Winning Government Contracts
Federal contracting is one of the largest markets a small business can pursue, and one of the most process-heavy.
Who it's for: Veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned and other small businesses considering federal work or registered but not yet winning.
What you'll learn:
- How the federal marketplace and veteran set-asides work
- Before you bid: SAM.gov registration, NAICS codes, size standards
- How SBA VetCert relates to VOSB and SDVOSB opportunities
- Find opportunities, read a solicitation, decide whether to bid
- Post-award compliance, such as limitations on subcontracting
What's included: Self-paced, members-only downloadable PDF slide decks, plus the weekly live member Zoom call. Included with Execute Tribe membership ($249/month, cancel anytime).
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About this course
Winning Government Contracts is a practical roadmap to navigating compliance and preparing to compete for your first government contract.
The course covers the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program and how it relates to VOSB and SDVOSB opportunities, along with the compliance obligations that come with winning.
Who it's for
Veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, along with other small business owners, who are considering federal work or have registered but haven't won yet.
Format
Self-paced and members-only. The course sits in the Execute Tribe Library as a set of downloadable PDF slide decks. Each deck contains practical guidance, call-to-action practice items, immediate course correction activities and a continuing action guide list. Bring questions to the weekly live Zoom call, Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET, for Execute Tribe members only.
About Execute Company
Execute Company is veteran founded and operated. Co-founder Matthew Seeber served as a Marine Corps machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. He is now a commercial litigation attorney and co-owns a federal commercial construction firm that delivers projects for the U.S. government.
FAQ
Can I buy this course on its own?
No. All Execute courses are members-only. It is included with Execute Tribe membership, along with the rest of the Library.
Will this course guarantee that I win a contract?
No. No course can guarantee a contract award. Awards depend on your capabilities, pricing, past performance and each agency's requirements. The course helps you prepare and compete more effectively.
Do I need to be certified as a VOSB or SDVOSB first?
No. You can take the course before or after certification. Certification rules are set by SBA, so always confirm current requirements at veterans.certify.sba.gov.
Included with Execute Tribe membership. One membership ($249/month, cancel anytime) unlocks this course, every other course in the Library, the downloadable slide decks and the weekly live member calls. Join the Execute Tribe.