• Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Is It Possible to Create Your Own Contract? Let’s See What FAR 15.6 Says

    FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

  • Acquisition Hour: Learning about DOD Critical Technology Areas

    We are on the precipice of a new and expanded DIB. DoD has identified 6 technologies essential to addressing the United States' most pressing national security challenges. As a result a new supply chain and new DIB members will be needed. This Acquisition Hour will discuss these technologies and the types of business which should […]

  • Navigating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – TKO Webinar

    Join us for a comprehensive webinar designed to help defense contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers understand and prepare for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. CMMC is a Department of Defense (DoD) program created to protect sensitive unclassified information shared within the defense industrial base (DIB). Compliance is becoming a mandatory condition for new and […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Broad Agency Announcements – Seeking Innovative Research and Development (R&D) Ideas

    FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

  • Cyber Thursday: CMMC: Control Set Series: 3.3 Audit and Accountability

    This session reviews the Audit and Accountability requirements within CMMC practice group 3.3. It explains the purpose of audit logs, logging practices, and the need to track system activity to support security investigations. The webinar describes what types of events should be recorded, how logs support accountability, and the importance of protecting audit information. It […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: SAM Data Bank – Follow the Data to Identify Customers

    FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

  • 2026 America’s Seed Fund Week

    America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding. What Is America's Seed Fund? America's Seed Fund awards over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Small […]

  • Federal Market Insights [FMI]: Navigating the Federal Laboratory Consortium: A Guide for Small Business Innovators

    FEDERAL MARKET INSIGHTS is an informal podcast designed to provide valuable information about the government marketplace for businesses interested in government contracting. Each episode is a concise 30-minute session, scheduled during the noon hour on Tuesdays. We review noteworthy items published during the week, delve into key topics, and offer background information and perspectives relevant […]

  • Acquisition Hour: CONTRACTING IN DISASTERS: Doing Business with Emergency Agencies

    When disasters strike, federal, state, and local agencies must act quickly to provide relief, restore services, and support affected communities. This creates unique contracting opportunities for businesses that can supply goods and services in times of crisis. Understanding how emergency procurement works is essential for small businesses that want to be ready when opportunities arise. […]