
December 6, 2023 | JMU Alumni Zoom Webinar
Navigating the Federal Contracting Arena: Insights and Updates for Small Businesses
Join us for a webinar featuring Ken Dodds, Vice President of Acquisition Policy at the Coalition for Government Procurement and former SBA executive and JMU alum, as we delve into topics affecting small business contracting in the federal market. Moderated by Kevin Plexico, SVP Deltek.

Time & Location
December 6, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
JMU Alumni Zoom Webinar
About The Event
The discussion will cover a range of topics pivotal to understanding and navigating the evolving landscape of federal contracting, from recent court decisions to proposed regulatory changes.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT TODAY (YOU MUST REGISTER VIA JMU ZOOM)
The highlighted topics include:
- Unpacking the Ultima Court decision and its implications on the 8(a) Program, providing a nuanced understanding of how this ruling could affect small disadvantaged business contractors.
- A closer look at the SBA's ramped-up enforcement concerning HUBZone employees, and what it means for compliance and eligibility.
- Deciphering the distinctions between GAO and COFC's evaluation of protégé past performance in agency evaluations, and how these differences can impact your contracting opportunities.
- Unraveling the SBA/DOD guidance on joint venture facility clearances, and its potential implications on collaborative ventures in the federal market.
- Delving into the proposed FAR rules aimed at implementing SBA rules on size and status recertification, and protests for set-aside orders under full and open contracts, shedding light on how these changes might affect the procurement landscape.
- Examining the outlook for small businesses amidst the observed decline in unique small business participants in the federal market over recent years, and exploring strategies to thrive in the current federal contracting ecosystem.
With Ken Dodds' seasoned insights and extensive experience, participants will garner a deeper understanding of the current challenges and opportunities within the federal contracting realm, empowering them to make informed decisions in their contracting endeavors.
Navigating the Federal Contracting Arena: Insights and Updates for Small Businesses
Wed, Dec 06
|JMU Alumni Zoom Webinar
Join us for a webinar featuring Ken Dodds, Vice President of Acquisition Policy at the Coalition for Government Procurement and former SBA executive and JMU alum, as we delve into topics affecting small business contracting in the federal market. Moderated by Kevin Plexico, SVP Deltek.


Time & Location
Dec 06, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
JMU Alumni Zoom Webinar
Guests
About The Event
The discussion will cover a range of topics pivotal to understanding and navigating the evolving landscape of federal contracting, from recent court decisions to proposed regulatory changes.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT TODAY (YOU MUST REGISTER VIA JMU ZOOM)
https://www.alumni.jmu.edu/s/1591/18/interior.aspx?sid=1591&gid=3&pgid=9485&cid=15249&ecid=15249&authkey=y0KsrrryjjIKbEo66kEk9JiooZgI4lcm6vXrY6019eJ3Pm3UOAW6%2bw%3d%3d
The highlighted topics include:
- Unpacking the Ultima Court decision and its implications on the 8(a) Program, providing a nuanced understanding of how this ruling could affect small disadvantaged business contractors.
- A closer look at the SBA's ramped-up enforcement concerning HUBZone employees, and what it means for compliance and eligibility.
- Deciphering the distinctions between GAO and COFC's evaluation of protégé past performance in agency evaluations, and how these differences can impact your contracting opportunities.
- Unraveling the SBA/DOD guidance on joint venture facility clearances, and its potential implications on collaborative ventures in the federal market.
- Delving into the proposed FAR rules aimed at implementing SBA rules on size and status recertification, and protests for set-aside orders under full and open contracts, shedding light on how these changes might affect the procurement landscape.
- Examining the outlook for small businesses amidst the observed decline in unique small business participants in the federal market over recent years, and exploring strategies to thrive in the current federal contracting ecosystem.
With Ken Dodds' seasoned insights and extensive experience, participants will garner a deeper understanding of the current challenges and opportunities within the federal contracting realm, empowering them to make informed decisions in their contracting endeavors.