120-Minute Online Briefing

FPDS.gov Fundamentals (February 2026)

This training session will show you practical methods to quickly get to the critical information you need to compete in your federal market and provide real-time interaction with attendees.


Your Ticket Includes

Live access via Zoom Session documents & materials Interactive Q&A Access to recording after the briefing Access to one-on-one follow-up meetings Access to peer advisory group

Date & Time

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM

$99.00

Group Discounts

Speakers

Description

The Federal Procurement Data System is the master repository of federal contract activity and contains millions of contract actions that NEVER hit SAM.gov. Through the FPDS, you can gain up-to-date contract activity in your market so that you can mine FPDS.gov to:

  • Identify hidden agency contract activity
  • Research competitors
  • Find buyers in your space
  • Track contract spending
  • Position your company for future hidden contracts

While FPDS.gov is a powerful tool, especially for those interested in federal contracting, it is antiquated and can be cumbersome to use. This training session will show you practical methods to quickly get to the critical information you need to compete in your federal market and provide real-time interaction with attendees.

With the right knowledge in hand, you and your company can gain an edge over your competition. Not to mention, this training session offers the unique opportunity to find subcontracting and teaming opportunities as well.

Recommended attending personnel:

Recommended attendees for this briefing include:

  • Small Business Owners
  • Federal Sales
  • Business Development
  • Proposal Writers
  • Contract Managers

This briefing is excellent for beginners or seasoned business development professionals who are looking to increase their business with the federal government.

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.

Feedback:

"Briefing was extremely informative and was presented in an engaging & easy way to understand." - P. Maher

"I have never had the experience of receiving so much valuable information! Very well presented and a plethora of where/how to acquire solid opportunities to expand our business." - K. Young

"Presentation had the right balance of information and entertainment." - K. Chu

"This was really helpful & Dave has great energy!" - J. Keller

Agenda

Topical Overview

  • What FPDS is
  • How Buyers use FPDS.gov
  • What shows up on FPDS and when
  • Problems and Challenges

FPDS Search

  • Getting started
  • Filtering and refining your searches
  • What searches can and can't do
  • Activity by Federal Agency

Using CSV Summary

  • Downloading CSV
  • How you can use the CSV
  • Targeting Competitors

Leveraging FPDS in BD efforts

  • Getting ahead (of the next one)
  • Subcontracting with Prime Winners
  • Power moves

Q & A

Additional Resources

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