The Proposal Manager Podcast contains a wealth of information about all things related to the public sector bidding process. From the C-Suite to a GovCon newbie, this show has something for everyone. Each episode will discuss topics related to government business development, capture, and proposal management.
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After the real estate market crashed in 2007 Mr. Coffie launched a successful consulting company helping small business owners earn millions in revenues via federal small business programs. In 2012 he launched Evankoff Construction, a steel erection company building airplane hangars and metal buildings for government agencies around the country. In 2017 Mr. Coffie launched Scorecontracts @ YouTube a channel to help other small businesses achieve their revenue goals using the power of federal ...
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DevCast, hosted by John Janek, is a show where our team members meet to discuss technology topics and the technical details of implementing IT systems for the federal government. We also have occasional culture discussions on relevant topics or things of interest to our team members.
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Welcome to The Buzz with ACT-IAC – your source for the hot topics and top issues affecting the federal technology market. Join us each week to hear insights from government and industry leaders, stay informed on the topics facing government, gain access to thought leadership and valuable reports. Subscribe to follow us on your favorite podcast platform.
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Think TedTalks meets the federal space. Ideas from the outside applied to GovCon to drive change. Different perspectives, different ideas, different solutions. GovCon DIFFERENT invites the world experts to take a crack at GovCon problems to break down what they know into something you should. Insights and discoveries that breathe life and inspiration into the GovCon market. The GovCon DIFFERENT podcast scours the globe searching for the so called Crazy ones – the ones that are making a diffe ...
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The Government Contracting (GovCon) space is ambiguous. What happens in it? How do you get in? What kind of money can be made? The GovCon Secrets podcast will take a deep dive into the space where you will hear from a variety of guests that have expertise in pricing, strategy, and an all-around business savvy mind. Your host, Jim Campbell, is a Marine and CEO of AXIM Fringe Solutions Group. Jim is redefining the benefits world with his candor, expertise, and tech developed out of his obsessi ...
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Carroll Bernard (Govology) and Michael LeJeune (RSM Federal) have joined forces to help new and seasoned government contractors find tried-and-true solutions to challenges that keep them from succeeding in the government marketplace. They pull from their combined experience in selling to federal, state, and local governments and coaching others on how to do it right to offer you honest, no-BS answers and advice. To follow this podcast, submit an issue, and register for the live show, go to h ...
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Experiments with contracting. How to win a contracts? The day in the life of a government contractor. This episodes will focus on my story chronicling my experience on attempting to land a construction contract on the border wall.
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Welcome to the official SECAF Podcast! For more than 20 years, the Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum has been helping small and emerging government contracting businesses scale to their fullest potential. On this podcast, we'll be interviewing Key Government Leaders and Subject Matter Experts to get a better understanding on GovCon customers and trends in the industry. We at SECAF believe there's space for everyone to succeed.
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Unveil the hidden layers of AI in marketing, specifically tailored for government contractors, agencies, and associations. Our weekly episodes break down complex AI algorithms, data analytics, and machine learning models into actionable insights that you can apply directly to your marketing strategies. Stay ahead of the curve and drive unparalleled results with AI Decoded.
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Firebird CEO Randy Lange leads a conversation with small business owners, leaders, and influencers in GovCon to discuss the issues of the day and discover the strategies that lead to sustained success in the market. www.firebirdast.com
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The Daily Windup is a new podcast where we highlight the stories of successful entrepreneurs in under 10 minutes. Most guest we previously featured on full length Govcon Giants podcast. We take the best parts of a 1 hour interview and grab the: Challenges, Action steps or Opportunities for learning and turn it into digestible pieces. We summarize the lesson and feature it on our show. As I like to say, 10 minutes of action, zero time wasted You will learn stories of making the first sale, hi ...
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Dr. Kizzy Parks earned a Ph.D. and established KPC her flagship company over a decade ago. She also owns and operates multiple businesses and has over $60 million in federal government contract awards. Through GovCon Winners™ Ultimate Edge, she helps service-based small business owners learn HOW to win profitable federal government contracts through our power system to grow their bottom line. Dr. Kizzy in this vodcast, shows you what you need to dig deep and doesn't hold back any punches.
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Your first source for UNvarnished, politically-INcorrect information about how to launch a startup and manage a profitable small business! Podcast host, Randal Wimmer, is a serial entrepreneur who has stepped on EVERY landmine in the startup minefield, at least once and some of them more times than he cares to admit! However, these hard-learned lessons were instrumental to his success. Randal's companies have made hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, been listed on both the INC 500 Fa ...
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Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples)
Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting
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THE podcast for those who want to learn about the government market from the contracting officer's perspective. Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer, both former federal contracting officers, explain the rules, processes and the "why" behind government contracts. They know because they've done it.
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GettingFED™ w/Go-To-Guy is about nourishing the minds of federal contracting stakeholders so they are better empowered to take action and achieve results. It's an extension of conversations we facilitate regularly as The American Small Business Coalition, through activities associated with our Ethical Stalking for Government Contractors® curriculum. During programs such as Ethical Stalking for Government Contractors® Bootcamp, the Wingman SOARR™ Mastermind, and 7 Habits for Winning in Federa ...
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Smart Business Dealmakers is the CEO's M&A playbook. We interview the entrepreneurs doing deals, the private equity, VC and family office players investing in them, and the M&A advisers making them happen. Topics include raising capital, buying and selling companies and managing a liquidity event.
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Hosted by nationally-known speaker and consultant Mark Amtower, Amtower Off-Center highlights the good, the bad, the ugly and the just plain silly of doing business in the government market. Every week experts join Mark for a lively discussion of current issues facing the government contractor community.
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Drupal Brief is the go-to podcast for quick and insightful AI generated summaries of the latest Drupal news, blogs, and podcasts. Stay informed and inspired in just a few minutes as we distill the most important updates and trends in the Drupal community! Drupal Brief is a podcast of Drupal Forge.
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Smart Business Dealmakers interviews the entrepreneurs doing deals, the PE, VC and family office players investing in them, and the M&A advisers making them happen. Topics include raising capital, buying and selling companies and managing a liquidity event.
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With over 25 years of hands-on government contracting experience, Neil McDonnell is a leading small business advocate in the federal marketplace. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the US Army, Navy, US Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House. As president of the GovCon Chamber of Commerce, Neil hosts daily LinkedIn live training and teaches the strategies and skills required to build ...
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Game Changers was designed BY government contractors FOR government contractors. The focus of every episode is to give listeners a new tip, trick, or strategy that will help them find and win more contracts. Each episode features Subject Matter Experts (SME), companies that are successfully winning contracts, or nationally recognized professional speakers and authors. The show is hosted by government experts Michael LeJeune from Federal Access and Joshua Frank from RSM Federal. Their award-w ...
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Welcome to “Build Your A-Team” a podcast powered by MilSpec Talent, where we educate Small Business owners on how to attract, recruit, and retain high-impact, low-ego talent. I’m your host Freddie Kim, founder of Milspec Talent, I’m am a West Point grad, former Green Beret, Kellogg MBA, and more importantly, I’m passionate about championing the value and leadership of Veteran 2.0s in our workforce.
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Growth Masters Federal: Thinking, Planning and Collaborating to Build Value in the Federal Market
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Lively discussions among thought leaders across the country on how to survive and thrive in the federal marketplace through excellence in business development management practices.
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News, interviews, and tips about Drupal and Open Source from the team at Lullabot.
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Introducing our new podcast, Taking Notes with NextGen! In this bi-monthly series, we sit down with someone from the NextGen network to learn more about their background, where they work today, and insights they have from the industries they lead. Whether a founder, a Venture Partner, or a friend of NextGen, we hope to tap into their expertise and share it with you.
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Women Thriving in Business is a show that focuses on candid conversations with and about women entrepreneurs discussing their inspiration, accomplishments and aspirations. We also discuss mistakes, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring business owners. Whether you are just starting out or you have been in business for decades, WTiB offers inspiration, strategies, and resources to help you THRIVE in business. Honest discussions with women entrepreneurs about the realities of business.
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Welcome to "Be Human," the definitive podcast for B2B leaders ready to catapult their 7-8 figure enterprises into new realms of growth through digital marketing. Hosted by Danny Murawinski, a seasoned digital marketing maven and former professional snowboard coach, "Be Human" offers a unique blend of insights that merge the art of relationship-driven sales with the science of digital scalability. In a world where authentic connections reign supreme, learn how to finesse the critical human ex ...
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Veterans Losing $100,000 in Benefits? The TRUTH About VA & Government Contracts
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In today’s episode of The Daily Windup, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked programs for veterans: VA Vocational Rehab and its business tracks. My guests share exactly how they tapped into $25,000 and even $100,000 in stipends and payouts to cover everything from LLC setup to professional photos, websites, insurance, and even mentorship. W…
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Next Generation Aerospace Ground Equipment-Department of Air Force
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The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command has issued a Presolicitation for the Next Generation Aerospace Ground Equipment (NGAGE) MA-IDIQ, valued at $920M. This full & open contract aims to modernize aerospace ground systems, with the RFP expected in Sept 2025. Key Details: •Contract Value: $920 M •Anticipated Set Aside: Full and open •Estimated RFP Rele…
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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - Keep Your Database Clutter Free: Use Views CSV Source
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Send us a text The "Keep Your Database Clutter Free: Use Views CSV Source!" video by "Drupal 4 Gov" introduces a Drupal module that allows users to display data from CSV files directly within their website using Drupal Views, rather than storing it in the database. The presenter, a Drupal lead for JSI, emphasizes how this reduces database bloat and…
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Ep 384: GovCon Hiring Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
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Struggling to hire the right people, especially before a contract award? In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, host Michael LeJeune talks with recruiting expert Al Vega about what it really takes to build a talent pipeline in GovCon. From cleared candidates to proposal recruiting, Al shares why “hypothetical recruiting” is cr…
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It was supposed to be a great year for M&A in the government contracting sector. New SBA rules were expected to drive GovCon sellers to market as they raced to beat the rules’ implementation. But then the Department of Government Efficiency happened, which sought to cut government budgets, something that threatened to negatively affected many GovCo…
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Navigating the current GovCon environment
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This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Kaamil Khan, president of Makpar Corporation, a small IT services firm. Topics discussed include: Khan's journey to become president of the family owned business, leveraging his law degree and a natural talent for BD Makpar's experience with my LinkedIn training and the benefits thereo…
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Ep 386: Surviving Executive Orders - Pivoting Through Chaos
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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune talks with Kim Ali of Kim Ali Consulting about her remarkable comeback after losing 80% of her revenue in early 2025 due to sweeping executive orders. Kim shares how she used equitable adjustments to create a financial cushion, analyzed shifting federal priorities, and reb…
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Entrepreneurship LIE: Why Savings Matter More Than Passion
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In this episode of The Daily Windup, I sat down with an entrepreneur who grew up in a family of business owners in India and carried that entrepreneurial spirit across to the U.S. We talked about the mindset and habits he picked up early—like learning how to do more with fewer resources, streamline processes, and build systems that allow a business…
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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting
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$50 Million Mistake: Why Your Accounting System Isn’t Ready for Government Contracts!
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In today’s episode of The Daily Windup, I’m talking with an expert who breaks down one of the most overlooked and dangerous parts of government contracting—pricing and accounting systems. Too many small businesses try to limp along with QuickBooks, only to hit a wall the second they go after cost-plus contracts. That’s when the government starts lo…
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524 - Requirements Contracts - w/ Shelley Hall
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In this episode, Kevin and Shelley Hall talk about requirements contracts—a type of contract where the government agrees to buy everything it needs from one contractor during a set time. These contracts help make buying easier and faster, but they also come with rules and challenges. Shelley, a former Contracting Officer, shares her experience and …
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Government Contract WARNING: FEMA Will NEVER Call You After a Disaster!
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In this episode of The Daily Windup, I’m breaking down some hard truths about FEMA and government contracting. Too many people wait until a disaster hits to figure out how to work with FEMA—but by then, it’s already too late. FEMA plans in anticipation of disasters, not after the fact. If you’re serious about winning these contracts, you’ve got to …
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ICYMI: Closing Keynote - AI Acquisition Forum 2025
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In this final keynote, Jeff Sage, Director of Enterprise Service and Analysis Division at NASA's Office of Procurement, discusses the integration of AI in NASA's procurement processes. Introduced by Andrew McAllister, Jeff elaborates on NASA's historical and current use of AI, particularly focusing on its role in optimizing procurement operations a…
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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - Align People, Processes & Portfolios with PRESS Method
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Send us a text This Podcast is generated from a presentation at Drupal GovCon 2025, "From Uncertainty to Direction: Turning Disruption into Opportunity,"that features Ed Gordon from Polaris Solutions LLC, who discusses the critical role of organizational alignment—specifically people, processes, and portfolios—in navigating disruptive environments.…
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290: Government Contracting CRISIS: 25,000 Jobs Cut at GSA – Are You Next?
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On today’s episode of Govcon Giants, I sit down with Jason Miller, Executive Editor of Federal News Network, to unpack the chaos shaking the government contracting community. Over the last 4–6 months, we’ve seen partnerships shrink, contracts cut, and entire workforces pushed into early retirement. Jason pulls back the curtain on GSA consolidation,…
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Laura Ries, chairwoman of Reis Consulting and author of multiple business strategy books, joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center to discuss her latest book: The Strategic Enemy. Topics include: Building your brand with an "enemy" in mind Branding mistakes entrepreneurs make The power of saying NO to maintain focus Why brand exten…
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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - Drupal4People: Human-Centered AI Integration for Accessible Gov Sites
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Send us a text This Podcast Is generated from a Drupal GovCon 2025 session, presented by Sarah and Aparna, is less of a formal presentation and more of an open conversation about leveraging human-centered design and responsible AI in federal digital services. While they used AI to help create their slides, the presenters are sharing their personal …
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DrupalBrief: Drupal GovCon 2025 - Revolutionize Your Website with DrupalCMS
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Send us a text This podcast is generated from Drupal GovCon 2025 presentation that introduces Drupal CMS, highlighting its user-friendly installation and enhanced features driven by the Starshot initiative. Key innovations explored include the Experience Builder, a visual drag-and-drop tool for content creation with live previews and reusable compo…
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How One Contractor LOST a $45M Government Contract Overnight
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In this episode of The Daily Windup, we hear the real journey of going from lean years to landing that first prime government contract—and the challenges that don’t go away once you “make it.” My guest shares how he earned his 8(a) certification in November 2018, landed his first $4 million sole-source award in March 2019, and finally had the credi…
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Ep 385: How to Write Emails Government Buyers Actually Answer
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Ep 385: How to Write Emails Government Buyers Actually Answer by RSM FederalBy RSM Federal
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The Hiring Crisis in Government Contracting: Why You Can’t Find Good People
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In today’s episode of The Daily Windup, we tackle one of the biggest pain points in government contracting—finding the right people for business development (BD) and proposal writing. After attending several conferences last month, I heard the same frustration over and over again: good BD professionals and proposal writers are hard to find. The tru…
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The $1 TRILLION Government Contracting Secret They Don’t Teach Small Businesses
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In this episode of The Daily Windup, I break down one of the most misunderstood parts of government contracting—the acquisition process. Most small businesses don’t realize that the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) is where contracting officers themselves get trained, which makes it the perfect place to pull insights. Understanding this process…
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DrupalBrief: Module : Unpacking Drupal's "Field Data Module" for Content Mastery
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Send us a text This Podcast features a discussion with Jacob Rockowitz, a Drupal consultant, about his new Field Data module. This module allows users to review all data within specific fields on Drupal content types, aiding in tasks like content audits and migrations. It provides a report that lists fields and their usage, with the ability to expo…
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DrupalBrief: Talking Drupal #516 - Drupal CMS analytics and recipes
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Send us a text This Podcast features a discussion with guest Theresa Espinach, focusing on Drupal CMS analytics and recipes. The conversation explores the Field Data module, a new tool for reviewing content field data, particularly useful for migrations, and its simple export capabilities. A significant portion of the discussion centers on Espinach…
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The Dangerous Mistakes New Government Contractors Make in Pricing!
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On today’s episode of The Daily Windup, I sit down with Marsha, a seasoned professional who’s been in the world of government contracting since 1981. She cut her teeth as a cost engineer on the historic Three Mile Island cleanup contract with Bechtel and later sharpened her expertise at McDonnell Douglas as a pricing specialist. With decades of exp…
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ICYMI: Enabling the Workforce to Capitalize on the AI Opportunity
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This episode features a panel discussion on the role of AI in workforce development within federal agencies at the AI Acquisition Forum 2025. Led by David Vennergrund, Vice President for AI at GDIT, the panel includes distinguished guests: Andrea Brandon from the US Department of the Interior, Florence Kasule from the Department of Education’s Fede…
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Integrated Operations for High Performance Computing – Scientific, Engineering, Analysis, and Outreach Support Services Dept of the Army-AMC
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The Army AMC has released a Sources Sought for Integrated Operations in High Performance Computing (HPC) covering scientific, engineering, analysis, and outreach support. Key Details •Type: Sources Sought •Value: $213 M •Awards: Up to 2 Get insights on this HPC opportunity in our latest podcast! Contact ProposalHelper at [email protected] to…
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289: Billions in Government Contracts Wiped Out – The Scary Truth Contractors Must Know NOW
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In this episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, I sit down with Larry Sher, a seasoned government contracts attorney with over 30 years of experience, to break down the massive shake-ups happening in federal and state contracting. We’re talking about billions in grants and contracts terminated overnight, including 2,100 NIH grants and entire programs…
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The 2nd Generation Information Technology (2GIT) RFI- General Services Administration- Federal Acquisition Service
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GSA FAS has issued a Sources Sought for the 2nd Generation IT (2GIT) BPA worth $5.5B Key Details •Type: Sources Sought •Awards: 70 •RFP Release: Dec 2025 Get the full breakdown and strategies on our latest podcast episode! Contact ProposalHelper at [email protected] to find similar opportunities and help you build a realistic and winning pip…
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Automated AI-Enabled Help Desk Assessment Event-Department of the Army - Army Contracting Command
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The Army Contracting Command is seeking solutions for an Automated AI-Enabled Help Desk Assessment Event under a MA-IDIQ. Key Details •Type: Request for Solutions •Awards: One or more •Deadline: Sep 26, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT For insights on opportunities like this, listen to our latest podcast! Contact ProposalHelper at [email protected] to fin…
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One Missed Email Could Cost You a 5-Year Government Contract
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In this episode of The Daily Windup, we hear the remarkable story of how a veteran-owned fuel delivery company went from serving local residential customers to expanding across multiple states—thanks to a single prime government contract. The conversation dives into the high-stakes world of priority one facilities during natural disasters, where fu…
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Why a $45M Government Contract Was Lost Overnight (And How to Avoid It)
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Today's episode of The Daily Windup pulls back the curtain on the reality behind “best value” government contracts—and why it often doesn’t play out as the FAR says it should. You will hear real examples where long-standing contractors with exceptional CPARs and zero complaints still lost multimillion-dollar contracts to cheaper competitors. We dig…
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DrupalBrief: WeeklyDrop #694 - Drupal's AI Revolution: Unpacking Drupal CMS 2.0
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Send us a text This Podcast is from TheWeeklyDrop issue 694, that serves as a comprehensive resource for Drupal enthusiasts and professionals. It features headlines on significant developments like "Drupal CMS 2.0," articles covering topics from data migration to accessibility, and various tutorials on integrating new functionalities. The issue als…
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DrupalBrief: Module of the week - Reshaping Web Experience, From Full Page Reloads to Fluid Apps
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Send us a text This Podcast explores a Drupal module called Refreshless, which aims to enhance user experience by selectively updating parts of a webpage without a full refresh, creating an application-like feel. This module, initially created in 2016 and now maintained by Ambient Impact, uses JavaScript and the HTML5 history API to provide smooth …
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2025 Internship Experiences: Bridging Tech and Teamwork
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Join Chief Technologist, John Janek, and the summer interns as they discuss technical solutions and their summer project in this second part of their 2025 Internship Experiences conversation. The group shares experiences working on their summer project, which was developing an IT Chatbot to help assist the company’s internal departments. The intern…
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