Navigating Government Contracting in the New Federal Market

Please join The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement and Holland & Knight for an insightful event, Navigating Government Contracting in the New Federal Market, on April 24 from 4:30 – 8:00 PM (ET) at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons, VA.

This event is designed to help government contractors and subcontractors understand and navigate the rapidly changing landscape of government contracting under the Trump Administration. The expert lineup of keynote speakers and panelists will provide key insights into the Trump Administration’s procurement priorities and initiatives, examine developments from its early months, and explore essential strategies for success in an evolving contracting environment.

We hope you can join us for this highly informative presentation, followed by a networking reception. Space is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. See more details on the agenda below.

Agenda

Opening Remarks by Former Congressman Tom Davis

Former Congressman and current Holland & Knight Partner Tom Davis will provide opening remarks, offering insights on the evolving federal procurement landscape and key policy considerations under the Trump Administration.

A Conversation with GSA Senior Advisor Mike Lynch

Mike Lynch, Senior Advisor, will discuss GSA acquisition policy in the new federal market during an interview with Coalition President Roger Waldron.

New Administration Impacts on Contractors: What Has Changed and How to Respond

This panel will explore the implications of the new Administration's policies on government contracting, focusing on Executive Orders applicable to contracting, changes in funding and spending impacting contractors, and changes in the government acquisition workforce impacting the acquisition process.

  • David Black, Partner, Holland & Knight
  • Amy Fuentes, Partner, Holland & Knight
  • Chris Nagel, Partner, Holland & Knight
  • Tim Taylor, Partner, Holland & Knight

How to Thrive in the Evolving Acquisition Landscape

In this panel, experts will share their insights to help Federal contractors think through how to adjust and thrive in the new acquisition environment, including in the areas of business development, mergers and acquisitions, opportunities in defense, security, and intelligence, and compliance and enforcement.

  • Lauren Benny, Partner, Holland & Knight
  • Jeremy Burkhart, Partner, Holland & Knight
  • Megan Mocho, Partner, Holland & Knight
  • Dan Sennott, Partner, Holland & Knight

*All attendees are invited to a networking reception following the panels, around 6:45 PM*

Please note, this event is in-person only and complimentary to all Coalition members. If you see a message that says "Registration Not Available" below, please log in using your member account. If you continue to experience problems with registration, please contact Mady Whiting at [email protected] for further assistance.

When
4/24/2025 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Ritz Carlton 1700 Tysons Blvd McLean, VA 22102 UNITED STATES
Registration
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