Government Contractor Challenges in 2026 Webinar

Overview

This FREE webinar will offer attendees an overview of the most significant regulatory, compliance, and operational updates affecting government contractors in 2026. Covering critical developments from DCAA audit expectations and Defense Department acquisition strategies to NDAA updates, cybersecurity requirements, and the latest changes to the FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards, this session is designed to keep contractors informed and prepared. Attendees will also gain practical insight into recent trends, executive orders, employee training requirements, incurred cost proposal planning, and the evolving landscape for small businesses and nontraditional agreements. By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer picture of the broad range of anticipated changes in the coming year and the steps they need to take to remain compliant and ready for upcoming challenges.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this two-hour webinar, participants will learn more about the following topics:

• DCAA Update (Post-Staff Reductions, Audit Expectations)
• DOW Acquisition Transformation Strategy (Rebuilding the Arsenal of Freedom)
• FY 2026 NDAA Status (House and Senate Updates)
• Cybersecurity (Cost and Compliance Impact)
• Contract Terminations (Trends and Contractor Response)
• Executive Orders Update (DEI and Affirmative Action)
• DOJ Civil Fraud Initiative and False Claims Act Enforcement Update
• The FAR and DFARS Overhaul Update
• Cost Accounting Standards Board Update (Expectations and Potential Impact)
• Employee Training (Requirements and Compliance Impact)
• Incurred Cost Proposals (Timing and Resource Planning)
• Business Systems Compliance Update
• Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) - Nontraditional Update
• Small Business Updates
• Contracting Decisions and Risk Considerations
• DOE Indirect Rate Limitations on Grants (Non-Profit and For-Profit Organizations)

Program Content

During the webinar, your faculty will discuss topics that contractors need to be aware of, including updates on DCAA and audit expectations, the FY 2026 NDAA, Department of War acquisition and regulatory changes, the impact of evolving cybersecurity and compliance requirements, trends in contract terminations and enforcement actions, changes in executive orders and cost accounting standards, employee training and business systems compliance, developments in Other Transaction Agreements, small business program updates, and key risk considerations affecting contractors in 2026.

About Redstone GCI

RGCI enables contractors doing business with the U.S. government to comply with the complex and challenging procurement regulatory provisions and contract requirements by providing superior cost, pricing, accounting, and contracts administration consulting expertise to clients expeditiously, efficiently, and within customer expectations. Our consulting expertise and experience is unparalleled in understanding unique challenges of government contractors, our operating procedures are crafted and monitored to ensure rock-solid compliance, and our company’s charter and implementing policies are designed to continuously meet needs of clients while fostering a long-term partnership with each client through pro-active communication with our clients.