Webinar: Crystal Ball 2027: Decoding Federal Budgets Amid Fiscal Uncertainty

Plus a Live Look at Smarter Service-Contract Bidding & Quality Management with ASC Group

Fiscal uncertainty is the new normal for government contractors—and the organizations that read the budget signals early are the ones that pivot fastest. Join OST Global Solutions for a practical, forward-looking session built for contractors who would rather anticipate change than react to it. In the first half hour, OST President Bill Schalik will break down the FY2027 federal budget picture: where the dollars are trending, how recent congressional actions and reconciliation are reshaping priorities, and what defense, border security, and other funding shifts mean for your pipeline. You’ll leave with concrete ways to reposition, manage risk, and move on emerging opportunities before your competitors do.

In the second half hour, our partner ASC Group joins to show how the right tools turn complex service contracts into a competitive advantage—from sharper, faster bids to transparent post-award quality management. It’s a full hour of insight you can put to work immediately, capped by live Q&A.

WEBINAR AGENDA

Segment 1 (12:00–12:30 PM) — FY2027 Federal Budget Outlook, with Bill Schalik, OST Global Solutions

• The current budget landscape and what the FY2027 picture looks like now
• Strategic forecasting: likely funding priorities across defense, infrastructure, healthcare, technology, and border security
• Navigating uncertainty: agile contractor strategies responsive to legislative action and the reconciliation process

Segment 2 (12:30–1:00 PM) — Winning & Managing Service Contracts, with ASC Group

• How digitizing bid modeling and quality management improves win probability and post-award performance
• A look at ASC’s SeeSOR® quality/compliance platform and TF!™ contract-modeling and bid-optimization tool
• Live audience Q&A to address your specific questions

WHY ATTEND

Whether you’re refining your FY2027 capture strategy or looking for a better way to bid, price, and manage service contracts, this session delivers both the big-picture budget intelligence and the practical tools to act on it. Register now to secure your competitive advantage amid ongoing budgetary shifts.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Bill Schalik — President, OST Global Solutions

Bill brings more than 30 years of business development growth and government contracting experience spanning small businesses, major organizations such as Lockheed Martin, and both the private and public sectors. As President of OST Global Solutions, he leads the firm’s strategic direction and operational performance, established its Project Management Office, and oversees delivery quality, schedules, budgets, and risk management.

Emmanuel Baisie, Ph.D. — President & CEO, ASC Group

Dr. Emmanuel Baisie brings over 13 years of experience in quality and safety management across high-compliance industries including government, semiconductors, medical devices, and aerospace. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Known for a first-principles approach and entrepreneurial mindset, his leadership supports ASC Group’s mission of advancing excellence through innovation and operational discipline. He is based in Atlanta, GA.

Dan Everest — Co-Owner & Co-Founder, ASC Group

Dan Everest co-founded ASC Group in 1992 and co-developed both TF!™ and SeeSOR®. He continues to contribute to product development and is actively involved in ASC’s training and consulting practice. He is based in San Francisco, California.

Register today to reserve your place and bring your questions for the live Q&A.

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