WEBINAR (MONT): Elements of an Adequate Proposal
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- Washington, District of Columbia 20405, United States
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About this opportunity
GSA's Office of Small Business is conducting a webinar on August 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET on elements of an adequate proposal in federal contracting, presented by Nicholas Smith, Customer Specialist at the Defense Contracting Audit Agency. Registration is required to attend the online session. The training is designed to help contractors understand proposal adequacy standards, cost element justification (including direct labor, material, subcontracts, Other Direct Costs, and indirect rates), and alignment of proposal content with government evaluation criteria. Learning objectives include identifying frequent proposal mistakes and remedial actions. The webinar targets small businesses seeking clarity on proposal preparation requirements and compliance standards essential to winning federal contracts. Interested contractors should register by August 26 to receive confirmation details for joining the meeting. Additional training opportunities and small business resources are available through GSA's Small Business Resources page and the Office of Small Business.
Notice text
Join OSB and the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) for a Monthly OSB National Training (MONT) for information on the “Elements of an Adequate Proposal.” During this webinar, we will go through a proposal adequacy checklist and help businesses gain clarity and confidence to craft proposals that meet all government standards with ease.
Navigating the complexities of proposal preparation and ensuring adequacy can be daunting. However, this training is designed to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of all proposal cost elements, including direct labor, material, subcontracts, Other Direct Costs (ODCs), and indirect rates and obtain practical guidance on what to consider when trying to justify each cost element. Winning government contracts hinges on submitting strong compliant proposals.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding Proposal Adequacy in Gov’t Contracting
- Alignment of proposal content with evaluation criteria
- Identify frequent proposal mistakes & actions to remedy
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:00 PM ET (US and Canada)
Location: Online (Registration required)
Speaker: Nicholas Smith, Customer Specialist, DCAA Directorate, Navy Team
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
About OSB: OSB has nationwide responsibility for GSA’s small business programs and is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses. OSB collaborates with GSA mission delivery and support offices to meet and exceed statutory prime and subcontracting small business and socio-economic small business goals. OSB promotes small business access to GSA’s nationwide procurement opportunities, ensures small business participation, and provides training.
To learn about upcoming training opportunities and access additional resources, visit our Small Business Resources page.
Follow us on LinkedIn GSAOSB, visit www.gsa.gov/small-business, or contact an OSB small business specialist.
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