Webinar Overview
Federal acquisition is shifting fast. Contract consolidation, FAR Part 8 revisions, and GSA’s expanding role in managing IDIQs are redrawing the rules for how agencies buy. Threshold changes, purchase card pilots, and CO staff reassignments are adding even more uncertainty.
Join us for a candid look at what consolidation really means for federal contractors in FY26 — and how to navigate the risks while seizing emerging opportunities. Policy expert Shauna Weatherly shares insider insights on the policy drivers behind these changes, while GovCon strategist Judy Bradt connects the dots to the strategies you need to compete and win. >> MORE
Who Should Attend
- Government contractors preparing for FY26 opportunities
- Owners and executives planning growth strategies amid procurement changes
- Capture and BD professionals navigating GSA Schedules, IDIQs, and threshold shifts
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What You Will Learn
Even experienced contractors are asking tough questions: Will my agency still buy the same way? How will GSA Schedules be used? Which thresholds or policies might cut me out — or give me an edge?
This webinar will give you the context and clarity you need, including:
✅ What FAR Part 8 revisions and new SAT/micro-purchase thresholds really mean for quotes, justifications, and sole-source awards
✅ How consolidation is reshaping GSA Schedules, IDIQs, and agency-specific contracts in FY26
✅ What shifting roles of contracting officers — and GSA “ingesting” agency staff — mean for your pipeline
✅ Where SmartPay successor pilots and reactivated purchase cards are headed, and what they signal for everyday federal buying
✅ Why Q1 FY26 may be busier than expected — and how to prepare for early opportunities
…plus resources to help you anticipate the changes and align your strategy with how agencies will actually buy in FY26.
Webinar is complimentary. All registrants receive link to the recording.
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Webinar Details
Contract Consolidation & GSA Schedules 2026: Outlook and Opportunities
What You’ll Learn:
- FAR Part 8 revisions and thresholds: What the new SAT and micro-purchase (MP) thresholds mean for quotes, justifications, and sole-source awards on GSA Schedules.
- How agencies are actually using GSA Schedules: Why eBuy doesn’t show you everything, when contracting officers “skip” past performance, and how consolidation shifts common products and services.
- Contract consolidation in motion: Insights from Executive Orders and OBM memos — what’s already been consolidated, what’s in progress, and how IDIQs are being pushed back to GSA.
- What it means for contracting officers: How GSA is reassigning or “ingesting” agency COs and staff, and what that means for how awards will be made in FY26.
- Purchase card programs in transition: Successor to GSA SmartPay, agency pilots in purchase/travel/fleet, and what reactivated cards could mean for small-dollar federal buying.
- The FY26 funding climate: Including why Federal Q1 could be busier than usual, and how Congress might respond if funds are not appropriated as authorized.
🚀 Watch this session to learn how contract consolidation and GSA Schedule changes will impact the way you do business with the federal government. You’ll leave with clarity, actionable insight, and the strategies you need to protect your pipeline and prepare for growth.
Why This Matters
“Consolidation isn’t the end. It’s a new way of doing business — and a chance to position smarter.”
Federal buyers are under pressure to streamline. Vehicles are being merged, roles are shifting, and the tools for awarding contracts are being rewritten. If you don’t understand the implications, you risk being left out — even in areas where you’ve succeeded before.
This session gives you the roadmap to adapt, prepare, and seize the opportunities created by contract consolidation — so you can keep your federal business moving forward in FY26 and beyond.
Meet Your Speakers
Judy Bradt
CEO, Summit Insight
GovCon growth strategist, speaker, and creator of the Players and Layers® methodology.
With over 37 years of experience helping businesses win Federal contracts, Judy brings practical, proven strategies to help you build trust, navigate complexity, and accelerate results.
Shauna Weatherly
CEO, FedSubK
A former Senior Procurement Executive, Shauna brings decades of experience shaping federal acquisition policy. She now advises companies on navigating subcontracting, compliance, and the impact of procurement reforms — with a focus on helping contractors understand and succeed under shifting rules.
✨ Reserve your spot for this complimentary webinar and discover how to navigate contract consolidation and GSA Schedules in FY26 — and position your business to win.
Available live and on demand. Original broadcast date: 21 October 2025