Separating Perception from Reality with Non-Traditional Status Webinar

Overview

This FREE webinar will offer attendees an overview of the evolving opportunity of being a non-traditional defense contractor and the statutory and regulatory changes shaping participation in Department of Defense contracting. The session will address DFARS 252.215 7013, FY 2026 NDAA Section 1826 exemptions, and key compliance expectations that remain even as certain requirements and barriers to entry are removed. Attendees will gain clarity on pricing support considerations, internal control expectations, and contract structure risks that can influence compliance and organizational accountability. This webinar will help government contractors and those looking to become government contractors better understand the opportunities of being a non-traditional defense contractor, as well as the unique expectations and requirements of the government.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this one-hour webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the definition of a non-traditional defense contractor and recognize what compliance expectations remain.
• Identify and evaluate how oversight and accountability still apply to government contracts awarded to non-traditional defense contractors.
• Assess compliance risks associated with NDAA exemptions and DFARS provisions, and determine their impact on pricing support and contract administration.
• Apply practical approaches to support fair and reasonable pricing when certified cost or pricing data is not required.
• Understand the risk areas for non-traditional defense contractors, including internal controls, unallowable costs, and intellectual property.

Program Content

During the webinar, our faculty will discuss the following topics:

• Overview of the current Department of Defense acquisition environment
• Definition of Non-Traditional Defense Contractor
• FY 2026 NDAA Section 1826 exemptions and regulatory considerations
• Fair and reasonable pricing considerations and supporting data expectations
• Impacts of other than certified cost or pricing data
• Ongoing compliance expectations despite reduced regulatory frameworks
• Internal controls, accountability, and ethics program considerations
• Lifecycle cost focus and indirect cost considerations
• Continued cybersecurity and CUI/FCI considerations
• Funding limitations and cost support expectations
• Strategic implications for organizations entering or expanding within the DoD market

About Redstone GCI

RGCI enables contractors doing business with the U.S. government to comply with the complex and challenging procurement regulatory provisions and contract requirements by providing superior cost, pricing, accounting, and contracts administration consulting expertise to clients expeditiously, efficiently, and within customer expectations. Our consulting expertise and experience is unparalleled in understanding unique challenges of government contractors, our operating procedures are crafted and monitored to ensure rock-solid compliance, and our company’s charter and implementing policies are designed to continuously meet needs of clients while fostering a long-term partnership with each client through pro-active communication with our clients.