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GSA OSDBU Training: Using the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool

This opportunity is an informational training session hosted by the General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU): - Purpose: To train businesses on using the Forecast of Contracting Opportunities Tool - Tool helps users discover planned federal procurements - Training covers tool features, search filters, and interpreting opportunity data - Target Audience: Small and disadvantaged businesses seeking to participate in federal contracting - No procurement, solicitation, or award is associated with this notice - No specific products, services, or vendors are being requested - Event is for informational and educational purposes only - Location: GSA headquarters, Washington, DC

Description

Join OSDBU’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, May 1, 2026

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

Location: Online (Registration required)

Speaker: Kemba Gilmore, Small Business Specialist, National Capital Region (NCR)

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

About OSDBU: OSDBU has nationwide responsibility for GSA’s small business programs and is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses. OSDBU collaborates with GSA mission delivery and support offices to meet and exceed statutory prime and subcontracting small business and socio-economic small business goals. OSDBU 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 OSDBU Events page. To see more resources, visit our Small Business Resources page.

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