Session 1: The New Rules of the Game

A targeted overview of the RFO focused on how Government decision-making is evolving and what that means for industry. | Live Virtual Training | 90 minutes | 1.5 CPE/CLP | Member: $55 | Non-member: $69 | June 23, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30 PM ET

 

 

Understanding How the Government Will Think Differently 

Description:

Topics include:

  • Shift from compliance to judgment-based acquisition
  • Changing buying behaviors and expectations - Required for Use vehicles
  • Key elements: FAR Companion, Category Management, Practitioner Tools
  • Collaboration opportunities in requirements development
  • Socioeconomic considerations through an industry strategy lens


Industry
 Takeaway: 
How do I align my approach to how Contracting Officers are now allowed to think?

Government Takeaway: 
How do I use increased flexibility and judgment to design smarter acquisition strategies that attract stronger industry solutions?

Who Should Attend This Session:

This session is designed for industry professionals involved in:

  • Business Development and Capture
  • Proposal Development and Management
  • Program and Project Management
  • Contracts and Subcontracts
  • Growth and Strategy Leadership
  • Government acquisition professionals seeking to better understand industry behavior, incentives, and response strategies in the evolving acquisition landscape will also benefit

Prerequisites: 

NA

What You'll Learn:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Describe how Government acquisition decision making is shifting from compliance focused processes to judgment based approaches and explain why this change matters to industry
  • Explain evolving Government buying behaviors and expectations, including Required for Use vehicles and the role of FAR Companions, Category Management, and practitioner tools
  • Summarize how collaboration opportunities and socioeconomic considerations influence Government thinking during requirements development and acquisition planning
 

Credits: 1.5 CPE/CLP credits for participation

Cost: $55 Members/$69 Non-members

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When
6/23/2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Eastern Daylight Time
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Registration ends 6/23/2026 8:00 AM EDT
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