With government contracting representing a complex landscape of regulations and shifting requirements, manufacturers need clear, actionable guidance to succeed. COMP2026 is thrilled to announce Karri Palmetier, Founding Member of Palmetier Law, as one of our featured speakers for the upcoming expo!

Government Contracting: Navigating Regulations and Supply Chain Resilience

In her session, Karri will provide a comprehensive roadmap for manufacturers looking to enter or expand within the government space. She will cut through the complexity to share:

• Regulatory Foundations: An essential overview of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of War sourcing requirements.
• Impact Analysis: How these specific requirements directly influence component (tier 2 and 3) manufacturers.
• Risk Management: The critical importance of Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) for both the government and prime contractors.
• Strategic Marketing: How to effectively market your components to demonstrate qualifications—and, crucially, what you do not need to do.
  
  

About Karri Palmetier

Karri Palmetier brings three decades of experience in government contracting and the Aerospace and Defense industries. She began her career as a U.S. Air Force judge advocate, supporting major defense programs, operational contracting, and international/joint war operations. After gaining broad experience at a major law firm, she served at United Launch Alliance, where she enabled company operations through major government and commercial contracts, business system compliance, and subcontract administration.

Today, Karri uses her unique and diverse background to advise companies on all aspects of government contracting. She is a passionate advocate for small businesses, working closely with organizations like Colorado’s SBDC Tech Source and the Catalyst Accelerator. Palmetier Law is a certified woman-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

Connect with Karri and Palmetier Law at COMP2026, where she will share her expertise to help Colorado manufacturers navigate the complexities of government contracting and position their businesses for long-term success.