About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the 2026 NDAA for government contractors, focusing on key policy changes and strategies for growth.

The 2026 NDAA is out, and most contractors won’t read it. That’s a mistake.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dolores Kuchina-Musina to break down what actually matters. We cover changes to Commercial Solutions Openings, the gray areas around developmental work, what’s happening with SBIR reauthorization, and why OTAs are once again being pushed as a priority tool.More importantly, we talk about what this means for small and mid-sized contractors trying to position themselves for growth.Policy changes don’t just affect Washington. They shape your capture strategy, your compliance posture, and your relationship with contracting officers.If you want to stop reacting and start anticipating, this conversation will sharpen your edge.

People in this episode

Host: Michael

Guest: Dr. Dolores Kuchina-Musina

Topics covered

• NDAA
• government contracting
• policy changes
• small contractors
• SBIR reauthorization
• OTAs
• capture strategy

Keywords

• 2026 NDAA
• government contractors
• Commercial Solutions Openings
• developmental work
• SBIR
• OTAs
• compliance
• contracting officers

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 2026 NDAA

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