WEBINAR

Join CohnReznick’s experienced Government Contracting team as they share insights into the latest U.S. government shift toward commercial item acquisitions. The panel will also share discuss how this may affect the broader market and your organization.   

Designed for GovCon executives, accounting and finance departments, and business development and proposal teams, topics to be discussed include: 

• Updates in the marketplace  
• Revolutionary FAR overhaul and 2026 NDAA 
• Potential impacts 
• FAR Part 12 vs. FAR Part 15 
• Commercial item strategy  

Live webinar participants are anticipated to qualify for 1.5 CPE credits in the Specialized Knowledge field of study. See additional details below. 

SPEAKERS

Lori Allen

Director,

Government Contracting Practice

CohnReznick

Jon Bencivenga

Director,

Government Contracting Practice

CohnReznick

CPE Information

Live event participants can earn up to 1.5 CPE credits in the Specialized Knowledge field of study.

Program description: Join CohnReznick’s experienced Government Contracting team as they share insights into the latest U.S. government shift toward commercial item acquisitions. The panel will also share discuss how this may affect the broader market and your organization. 

Program level: Intermediate- Developing subject knowledge 

Prerequisites: At least one year of hands-on experience supporting government contracting planning or implementation activities. 

Advanced preparation: None

Topics to be discussed include:

At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to: 

• Identify the major changes introduced through recent executive orders, the FAR overhaul, and the 2026 NDAA, and explain their potential impact on government contracting processes and market conditions.
• Compare the government’s evolving commercial item acquisition approach — including distinctions between FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 — to assess how this shift could influence procurement strategies and compliance expectations.
• Evaluate how upcoming regulatory and market changes may affect their organization’s operations, pricing, accounting, business development, and proposal functions, and summarize key risk and opportunity areas.
• Assess the strategic implications of a potential shift toward commercial item procurement and rethink or refine their organization’s commercial item strategy to align with emerging federal priorities. 
• Develop an action-oriented understanding of marketplace updates, enabling them to stay informed, guide internal stakeholders, and support decision-making as the government transitions toward new acquisition models.

Instructional Delivery Method: Webinars: Group Internet Based

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