WEBINAR (MONT): Elements of an Adequate Proposal

Join OSB and the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) for a Monthly OSB National Training (MONT) for information on the “Elements of an Adequate Proposal.” During this webinar, we will go through a proposal adequacy checklist and help businesses gain clarity and confidence to craft proposals that meet all government standards with ease.

Navigating the complexities of proposal preparation and ensuring adequacy can be daunting. However, this training is designed to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of all proposal cost elements, including direct labor, material, subcontracts, Other Direct Costs (ODCs), and indirect rates and obtain practical guidance on what to consider when trying to justify each cost element. Winning government contracts hinges on submitting strong compliant proposals.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding Proposal Adequacy in Gov’t Contracting


• Alignment of proposal content with evaluation criteria


• Identify frequent proposal mistakes & actions to remedy

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:00 PM ET (US and Canada)

Location: Online (Registration required)

Speaker: Nicholas Smith, Customer Specialist, DCAA Directorate, Navy Team

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.

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