Protecting American Innovation: Safeguarding US Government Acquisition and Research Programs

Federally funded research initiatives and acquisition programs are among the nation's most important engines of innovation. They are also increasingly targeted by adversarial nations seeking to exploit inconsistencies in how agencies screen their suppliers. The supply chain provisions in the FY26 NDAA and the recent reauthorization of the SBIR Program reflect a clear policy direction: more rigorous, standardized due diligence across the federal industrial base.

In this 45 minute webinar, you'll learn:

• How foreign adversaries exploit gaps in federal vendor screening and the broader acquisition ecosystem
• Practical frameworks to identify foreign ownership and influence risks early in the acquisition lifecycle
• The shift from reactive screening to proactive risk identification, and the tools enabling it
• How to build a defensible, repeatable due diligence process your agency can stand behind