GOVOLOGY: Elements of an Adequate Proposal

Date: July 23, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. CDT

Duration: Approx. 90 minutes

Presented by: Peggy Galindo (DCAA Small Business Program)

Learning Credits: 1.5 CPEs, 1.5 ATCs

*To register, please see the Govology Event Registration Instructions below. Your registration includes access to the on-demand recording.

Winning government contracts starts with submitting strong, compliant proposals. Presented by the DCAA Small Business Program, this webinar explains the proposal adequacy checklist and provides practical guidance to help contractors develop proposals that meet government requirements with confidence.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of proposal cost elements, including direct labor, materials, subcontracts, Other Direct Costs (ODCs), and indirect rates, as well as key considerations for properly supporting and justifying each cost element.

What You’ll Learn

• The meaning of “proposal adequacy” in the government contracting environment

• How the proposal adequacy checklist is used to evaluate proposals

• Best practices for developing compliant and well-supported cost proposals

• Key considerations for justifying direct labor, materials, subcontracts, ODCs, and indirect rates

• How to align proposal content with government evaluation criteria

• Common proposal deficiencies that can lead to rejection, including lack of clarity, inconsistencies, and inadequate supporting documentation

Why Attend?

Understanding proposal adequacy can help reduce the risk of proposal rejection and improve your ability to submit responsive, compliant proposals that meet government expectations.

Target Audience: Contractors, government agencies, industry professionals, and APEX Accelerators.

Instructions: 

*Govology Event Registration Instructions:

As a client of the Northwest Texas APEX Accelerator, you can attend Govology webinars at no cost with a discount code. Please email David Miller at David.B.Miller@ttu.edu to get your discount code BEFORE you click on the webinar link to register.

Get code, then, click HERE to register.

When you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email from Govology with your webinar link. If you don’t receive it, contact support@govology.com.

1. Create an account on Govology.com if you are new to Govology.

2. Add the webinar to cart.

3. Enter your discount code in the Coupon field and click Apply.

4. Click Proceed to Checkout to complete your registration.

5. Fill out the registration form and click Place Order.

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This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.