ELEMENTS OF AN ADEQUATE PROPOSAL - GSA

Join OSB and the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) for a Monthly OSB National Training (MONT) webinar titled “Elements of an Adequate Proposal.”

During this webinar, we will go through a proposal adequacy checklist and help businesses gain the 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.

This webinar is free and open to all industries.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understanding "proposal adequacy" in government contracting
• Alignment of proposal content with evaluation criteria
• Identify frequent proposal mistakes & actions to remedy

Time: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Where: Online (Registration: August 26 Webinar)

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

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

All OSB training events are available atgsa.gov/osbevents.