Join NCMA Denver for this free, in-depth educational seminar featuring Christian Nagel of Holland & Knight as our guest speaker. This session will explore the evolving 2026 federal contracting landscape, including recent and upcoming changes in federal procurement, the ongoing FAR overhaul, and what these developments mean in practice for contractors.
Attendees will gain practical guidance on compliance, negotiation strategies, contract flowdowns, and emerging challenges around intellectual property, data rights, and CMMC implementation. The discussion will address the rights and responsibilities of both prime contractors and subcontractors, with real-world insights into negotiating IP rights across the supply chain and navigating CMMC now that it is live.
CPE: Current NCMA members receive 2 CPEs.
Event Program:
- 5:30 PM–6:10 PM: Networking & Dinner*
- 6:10 PM–6:30 PM: Setting the 2026 contracting landscape
- Biggest recent changes in federal procurement and what to expect in the coming months
- 6:30 PM–6:50 PM: FAR overhaul – what does it mean to me?
- Practical advice on compliance, negotiation, and flowdowns based on what has changed (and what hasn’t)
- 6:50 PM–7:10 PM: CMMC now that it’s live
- Application to prime and subcontractors
- Implementation challenges based on real world problems and solutions
- 7:10 PM–7:30 PM: IP protection and data rights in an increasingly restrictive environment
- Understanding rights of prime and subcontractors
- Negotiating IP rights up and down the supply chain
- 7:30 PM–8:00 PM: Final questions and closeout
*Food & Beverage
Dinner and refreshments will be provided and will consist of a Mexican buffet-style burrito bowl selection catered by Coast2Coast Culinary. The menu is designed to support a learning environment with convenient self-service options and accommodates a range of dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan choices.
Parking
Secure parking is available in the building garage, with the entrance located off Fiddlers Green Circle, north of the building. The first hour of parking is complimentary. Additional rates are $2 for 1–2 hours, $4 for 2–3 hours, and $8 for 3 or more hours. Limited street parking is also available at no cost for up to two hours.
