When:
March 31, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where:
Webinar
Cost:
Free
Could foreign ownership—even indirectly—put your contracts at risk?
If your company performs classified work, partners with foreign investors, has overseas affiliates, or is considering outside funding, Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) rules may apply to you.
And the stakes are rising.
In 2026, the Department of War (DoW) is expected to release its “Section 847” rules, expanding FOCI principles to certain unclassified prime contracts and subcontracts valued at $5 million or more. As a result, companies that have never had to consider FOCI may soon need to do so.
Why This Matters for Contractors
FOCI issues can:
- Delay or block contract awards
- Prevent access to classified work
- Trigger additional reporting and compliance requirements
- Impact eligibility for certain programs
Under Section 847, FOCI considerations may also extend further into the supply chain than many contractors expect.
Understanding these rules before they affect your eligibility is far better than discovering them in the middle of an award process.
What You’ll Learn
In this webinar, Govology Legal Analyst Steven Koprince breaks down FOCI in clear, practical terms, including:
- Which federal contracts are subject to FOCI rules?
- How will Section 847 apply FOCI principles to unclassified DoW contracts and subcontracts?
- How does the government evaluate whether a contractor is operating under foreign ownership, influence, or control?
- What responsibilities does a contractor or potential contractor have to identify and report FOCI concerns?
- How can a contractor mitigate an actual or potential FOCI problem?
- What are some common misconceptions about the FOCI rules?
- How do FOCI concepts apply to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs?
Who Should Attend?
- Contractors performing or pursuing classified work
- Companies with foreign investors, parent companies, or affiliates
- Small businesses seeking DoW prime or subcontract awards
- SBIR/STTR participants
- Growth and compliance leaders monitoring regulatory risk
If your business touches defense, classified information, or international ownership in any way, this is an issue you can’t afford to misunderstand.
This session will help you identify potential exposure early and position your company to stay eligible and competitive.
This webinar is presented by Govology and has a registration fee. To attend the webinar free of charge, there is an Alaska APEX discount coded offered to Alaska-registered APEX Accelerators clients only.
For more information about the webinar or to request the code, contact Lynda Gregory, at 907-786-7258 or email her at lmgregory@alaska.edu.
Could foreign ownership—even indirectly—put your contracts at risk?
If your company performs classified work, partners with foreign investors, has overseas affiliates, or is considering outside funding, Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) rules may apply to you.
And the stakes are rising.
In 2026, the Department of War (DoW) is expected to release its “Section 847” rules, expanding FOCI principles to certain unclassified prime contracts and subcontracts valued at $5 million or more. As a result, companies that have never had to consider FOCI may soon need to do so.
Why This Matters for Contractors
FOCI issues can:
- Delay or block contract awards
- Prevent access to classified work
- Trigger additional reporting and compliance requirements
- Impact eligibility for certain programs
Under Section 847, FOCI considerations may also extend further into the supply chain than many contractors expect.
Understanding these rules before they affect your eligibility is far better than discovering them in the middle of an award process.
What You’ll Learn
In this webinar, Govology Legal Analyst Steven Koprince breaks down FOCI in clear, practical terms, including:
- Which federal contracts are subject to FOCI rules?
- How will Section 847 apply FOCI principles to unclassified DoW contracts and subcontracts?
- How does the government evaluate whether a contractor is operating under foreign ownership, influence, or control?
- What responsibilities does a contractor or potential contractor have to identify and report FOCI concerns?
- How can a contractor mitigate an actual or potential FOCI problem?
- What are some common misconceptions about the FOCI rules?
- How do FOCI concepts apply to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs?
Who Should Attend?
- Contractors performing or pursuing classified work
- Companies with foreign investors, parent companies, or affiliates
- Small businesses seeking DoW prime or subcontract awards
- SBIR/STTR participants
- Growth and compliance leaders monitoring regulatory risk
If your business touches defense, classified information, or international ownership in any way, this is an issue you can’t afford to misunderstand.
This session will help you identify potential exposure early and position your company to stay eligible and competitive.
This webinar is presented by Govology and has a registration fee. To attend the webinar free of charge, there is an Alaska APEX discount coded offered to Alaska-registered APEX Accelerators clients only.
For more information about the webinar or to request the code, contact Lynda Gregory, at 907-786-7258 or email her at lmgregory@alaska.edu.