Government Contracting 101: Race to your First Contract

Name: Government Contracting 101: Race to your First Contract
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Government Educator & Contracting Veteran Teaches You How To Win U.S. Federal Contracts Up To 10K

Created bySteven Holden

Last updated 12/2022

English

What you'll learn

Submit an effective proposal
Navigate discussions with the government
Understand what the contracting officer is looking for in your application
Acquire relationships that make you stand out against other vendors and contractors
Represent and certify yourself/your business to show compliance with laws and regulations
Have an advantage over your competitors

Course content

3 sections • 16 lectures • 1h 28m total length

Intro to life as a contractor4:08
Intro to life as a contractor. This will explain the differences between government contractors, uniformed military and US government civilian employees.
Do's and Don'ts4:54
Do's and Don'ts. This outlines the legal and ethical aspects of government contracting as well as some best business practices.
What is the Federal Government?5:52
What is the Federal Government? In this lesson, we discuss the differences between the three branches of government as well as the roles of Departments and Agencies.
Basics of the Federal Acquisition System (FAS)8:30
Basics of the Federal Acquisition System (FAS). The FAS is multifaceted and complex, but this lesson does an initial breakdown of the reason government does contracts and the different phases of the process.
Basics of the Federal Budget6:49
Basics of the Federal Budget. We discuss the different phases of the budget and they key players as well as timeframes with submission and execution.
Who’s who and what do they do?4:43
Who’s who and what do they do?

Basics of Proposals5:34
Basics of Proposals. The proposal and bid process is how the government solicits for private sector work. This section talks about th advertisement process and contractor responses.
Basics of Source Selection6:41
Basics of Source Selection. The government can have several selection process. This section explains those and how the contractor can get an advantage in the process.
What goes into a contract?3:42
What goes into a contract? The contract is the basis for all government business, and this outlines the different parts, key phrases and definitions.
Basics of Contract Management5:50
Basics of Contract Management. Many call this part of the contract part as "real contracting." We discuss the different players and functions in this phase.
Extra video- Basics to Risk Management5:24
Bonus video- Basics to Risk Management. Everything goes back to risk management. Here, we see it through the lens of the government.
Contractor Performance5:15
Contractor Performance. In every acquisition, the government must review contractor performance. We discuss the key parts of it here and what it means.

Private business organizations5:23
Private business organizations. Every business is different. This section talks about various types and which one is best for you.
Financial Basics6:47
Financial Basics. Cash flow is the most important part of every business. Here we discuss key private and public sector finance terms.
Extra video- Basics to Risk Management4:39
Bonus video- Basics to Risk Management. Last section, we discussed risk from the government viewpoint. Now, we see it through yours.
Next Steps / Call to Action4:36
Next Steps / Call to Action- Register company within System for Award Management (SAM) and Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS). We prepare you first your first contract and transition you to in-depth contracting issues and concepts.

Requirements

No prior knowledge or experience required.

Description

Each year, BILLIONS of dollars in contracts are set aside for small businesses, women, minorities, and veterans.

And yet, like you, we are frustrated by how difficult the government makes it to start doing business with them.

That’s why we’ve spent the last 39 years collectively working to improve communications and processes between government officers, small business owners and veterans.

With decades of experience in government contract development, acquisition, negotiation and financial management, we know what it takes to move you through this process smoothly so you can increase your chances of closing more revenue WITHOUT wasting valuable resources.

In this course, we will walk you through the entire process of applying for and acquiring your first US government contract up to $10,000.

A few things you will learn...

How to submit an effective proposal
How to navigate discussions with the government
Understanding what the contracting officer is looking for in your application
How to acquire relationships that make you stand out against other vendors and contractors
How to represent and certify yourself/your business to show compliance with laws and regulations
How to have an advantage over your competitors

... and much more (preview the curriculum below).

By the end of this course, you will be able to submit an effective proposal that stands out against the competition, win your first contract and continue to create long-term business relationships that produce a steady stream of revenue for your business.

I look forward to seeing you inside the course!

Your instructor,

Steven W. Holden

Who this course is for:

For business owners & contractors who want to bid on & win government contracts up to $10,000

Government Contracting 101: Race to your First Contract

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Contract Lifecycle6 lectures • 32min

Running Your Business4 lectures • 21min

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