Description
This course provides a foundational overview of government contracting, specifically tailored for individuals and small businesses interested in entering or expanding in the government market. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the key concepts, requirements, and processes involved in securing government contracts.
Topics Covered:
- Overview of Government Contracting
- Understanding government contracting opportunities.
- The benefits of working with government entities.
- Eligibility and Requirements
- Key registrations and certifications (e.g., SAM.gov, DUNS/UEI).
- Basic qualifications for becoming a government contractor.
- Finding Opportunities
- How to locate and identify solicitations and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Tools and platforms for opportunity tracking.
- Proposal Basics
- Introduction to creating a competitive and compliant proposal.
- Key components of a successful bid response.
- Key Terminology and Processes
- Essential contracting terms and acronyms.
- Understanding the lifecycle of a government contract.
John Nessim –
I recently attended Marisa’s ASCEND Training on bidding for government contracts, and it was a truly invaluable experience. Marisa is deeply knowledgeable and passionate about helping businesses succeed in navigating the complexities of government contracting. She takes the time to explain the entire process step by step, making it accessible even for those with no prior experience. Her course truly covers it all, ensuring that participants leave with a solid foundation and clear action steps.
Marisa’s professionalism and dedication stood out—she was prompt, organized, and focused throughout the session. She went above and beyond to answer every question in detail, ensuring no stone was left unturned. It’s clear that her goal is to help us not just understand the process but to actually win contracts.
If you’re looking to break into government contracting or improve your chances of winning bids, Marisa’s ASCEND Training is an absolute must. She empowers you with the tools, insights, and confidence to succeed. I can’t recommend it highly enough—thank you, Marisa, for your guidance and support!
Dana Stueland –
I attended the ASCEND Training course on bidding for government contracts. In this course Marisa reviewed the in’s and out’s of how the process works, from how to setup your profile, to how the internal process works, defining industry specific jargon, to how to network and market your services. During this call she took the time to answer our questions, her answers were clear and actionable. Providing me with a solid jumping off point!
Marisa background gives her specialized knowledge that I haven’t seen anywhere else. I will be attending more of her courses in the future!