Federal Sales and Government Contracting (Neil McDonnell)

USAF has $1B for Small Business Innovators Ready to Change the WorldJoin me in a fireside chat with Daniel Carroll as he tells us how to get access to $1B in USAF innovation funding. Daniel is the SBIR / STTR Division Chief for the US Air Force (USAF) and the US Space Force (USSF), as well as a champion for small business innovation.Connect with others in the live LinkedIn event here:   / 7236911122577076224 ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell and Daniel Carol discuss:What 'innovation' the Air Force (USAF) and Space Force (USSF) are looking for from youThe process to access USAF / USSF's non-dilutive funds for traditional government contractors and those not yet supporting federal agencies Why SBIR dollars should be part of your overall growth strategyDifference between successful and unsuccessful applicants✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

Missile Defense Agency SBIR has $114M for SB InnovatorsThe US Missile Defense Agency has a $114M fund for small business innovation funding.Today Neil McDonnell chats with Candace Wright, Director of the SBIR / STTR Program Office for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and a champion for small business innovation. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell and Candace Wright, Director of the SBIR/STTR Program Office for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) discuss:What kind of ‘innovation’ MDA is looking forHow to access MDA’s non-dilutive funds for traditional government contractors and those not yet supporting federal agenciesWhy SBIR dollars should be part of your overall growth strategyDifference between successful and unsuccessful applicants✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

How to Uncover a Federal Agency Pain Points and Challenges During CaptureWhy would a customer buy from you if they don't have the problems your products or services address. Uncovering the pain points helps you align their problems to your offerings, increasing the chances they'll buy from you. This is a vital part of Capture. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discuss:What are the challenges and pain poionts, and why should you careHow to identify pain points (criteria)How to learn about a customer’s pain points through research and meetings✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

DSBS - Primary Market Research Tool Used by Federal BuyersAre you struggling to get noticed by federal buyers? In today's training, we’ll uncover how the Dynamic Small Business Search tool can be your game-changer in 2025! Discover the top strategies that will put your business front and center where it matters most! Over 60% of small businesses are invisible to federal buyers in DSBS when they search for small businesses like yours. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discuss:Why DSBS is the top marketing tool for federal buyersHow federal buyers use DSBS to find small businesses like yoursWhat to rise to the top of the DSBS results and get on the buyer’s short list✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

Are Myths and Misinformation Blocking Your Government Contracting Success in 2024 Don't let government contracting myths and misinformation be a barrier to your success.✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discuss:The classic myths that are just not really trueFederal agencies must meet small business goalsWOSB certification is valuable or helpfulGovernment contracting is too complexSmall businesses should start in local or commercial firstFederal agencies don’t like working with small businesses8(a) certification is a golden ticket to success✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

7-Step Process for Federal Revenue Success as a Small Business GovConIf you follow my 7 Step Process for Federal Revenue Success,  you’ll have a clear action plan you can implement in just 30 minutes to kickstart your journey! Over the last 8 years, we have taught thousands of small businesses that government contracting is not a secret, just a process. My "7 Step Process for Federal Revenue Success" works whether you are a small or large government contractor. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explain:Why is it important to follow a proven processMy 7-Step process for successHow to get ‘unstuck’ using a process and start winning✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

Main Differences Between RFP and RFQ for Federal Government ContractsWhen do federal buyers use an RFP vs RFQ when buying products or services? Knowing this will help you understand whether your response is more about price or technical approach. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discuss:How the federal government buys products and servicesKey differences between an RFP vs RFQHow to find RFP vs RFQ opportunities✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

The Easiest government contracts to Win in FY 2025With FY2025 just around the corner, now is the time to position your small business for success in government contracting! Let's talk about the easiest government contracts to win for your company. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explain:Identify the best contract vehicles for your businessLeverage expiring contracts to your advantageTarget opportunities with the highest chance of success Effectively compete against other contractors for the easiest government contracts to win✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

Talking Law with Steve Koprince and Neil McDonnellToday Neil McDonnell welcomed Steven J. Koprince, retired founder of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC, to talk about the value of lawyers to your government contracting business. ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell and Steven J. Koprince to discuss:Informal/ Formal Relationships like teaming, JV, MPP, etc.Why small businesses turn to lawyers as their company maturesLessons learned from contract protests✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging others in the largest Government Contracting community online.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

How To Write Emails That Federal Buyers and Large Firms Open for GovConsThere is a fine art to sending emails that help you get a meeting with federal buyers. When you master this skill, you'll start having more meetings that lead to contract success. ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:The framework of a perfect emailHow to get your email noticedWhat goes into the email body to drive a response✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

How To Use FPDS To Follow the Money Being Spent by Federal AgenciesEvery dollar spent by the federal government is tracked in FPDS. Mastering this tool is vital to your company's success. ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:How FPDS data reveals the spending priorities of federal agenciesWhat information in FPDS is most helpful to meHow can you trace a task order similar to what you sell, back to the contract vehicles used✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/\–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

How to Perform Incumbent Research for Federal Government ContractorsWhen it comes to federal government contracting, understanding the incumbent is crucial for potential bidders. Today I'll show you how to do strategic incumbent research during the Capture management phase of your sales process. ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:What is ‘Incumbent Research’ and ‘Incumbent Capture’How to research an incumbent and its employeesHow to find people who can give you insight into the incumbent✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

How to Find Contract Opportunities for Your 2025 Federal Sales PipelineIf you want success in 2025 as a government contractor, then you must have opportunities in your sales pipeline that you can win. One of the easiest ways to fill your pipeline is with contracts that have been awarded before and that you can absolutely support. This is a vital part of Business Development. ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:Find opportunities you wish you had wonWhy you should look for opportunities expiring in 6+ monthsHow to find contract vehicles in your space that you can win✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

7 Questions to Ask in 4th Quarter FY24 as Government ContractorsEnd-of-year federal spending creates huge opportunities for small business government contractors. In this training, Neil McDonnell walks through the 7 Most Important Questions your company should ask to evaluate your sales readiness. ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:What is Our 2025 Revenue Goal?What is Our 2024 Sales Goal?What is Our Win Rate?How Many Proposals Do We Need to Submit?Do We Have Enough In Our Pipeline?Do We Have 16 Strategic Relationships?Are We Measuring This Daily?✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

DARPA has $112M for Small Business Innovators Ready to Change the WorldJoin GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell in a fireside chat with Jennifer Thabet, Small Business Program Office Director for DARPA – the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and a champion for small business innovation. ✅ In this live interview, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell and Jennifer Thabet discuss:What kind of 'innovation' DARPA needs from Small BusinessesHow Small Businesses apply to get access to over $112M DARPA fundingDARPA’s non-dilutive funds for traditional government contractors and those not yet supporting federal agenciesWhy #SBIR dollars should be part of government contractor total growth strategyDifference between successful and unsuccessful applicants ✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/🟩 ABOUT OUR GUEST:Ms. Jennifer Thabet is an experienced program manager with an extensive background supporting DARPA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Enhancing the ability of the small business community to create and transition revolutionary technologies that benefit the warfighter, federal government, and commercial marketplace is of paramount importance in Ms. Thabet’s role of program director, DARPA Small Business Programs Office (SBPO). She is focused on creating an environment that considers small business concerns a primary source of innovative solutions and advancing small business relationships and training opportunities within the DoD and other federal agencies. Ms. Thabet also leads the agency’s inaugural Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA), DARPAConnect, an effort designed to break down barriers of entry for performers new to DARPA and the national security space and educate them on how to engage and work with DARPA.–––––––––––––––––––––––––🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

Mastering Federal Agency Org Charts in Just 15 minutes a DayFederal Agency Org Charts help you pursue the offices most likely to buy from you. Org charts can guide you 10 levels down to the people with the actual need for the products you sell.✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explainsHelps You Navigate the AgencySpeak Their Language / TermsUnderstand Operational WorkflowExpand Research Possibilities (Office Names)✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.–––––––––––––––––––––––––HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

To get the highest ROI from government contracting events including the 36th Annual Navy Gold Coast Small Business Exposition in San Diego August 19 - 21, 2024, you need to have a focused strategic plan.✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:5 Actions to take 2 weeks before any conferenceHow to maximize your time at the eventWhat to do when you can't attend an in-person eventDetermine Your Purpose / GoalPrioritize the Sessions and ExhibitorsREAD the GovCon Success Newsletter for more details: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-guarantee-success-navy-gold-coast-other-govcon-neil-mcdonnell-baq9e/✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engage in the largest Government Contracting community online.–––––––––––––––––––––––––HOST | Neil McDonnell• president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners​ trust Neil to​ show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts.​ A passionate 'evangelist' for business development​ in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value)Neil's daily LinkedIn Live and YouTube training have been viewed over 1 Million x.​ ​As technology business owner for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including ...- US Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House- Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy- plus numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)- Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'- Find teammates who want to work with you- Gettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spot- Respond to opportunities that you can win- See consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBS

One of the hardest things for small businesses to do is get in federal agency doors. This is most often because they don't know which door or which person to talk with.✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explainsHow to search agency websites for namesWhich agency documents provide key points of contactTop government-owned tools that provide information about buyers.✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.–––––––––––––––––––––––––HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

If you provide (or want to provide) innovative cloud products or services to federal agencies, then you'll need to consider FedRAMP.Today, Neil McDonnell interviews Zyad Nabbus, Principal of DataLock Consulting Group to share his lessons learned as a FedRAMP accredited Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO).✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explainsWhat is FedRAMP and what are the various roles involvedWho should care about FedRAMPHow to make the FedRAMP process easier to speed your product to productionWHAT IS FEDRAMP?The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) was established in 2011 to provide a cost-effective, risk-based approach for the adoption and use of cloud services by the federal government. FedRAMP empowers agencies to use modern cloud technologies, with an emphasis on security and protection of federal information.ABOUT OUR GUEST: Zyad Nabbus A Cybersecurity Firm Focused on Securing Mission-Critical Systems, Protecting Supply Chains, and Safeguarding Digital Assets Within Federal Agencies, While Ensuring Regulatory Compliance.✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.–––––––––––––––––––––––––HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

Federal buyers search for companies like you’re the same way you might look for a plumber. They may use DSBS, internal databases or other tools but the process is the same. They use keywords and other methods to find you.✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explainsWhy you must know the keywords buyers are using How to identify top keywords used in federal agenciesHow keywords work like SEO in DSBS, LinkedIn, website Where to put keywords (branding, marketing, content) How the right keywords lead to more RFIs, RFQs & RFPs✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.–––––––––––––––––––––––––HOST | Neil McDonnellpresident GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Boxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.comGovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com