FedBiz'5
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Episodes: 92
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FedBiz’5 is your quick-hit resource for navigating the government contracting marketplace with more confidence, clarity, and strategy.
Designed for small businesses, federal contractors, and companies looking to win more government contracts, FedBiz’5 delivers practical government contracting tips, market insights, compliance updates, sales strategies, and expert guidance in about five minutes.
Each episode helps simplify the federal marketplace, from SAM registration and small business certifications to capability statements, market research, agency targeting, contracting officer outreach, GSA opportunities, proposal readiness, and award strategy.
Backed by the FedBiz Access team’s 25+ years of government contracting experience and more than $36 billion in client awards, FedBiz’5 gives contractors the knowledge they need to find better opportunities, make smarter decisions, and compete more effectively in today’s evolving government marketplace.
Whether you are new to government contracting or looking to grow your federal sales pipeline, FedBiz’5 helps you take the next step from registration to revenue, and from opportunity to award.
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Follow the Money: 10 Federal Agencies Small Businesses Should Target in 2026
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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12 Local Government Contracts Small Businesses Can Actually Win
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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3,000 Counties, 50 States, One Overlooked Market: Why Small Contractors Should Be Looking at SLED
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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AI, Cybersecurity, and Federal Buying: Where Small Contractors Can Still Break In
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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The $350K Sweet Spot: Why Small Contractors Should Rethink Simplified Acquisitions in 2026
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Teaming Without Trouble: How to Partner with Primes Without Triggering Affiliation Risk
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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Fixed-Price Contracts: How to Avoid Bad Wins and Protect Margin
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May 19, 2026 |
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The Federal Funding Cycle Explained: How to Time Outreach and Win More Awards
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Want More GovCon Wins? Start with the Right Prime Contractors
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Government Buyer Communication: The Trust-First Approach That Gets Replies
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Why Your “Active” SAM Profile Gets Zero Inquiries
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Stop Chasing Bad Bids: The No-Go Playbook for Government Contractors
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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SBA’s 2025 Wake-Up Call: How Small Contractors Can Compete Stronger in 2026
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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LinkedIn Strategies for Government Contractors: How to Stop Being Invisible to Buyers
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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2026 GovCon Playbook: Six Trends Small Businesses Can’t Ignore
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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From ‘Lowest Price’ to ‘Best Value’ – How Evaluation Culture Is Changing
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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AI-Ready or Invisible? Surviving Perplexity in Federal Contracting
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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10 Most Promising Contract Categories In FY2026
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Why Smart Contractors Don’t Panic During a Shutdown
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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The Shutdown Playbook: How to Keep Winning When D.C. Hits Pause
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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New FAR Part 19 Explained: A Win For Small Businesses?
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Golden Dome’s SHIELD Contract: A $151B Opportunity for Contractors
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Thresholds on the Rise: What October 1 Means for Small Business Contractors
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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The 10 Easiest Government Contracts to Win (and Why They’re a Smart Starting Point)
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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FAR Part 12 Overhaul: What Contractors Need to Know Now
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Contracting Goals for VOSBs? Breaking Down the DoD’s New Proposal
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Crack the Code: How to Actually Stand Out in the Government Marketplace
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Executive Order 14240 and the Future of Government Procurement
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Algorithms and Acquisition: What Federal Contractors Need to Know About AI
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May 27, 2025 |
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Top 5 Tips for New Government Contractors (That You Might Not Know Yet)
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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The 2025 Stopgap Shake-Up: Winners, Losers, and What to Do Next
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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New Administration, New Challenges: How to Stay Ahead in Government Contracting
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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From Soldier to Entrepreneur: A Veteran's Path to Government Contracting Success
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Year-End Wrap-Up for Government Contractors + a Look Forward at 2025 Trends
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Decoding Government Contract Opportunity Types
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Your Digital Front Door: Why Every Government Contractor Needs a Landing Page
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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GovVisibility: Strategies for Standing Out
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Mastering the Proposal Process for Government Contracts
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Making Connections with Government Buyers
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Talking FAR with Frank
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Harnessing the Power of Forecasting in Government Contracting
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Why Getting Ready Now for FY2024 Matters
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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FEMA: How Government Contractors Can Help Rebuild Communities
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Preparing a Bid that Fits My Core Competency
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Insite Consulting - Helping Businesses and Communities Grow
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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MatchMaker: Game-Changing Tool for Government Contractors
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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The Keys to Writing Winning Propsals
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Does Your Elevator Pitch Open Doors?
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May 30, 2023 |
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Contract Command: Mastering Market Research for Government Success | Episode 44
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May 12, 2023 |
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ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence Impact for Government Contractors | Episode 43
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Should My Small Business Respond to a Sources Sought or RFI? | Episode 42
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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How the Government Begins Its Procurement Lifecycle | Episode 41
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Engaging Government Buyers | Episode 40
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Eileen Kent - The Federal Sales Sherpa | Episode 39
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Your Government Readiness Level - Part 2 | Episode 38
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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Your Government Readiness Level - Part 1 | Episode 37
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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What’s After SAM? | Episode 36
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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CMMC – Don’t Get Left Behind | Episode 35
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Get Your Start by Subcontracting | Episode 34
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Your Capability Statement Makes a Difference | Episode 33
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Find Targeted Buyers | Episode 32
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Client Teams with FedBiz Access for New Opportunities | Episode 31
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Benefits of the Veteran Certification | Episode 30
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Recession Proof Your Business | Episode 29
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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The Importance of SAM | Episode 28
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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September Spending: “Use-It-or-Lose-It” | Episode 27
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Marketing Your Business to the Federal Government | Episode 26
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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Create an Effective Capability Statement | Episode 25
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May 31, 2022 |
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FedBiz Helps Client Grow Her Business FedBiz’5 | Episode 24
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May 16, 2022 |
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8(a) – Helping Minority and Small Disadvantaged Businesses Grow | Episode 23
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May 06, 2022 |
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Benefits of the HUBZone Certification | Episode 22
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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GSA Schedule - Establish a Long-Term Relationship with the Federal Government | Episode 21
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Multiple Award IDIQ Contracts – Get on the Team | Episode 20
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Subcontracting and JV Teaming: A Good Place to Start | Episode 19
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Open Solicitations: Go – No Go | Episode 18
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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Expiring Contracts – Get the Inside Track | Episode 17
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Market Intel – Your Roadmap to Success | Episode 16
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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How to do Business with FEMA | Episode 15
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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FedBiz Partners with Govology for FedBiz-U | Episode 14
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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Don't Start with Solicitations | Episode 13
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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R.A.D.A.R.: Test Before You Invest | Episode 12
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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State & Local Connections Marketing Campaign | Episode 11
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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Federal Connections Marketing Campaign | Episode 10
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Buyer Engagement – Be Prepared? Part 2 - Episode 9
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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What is an Engagement Strategy? Part 1 - Episode 8
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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What is a Capability Statement? Episode 7
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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DSBS Incomplete – Don’t Get Excluded. Episode 6
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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What is the importance of my DSBS? Episode 5
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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What are PSC Codes? Episode 4
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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What are NAICS Codes, the North American Industry Classification System codes? Episode 3
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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What is SAM? Episode 2
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May 07, 2021 |
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What is Federal Contracting? Episode 1
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Apr 21, 2021 |