When:
February 18, 2026, 9:00 AKST - 10:30 AKST
Where:
Live Webinar
Cost:
Free
The SBA’s recent suspension of more than 1,000 8(a) firms has created uncertainty, anxiety, and a flood of questions across the government contracting community. What does a suspension really mean? What options do firms have? And how should contractors be thinking strategically about the 8(a) Program right now?
In this 90-minute session of GovCon Roundup Live, Carroll Bernard and Steven Koprince will break down the current state of the 8(a) Program and help contractors understand what’s happening and why it matters.
We’ll begin with a practical discussion of Steven Koprince’s recent article, “8(a) Program Suspension Appeals: A Primer,” including:
- What an 8(a) suspension is and is not
- The real impact of a suspension on current and future contracts
- How the SBA appeals process works and what firms should realistically expect
- Why understanding suspension and appeal rules matters for all 8(a) participants and applicants
From there, we’ll shift into an extended Ask Us Anything format, focused entirely on your questions and concerns, including:
- What suspended firms should consider doing now
- How pending applicants should think about timing and risk
- Whether firms should delay applying to avoid starting the nine-year clock in a volatile environment
- What current developments may mean for sole-source awards
- How firms approaching graduation should be thinking strategically
- And any other 8(a)-related questions that are on your mind
This session is designed to be candid, educational, and highly interactive, with a strong emphasis on live Q&A and real-world considerations rather than theory.
If you’re in the 8(a) Program, considering applying, advising 8(a) firms, or simply trying to understand where things stand, this conversation will give you clarity in a moment when it’s badly needed.
The SBA’s recent suspension of more than 1,000 8(a) firms has created uncertainty, anxiety, and a flood of questions across the government contracting community. What does a suspension really mean? What options do firms have? And how should contractors be thinking strategically about the 8(a) Program right now?
In this 90-minute session of GovCon Roundup Live, Carroll Bernard and Steven Koprince will break down the current state of the 8(a) Program and help contractors understand what’s happening and why it matters.
We’ll begin with a practical discussion of Steven Koprince’s recent article, “8(a) Program Suspension Appeals: A Primer,” including:
- What an 8(a) suspension is and is not
- The real impact of a suspension on current and future contracts
- How the SBA appeals process works and what firms should realistically expect
- Why understanding suspension and appeal rules matters for all 8(a) participants and applicants
From there, we’ll shift into an extended Ask Us Anything format, focused entirely on your questions and concerns, including:
- What suspended firms should consider doing now
- How pending applicants should think about timing and risk
- Whether firms should delay applying to avoid starting the nine-year clock in a volatile environment
- What current developments may mean for sole-source awards
- How firms approaching graduation should be thinking strategically
- And any other 8(a)-related questions that are on your mind
This session is designed to be candid, educational, and highly interactive, with a strong emphasis on live Q&A and real-world considerations rather than theory.
If you’re in the 8(a) Program, considering applying, advising 8(a) firms, or simply trying to understand where things stand, this conversation will give you clarity in a moment when it’s badly needed.
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