms of timing, the NDAA is on a relatively fast track to become law. The House of Representatives passed the NDAA on December 10. The Senate is expected to pass the NDAA during the week of December 15. The White House has issued a formal Statement of Administration Policy supporting the NDAA, stating that the President will sign the NDAA into law when it is presented to him for signature. Depending on exactly when the Senate passes the NDAA, President Trump is expected to sign the NDAA into law either during the week of December 15 or the following week.
The basic structure of BIOSECURE remains the same from the version included in the Senate-passed NDAA: executive agencies will be barred from procuring biotechnology equipment or services from “biotechnology companies of concern” and from entering into contracts performed using such equipment or services. Related prohibitions will apply to certain grants, loans, and cooperative agreements.
The term “biotechnology companies of concern” continues to include 1) companies on a list to be published by the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”), as well as 2) companies included on Department of Defense/War (“DoD”)’s Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies. OMB remains responsible for establishing and managing an interagency process to identify biotechnology companies of concern, maintaining and updating a public list, and coordinating with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) Council on necessary changes to procurement regulations.
Passage and enactment are virtually certain. Once the NDAA is signed, OMB will need to establish the designation process, consult with national security and health agencies on criteria and specific entities, and coordinate with the FAR Council on regulatory execution.
Some noteworthy changes in the final bill:
- First, the conference text narrows the automatic capture of entities on DoD’s Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies. Under the Senate version, 1260H status alone effectively made a firm a biotechnology company of concern, even if the firm in question had no connection with biotechnology. The final bill now requires a biotechnology nexus: a 1260H-listed entity must also be involved to some extent in manufacturing, distributing, providing, or procuring biotechnology equipment or services. Recent news reports indicate that a Pentagon roster of companies to be added to the 1260H list in the next update includes WuXi Apptec.
- Second, affiliates of companies of concern are no longer “automatically” covered by BIOSECURE by virtue of their relationship to a covered company. The earlier Senate text had pulled in any subsidiary, parent, affiliate, or successor of a covered entity as a “biotechnology company of concern,” so long as it met only the “foreign adversary governance/control” criterion. The final bill drops the term “affiliate” entirely and only captures affiliates that are parents, subsidiaries, or successors. And these entities must meet the full set of criteria that apply to directly designated entities, including both the foreign adversary nexus and the specific biotechnology and national security risk factors.
- Third, the scienter standard for contractors is narrowed to require actual “knowledge.” The Senate-passed and earlier versions of the BIOSECURE bill broadly covered contractors that would “know or have reason to believe” that performance of a federal contract would require the use of prohibited biotechnology equipment or services. The final bill pares the restriction back to contracts that the contractor “knows” will require such use, a change that is no doubt welcome to contractors who may not have full visibility of relevant supply chains.
- Fourth, the final bill addresses potential Federal health program impact. We had flagged in our October 25, 2025 alert that although BIOSECURE applies only to federal procurement contracts, and not to reimbursement/payer contracts such as those supporting federal health programs, the bill could have “collateral” federal health program impact on pharma/biotechnology manufacturers supplying BIOSECURE-restricted product. The final text attempts to protect manufacturers from this impact by providing that a company will be deemed to be in compliance with its statutory requirement to make product available for procurement on Federal Supply Schedule contracts, and thus not blocked from Medicare Part B and Medicaid, if the Secretary of VA determines that the company “would comply” with the statutory requirement but for the prohibitions of BIOSECURE.
- Fifth, the final bill clarifies a politically sensitive topic: overseas health care for U.S. government personnel and their families. The earlier Senate-passed bill excepted U.S. employees and uniformed service members whose official duty stations are overseas, as well as certain contractor employees supporting them. The final bill expands that carve-out to explicitly include dependents, TRICARE-covered beneficiaries, and other categories of beneficiaries for whom care is provided by a U.S. department or agency, while maintaining the contractor-employee component.
A January 7, 2025, Federal Register Notice (“90 FR 1105) regarding additions to the 1260H List also published the Reconsideration Process. Entities on the 1260H List seeking reconsideration must submit the following information to DoD:
- Entity Information:
- The listed entity’s name and mailing address (including email address).
- An authorized representative’s name and mailing address (including email address).
- Statement of Reconsideration:
- A statement indicating the entity’s intent to request reconsideration of the Department’s determination.
- A detailed description, supported by evidence, explaining why the entity should be removed from the 1260H List.
- Additional Information:
- Arguments and evidence that demonstrate either 1) an insufficient basis for the listing, or 2) that the circumstances leading to the listing no longer apply.
We note, as a final point, that the timing profile is adjusted at the margins. BIOSECURE prohibitions still do not take effect until after OMB has acted and the FAR Council has amended the regulations. However, in the earlier Senate-passed version, the non-1260H entities added through the OMB process did not become subject to the procurement ban until 180 days after the FAR revisions. The final bill shortens that period to 90 days. For 1260H companies, the FAR implementation period of 60 days has not been revised.
Next steps
If you have questions or would like to discuss, please reach out to our BIOSECURE team: Joy Sturm, Allison Pugsley, Timothy Bergreen, Mike Druckman, Ajay Kuntamukkala, Ari Fridman, Cybil Roehrenbeck, Ashley Roberts, and Ashley Ruhe.
VA Announces Upcoming Mass Modification for FSS Contractors
The VA shared the following update regarding the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program:
Please be advised that the VA FSS will soon issue a mass modification affecting all FSS Schedules, including:
- 65 I B – Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, & Hematology Related Products
- 65 II A – Medical Equipment & Supplies
- 65 II F – Patient Mobility Devices
- 65 II C – Dental Equipment & Supplies
- 65 V II – Invitro Diagnostics, Reagents, Test Kits, & Test Sets
- 65 V A – X-Ray Equipment & Supplies
- 66 III – Cost-Per-Test, Clinical Laboratory Analyzer
- 621 I – Professional & Allied Healthcare Staffing Services
- 621 II – Medical Laboratory Testing & Analysis Services
This modification includes:
- Replacement and update of the Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause;
- Updates to the Signatory Authority Form (dated August 2025); and
- Updates to the Responsibility Evaluation document (dated October 2025)
All current FSS contractors will receive an email notification containing downloadable documents and detailed submission instructions.
Register for the Small Business Summit! Jan. 13
On January 13, the Coalition will host its third annual Small Business Summit, a half-day forum featuring key insights and analyses into the latest developments regarding small business policy, subcontracting, teaming, joint venture agreements, and more.
The program will consist of valuable sessions featuring experts from government and industry, and the chance to network with peers in the procurement community. The Summit is an excellent opportunity for both small and large businesses to increase their knowledge about small business policy and what makes for a successful, sound business relationship.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Regulatory Update
John Klein, SBA Deputy General Counsel, will provide a Regulatory Update, giving key insights into recent and upcoming regulatory changes impacting small businesses. Attendees will be informed on the latest SBA policies and how they affect compliance and opportunities in federal contracting.
Small Business Subcontracting
The Summit also features a panel on small business subcontracting, with perspectives and insights from large and small businesses. Speakers will discuss compliance considerations, opportunities, and practical strategies for building successful partnerships in today’s federal marketplace. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how primes and subs can work together to meet subcontracting goals and deliver best value to government customers.
SBA Policies and Programs Update
Finally, there will be an update on the latest SBA government contracting programs and policies. Experts will review recent regulatory developments, upcoming changes affecting small business eligibility and certifications, and new tools and initiatives designed to support small businesses.
This event is complimentary to all Coalition members, and both in-person and virtual attendance are available! Register here. For any assistance, please contact Madison Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org.
Webinar – Overview of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2026, Jan. 22
Join the Coalition and Moshe Schwartz, President of Etherton and Associates, Inc., on January 22 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) for an Overview of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026.
During the webinar, Moshe will highlight trends and focus areas of the NDAA, including:
- Acquisition;
- The Industrial Base;
- Cybersecurity Provisions; and
- More
To register, click here. For assistance with registration, please contact Mady Whiting at Mady.Whiting@thecgp.org.
Webinar – OASIS+ Phase II: New Domains. Continuous Enrollment. Bigger Possibilities, Jan. 27
GSA is set to reopen all six OASIS+ solicitations on January 12, 2026, under a continuous enrollment model—introducing five new service domains that expand the playing field for professional services contractors. This update reflects Executive Order 14240 and GSA’s push to simplify acquisition and consolidate spend.
On January 27 from 12:00 – 1:00pm EST, please Join Leo Alvarez, Principal at Baker Tilly, Dylan Schreiner, Government Contractor Solutions Senior Manager at Baker Tilly, and the Coalition for a practical briefing on Phase II of OASIS+. Leo and Dylan will cover the upcoming pre-amendment notice, draft scorecards, and strategies to position your firm for success.
Topics include:
- The five new domains and their implications;
- Preparing for continuous enrollment; and
- Teaming and qualification best practices.
Whether you’re an incumbent or a newcomer, this session will help you navigate the next chapter of OASIS+.
To register, click here. For assistance with registration, please contact Mady Whiting at Mady.Whiting@thecgp.org.
Webinar – Commerciality Considerations of DoD’s Memo on “Transforming the Defense Acquisition System into the Warfighting Acquisition System,” Jan. 29
On November 7th, the Department of War released a memorandum outlining its initiative to “Transform the Defense Acquisition System into the Warfighting Acquisition System.” Join the Coalition on January 29th from 12:00 – 1:00pm EST for a presentation by Peter Terenzio of Covington and Mike Tomaselli of Chess Consulting as they examine the memo’s major themes and the implications for government contractors.
The session will include a focused discussion on the regulatory framework governing commercial contracting, given the memorandum’s emphasis on expanding the defense industrial base through a “commercial first” strategy. Topics will include:
• Key themes and objectives identified in the memo;
• FAR Part 12 vs. FAR Part 15 (commercial vs. negotiated acquisitions);
• Definitions of commerciality under FAR 2.101;
• Commercial item determinations and DCMA’s role; and
• Alignment with the FAR Overhaul and proposed CAS changes.
To register, click here. For assistance with registration, please contact Mady Whiting at Mady.Whiting@thecgp.org.
2025 Small Business Regulatory Year in Review, Feb. 4
The Coalition will host a virtual 2025 Small Business Regulatory Year in Review presentation on February 4 from 12:00-1:00 PM (ET)! The event features industry experts David Black, Partner at Holland and Knight, Ken Dodds, Vice President of Acquisition Policy at The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement, and Jon Williams, Partner at PilieroMazza, who will provide insights on the regulatory cases and updates of the past year that affected both large and small business contractors.
During the event, Black, Dodds, and Williams will cover a wide range of topics, including observations on:
- Small Business Administration (SBA) updates;
- Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) cases;
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)/Court of Federal Claims (COFC) decisions;
- And More
Small and large businesses are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions in advance of the event, please contact Joseph Snyderwine at Jsnyderwine@thecgp.org.
To register, click here. For assistance with registration, please contact Mady Whiting at Mady.Whiting@thecgp.org.
Earn Conference Discounts through the Member Referral Program!
The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to offer our Member Referral Program!
For each new member your organization refers, and then joins the Coalition, you’ll receive a $250 discount toward registration for either the Spring or Fall Training Conference. There’s no limit to how many discounts you can earn!
Start referring today to enjoy the rewards while helping expand the Coalition’s membership base and advancing our mission of promoting common-sense procurement.
To make a referral or if you have questions about the program, please contact Heather Tarpley, Vice President of Business Development & Sales, at HTarpley@thecgp.org.
Thank you for being a valued member of the Coalition. Your support is key to our success!
All GWAC Holders: Take the GWAC Survey
The Coalition is surveying its member companies that currently hold the following GWAC contracts:
- Alliant 2
- NASA SEWP
- CIO-SP3
- VETS 2
- STARS 3
The purpose of the survey is to identify the strengths and potential areas of improvement for these GWAC vehicles for key stakeholders like the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA).
Take the GWAC Survey here.
All current GWAC contract holders are encouraged to participate. Please note that individual company names will NOT be shared with the Government. The survey responses are for non-attribution.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org.
FY24 VA Data for Healthcare Members
To increase the number of valuable tools available for members, the Coalition has compiled several data sets pertaining to VA Medical Centers’ procedures, diagnoses, and product spend. Below is a description of the different VA data reports that the Coalition can provide to healthcare members based on areas of interest to their business:
- Diagnosis data by each VA Medical Center: Members can request a report by providing the relevant International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 codes of interest to their business.
- Procedure data by each VA Medical Center: Members can request a report by providing the relevant Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes of interest to their business.
- Prosthetic (medical implants, DME) product spend by VA Medical Center: members can request a report by providing the relevant Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes of interest to their business for items managed by VHA Prosthetics.
For any data requests or related questions, please contact Michael Hanafin at mhanafin@thecgp.org.
Discounted FPS Training Offerings for Coalition Members
To complement the Coalition’s current education and training offerings, we have partnered with Federal Publications Seminars (FPS) to provide even more online training courses to our members at an affordable price. FPS will provide Coalition members access to an annual training subscription to both the FPSOnline Professional and FPSOnline Premium curriculum at a 20 percent discount.
Use promo code 20CGPSUB at checkout to receive the discounted price.
Learn more and register here.
Group Pricing Available:
For individual pricing on a OnePass subscription, or to inquire about group pricing for all subscription types, please contact Catherine Restovichat Catherine@fedpubseminars.com.