Government Contracts 2026: New Rules, New Risks, New Playbook

Government Contracts attorney Christian Nagel will be speaking at an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) webinar focused on federal contracting's move into a high-enforcement, high-scrutiny era and what contractors need to do now to stay competitive and compliant. Based on his experience advising companies across the federal marketplace, he will preview regulatory and compliance changes shaping government contracts in 2026, including Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) enforcement, evolving agency acquisition guidance and Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS) developments, and heightened attention to foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI), domestic preference requirements and supply chain risk. Mr. Nagel will also break down tightening expectations around intellectual property (IP) protection and data rights as well as share actionable steps contractors can take to strengthen internal controls, policies and proposal strategies.