The Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20405, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The General Services Administration (GSA) has published a Special Notice announcing a training session on the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool. This online training event is hosted by GSA's Office of Small Business Utilization (OSDBU) and is designed to help contractors discover and navigate planned federal procurement opportunities. The session is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time and will be led by Kemba Gilmore, a Small Business Specialist in the National Capital Region. Registration is required to participate, and attendees will receive a confirmation email with meeting details upon signup. This initiative reflects GSA's commitment to promoting small business access to federal contracting opportunities.
The training session aims to educate contractors on how to effectively utilize the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool, which is mandated under the Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988 and provides information on anticipated contract opportunities across multiple federal agencies. Participants will learn about the tool's features, including how to use filters and keywords to streamline searches and identify relevant opportunities. The learning objectives focus on understanding opportunity information and leveraging it strategically to navigate the federal marketplace. There are no set-aside requirements or specific eligibility restrictions mentioned, indicating the training is open to all interested contractors seeking to expand their understanding of federal procurement planning. Contractors can register through GSA's OSDBU Events page or access additional resources through GSA's Small Business Resources page.
Notice text
Join OSDBU’s First Friday training on how to use the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool to discover planned procurements. This session will discuss tool features and how to take advantage of the information in the tool to assist you in navigating the federal marketplace.
Public Law (PL) 100-656, the Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988, amended the Small Business Act to emphasize acquisition planning and require agencies to prepare a forecast of expected contract opportunities, including those that small businesses can perform. The Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool provides information on anticipated federal contracting opportunities for several agencies.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss features within the tool
- Utilize filters and keywords to streamline your searches
- Understanding opportunity information and using it to your advantage
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM ET in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Location: Online (Registration required)
Speaker: Kemba Gilmore, Small Business Specialist, National Capital Region (NCR)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
About OSDBU: OSDBU has nationwide responsibility for GSA’s small business programs and is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses. OSDBU collaborates with GSA mission delivery and support offices to meet and exceed statutory prime and subcontracting small business and socio-economic small business goals. OSDBU promotes small business access to GSA’s nationwide procurement opportunities, ensures small business participation, and provides training.
To learn about upcoming training opportunities, visit our OSDBU Events page. To see more resources, visit our Small Business Resources page.
Follow us on X @GSAOSDBU, LinkedIn GSAOSDBU, visit www.gsa.gov/small-business, or contact an OSDBU small business specialist.
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