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.
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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!