Following last week’s conference, The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) has kicked off a busy winter of webinars, continuing the conversation on the most pressing policy, procurement, and market developments facing the acquisition community. Our first webinar took place yesterday, and we were pleased to welcome Moshe Schwartz, President of Etherton and Associates and Coalition Defense Fellow, for an in-depth discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Thank you to Moshe for sharing timely insights and analysis on the NDAA with our members. For those who were unable to attend, the recording is now available on the Member Portal.
We are excited to build on this strong start with a robust lineup of upcoming webinars covering a wide range of acquisition policies, regulatory developments, and emerging trends across the federal market. We encourage members to explore the full schedule, register for upcoming sessions, and take advantage of these opportunities to stay informed and engaged throughout the winter! 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 reopened 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 (EO) 14240 and GSA’s push to simplify acquisition and consolidate federal spend.
On January 27 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET), 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.
Webinar – Implications of the Executive Order on Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting, Jan. 28
The President’s January 7, 2026, “Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting” Executive Order will have significant implications for defense contractors of all sizes, including both prime contractors and their suppliers.
The Coalition is pleased to welcome back Jonathan Aronie, Anne Perry, and Ryan Roberts of Sheppard Mullin on January 28 at 12:00 PM (ET) to walk us through the new EO, discuss its implications, and share a framework for proactively assessing and mitigating risk.
Attendees will gain practical and actionable insights that will be valuable to a range of corporate functions whose roles are implicated by the EO, including Legal, Contracts, Finance, Executive Comensation, Human Resources, Investor Relations, the C-Suite, and the Board of Directors. You don’t want to miss this timely and insightful discussion! To register, click here.
Webinar – Commerciality Considerations of DoW’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 29 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) 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.
2025 Small Business Year in Review, Feb. 4
The Coalition will host a 2025 Small Business Year in Review webinar on February 4 from 12:00-1:00 PM (ET)! The event features industry experts David Black, Partner at Holland and Knight, Jon Williams, Partner at PilieroMazza, and Ken Dodds, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at the Coalition, who will provide insights on the regulatory changes and decisions of the past year that impact 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
- Part 19 of the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul
Small and large businesses are encouraged to attend. To register, click here.
GSA Contract Management Best Practices, Feb. 5
Join us on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET) for an insightful webinar on GSA Contract Management Best Practices, led by Sergey Bogol, VP of GSA Contract Management Operations at Price Reporter.
With over 20 years of hands-on experience in supporting GSA contractors, Price Reporter experts will share strategies that successful contractors use to grow and thrive in their GSA business as we move into 2026. In this webinar, Sergey will provide you with a practical contract management playbook centered on repeatable routines designed to protect your contracts and enhance performance. Their playbook is founded on three core pillars that ensure long-term success with GSA:
- Best Practices for Compliance: Learn how to maintain compliance effectively.
- Strategies for Business Growth: Discover ways to expand your business with government contracts.
- Automation and Scaling Techniques: Find out how to automate processes for next-level growth.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your GSA contract management skills! To register, click here.