Sole Source contracts represent a significant portion of government contract awards and are used by many Contracting Officers because they are fast, easy, and don’t require reviewing dozens of proposals.

This briefing will provide an updated look at the Sole Source contracting space and how companies can identify and capture opportunities. Since the beginning of the Trump Administration, a wave of speed, uncertainty and shifting priorities are driving contract actions. With billions expected to be spent before the end of the fiscal year, the race is already underway, especially agencies anticipate changes to mission focus. The use of Sole Source awards is expanding under both long-standing and newly re-emphasized authorities - these pathways are especially critical in this transition year, where agency programs are under pressure to both spend efficiently and realign with changing priorities.

Your company may qualify for streamlined Sole Source awards worth $7 million or more, particularly through approvals by high-level procurement officials like the Senior Procurement Executive (e.g., ASAALT at DoD). With shifting policy signals from the new administration, now is the time to position your business as a fast-response, no-hassle partner for federal buyers under pressure.

Recommended Attendees:

Recommended attendees for this briefing include small businesses holding socio-economic certifications such as:

•  8(a)
• WOSB
• SDVOSB/VOSB
• HubZone

Additionally, companies possessing proprietary technologies or processes, as well as larger businesses interested in teaming arrangements with qualified small businesses, are encouraged to participate.

 Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed-caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.

1:00 PM  Topical Overview

• What is a Sole Source Contract
• How Sole-Source Contracts Works
• Why Buyers Use Sole-Source
• When Buyers Use Sole Source
• What You Can Do Right Now To Win

1:15 PM  isiFederal Overview

1:25 PM  Sole-Source Overview

• Types of Sole-Source
• Contracting Act of 1984
• Qualifying for a Sole-Source

1:35 PM  Sole-Source Approval Levels

• No Approval Needed
• Simplified Acquisition (up to $750K)
• Large Contract Approval

1:45 PM  Sole-Source Opportunities

• Identifying Sole-Source Opportunities
• Requesting Sole-Source
• Responding to Sole-Source

1:55 PM  Sole-Source Partnering and Teaming

• Socio-Economic
• Large Business
• J&A

2:15 PM   Questions & Answers

• Using Sole-Source and J&A Approach in FY 2024

2:25 PM  Additional Resources