Winning Government Contracts for Dummies

Name: Winning Government Contracts for Dummies
Rating: 4.2 (190 reviews)

Learn how to build, grow and expand your business with military and FEMA contracts

Created byEric Coffie

Last updated 8/2019

English

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What you'll learn

How to setup a company to start bidding federal contracts
Minority Certifications
Getting registered to bid
Small business programs

Course content

6 sections • 36 lectures • 2h 35m total length

Course Background2:45
Join an 18-day government contract course that teaches you how to win lucrative contracts and become certified to do business with Uncle Sam.

Intro - What is a government contract2:15
Explore what a government contract is and how this 18-day program unlocks lucrative opportunities by guiding you through essential lessons and steps.
What is a government contract?4:13
HW #1
Intro - What does it mean to have a government contract?1:11
What does it mean to have a government contract?1:29
HW #2
Intro - Can anyone do it?0:56
What education do I need prior to starting a government contract business?4:55
Understand the minimum requirements needed to get into this business.
HW #3
Intro - Can I work from home doing this?0:41
Can I work from home doing this?5:54
HW#4
Intro - Can the government buy the stuff themselves?0:38
Why doesn't the government buy the stuff directly?3:59
HW #5
Intro - How competitive is this business?0:56
Explore the competitive nature of selling to the U.S. government and build confidence as you join hundreds of subscriber questions guiding you through the course.
How competitive is this business?5:54
HW #6

Intro - What type of team do I need?0:57
Do I need employees or partners?7:13
Learn the government contracting landscape with free resources, read RFPs and RFQs, and build writing and research skills to decide between employees and partners.
HW #7
Intro - What about certifications or licenses?0:26
What type of licenses/certifications do I need to get a contract?5:17
Realize that licenses aren’t required to win federal contracts; leverage hustle, team, and optional certifications to match government needs with suppliers, submit a strong proposal, and reinvest profits.
HW #8
Intro - What about set asides / special programs?0:59
Are there any special programs for minorities, women, veterans?10:19
HW #9

Intro - Tell me where to start?0:46
7 Step Formula for Getting Started4:32
HW #10
Intro - How do I create the corporation?0:40
Explore how to form a corporation and become an official government contractor. Learn how to start a company and select an effective name.
Creating your Corporation8:10
HW #11
Intro - How do I register for my EIN?0:31
Learn the steps to register your corporation and file your EIN with the IRS, with expert help available to answer questions and guide you through the process.
Registering your company for tax purposes9:38
Learn how to obtain your EIA number (EIN), why it’s needed for tax purposes and SAM registration, and how it relates to corporate registration and opening a business bank account.
HW #12

Intro - How do I get my DUNS?0:40
Getting your government Duns and Bradstreet number2:25
Learn how to obtain a government duns number using the Dun & Bradstreet site. Enter your business name, select your state, and complete three-step registration to receive your duns number.
HW #13
Intro - Tell me which NAICS code do I need?1:09
Choosing your product/service NAICS codes8:16
Identify the right NAICS codes for your products or services, understand six-digit codes and size standards, and learn how to register, search opportunities, and present capability statements.
HW #14
Intro - How do I register in SAM?0:48
Learn how to register with the federal government using SAM, guided through a simple, step-by-step process with expert support available if you need it.
Creating your account7:34
Learn how to create a user account on Sam.gov, register or update your entity, answer registration questions, and understand required steps like cage code and notarized letters.
Step 2: Login.gov2:31
HW #15

Intro - Taking the first steps0:43
How do I start bidding projects?11:19
Identify a government project, locate a supplier, submit a complete offer, and deliver on acceptance to receive payment under FBO, FedBid, DIBs, or as a prime or subcontractor.
HW #16
Intro - What am I missing?0:25
Bonus Lecture: Is this the only course that I need?6:43
This is the foundation that allows you to qualify and bid. However to expand and take your business to the next level you may need additional resources.
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Description

In this course, #1 YouTuber on Government Contracting, subject matter expert Mr. Eric Coffie teaches you the in's and out's of doing business with the government.

By the time you finish the course your company should be registered to do business with FEMA, Army, Air Force, Navy in the System for Award Management portal. He pulls no punches as he shares with you the steps that helped him generate more than $10 million in government sales.

Nearly 2,000 people have gone through this course successfully.

Who this course is for:

Beginners who have no knowledge of federal contracting

Winning Government Contracts for Dummies

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Course content

Course Introduction1 lecture • 3min

Introduction to Government Contracting12 lectures • 33min

What are the requirements?6 lectures • 25min

Getting Started6 lectures • 24min

SAM Registration7 lectures • 23min

Next Steps4 lectures • 19min

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