WEBINAR: Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool

Join OSB’s First Friday training on how to use the “Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool” to discover planned procurements. This session will discuss tool features and how to take advantage of the information in the tool to assist you in navigating the federal marketplace.

Public Law (PL) 100-656, the Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988, amended the Small Business Act to emphasize acquisition planning and require agencies to prepare a forecast of expected contract opportunities, including those that small businesses can perform. The Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool provides information on anticipated federal contracting opportunities for several agencies.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss features within the tool
• Utilize filters and keywords to streamline your searches
• Understanding opportunity information and using it to your advantage

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM ET in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Location: Online (Registration required)

Speakers: 

Kemba Gilmore, Small Business Specialist, OSB

Shannon C. Banks IT Innovations Program Manager, OSB

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

About OSB: OSB has nationwide responsibility for GSA’s small business programs and is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses. OSB collaborates with GSA mission delivery and support offices to meet and exceed statutory prime and subcontracting small business and socio-economic small business goals. OSB promotes small business access to GSA’s nationwide procurement opportunities, ensures small business participation, and provides training.

To learn about upcoming training opportunities, visit our GSA Events page. To see more resources, visit our Small Business Resources page.

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