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@GovKidMethod

3 жыл бұрын

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@GovKidMethod

3 жыл бұрын

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@GovKidMethod

4 жыл бұрын

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@GovKidMethod

4 жыл бұрын

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@GovKidMethod

2 жыл бұрын

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@GovKidMethod

3 жыл бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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@GovKidMethod

2 жыл бұрын

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@GovKidMethod

28 күн бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

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@GovKidMethod

2 жыл бұрын

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4 жыл бұрын

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@GovKidMethod

Жыл бұрын

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@GovKidMethod

4 жыл бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

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Жыл бұрын

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@GovKidMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Hi all, being somewhat new to the space, I’d love to get your insights on two points: 1. Do you think being a middleman puts us at a disadvantage when competing with specialized service providers for contracts? 2. How do you effectively present your company’s strengths and unique value proposition on your website to impress contracting offices? Thanks for your feedback!

@GovKidMethod

Ай бұрын

1) There's no way to win against a specialist who has their CAGE code if you're a middleman unless they are very greedy with their margins. 2) You do not need to present your strengths and value prop on a website, it makes no difference. Do this in your bid proposal submissions working with your selected subcontractor (teaming partner) as they will have the value prop.

What is the difference between place of performance state and place of award state?

Hey Derek, Love your work, great content and full of value. I did have a quick question, being an Australian could you please confirm that under the FTA this shouldn't be an issue for qualifying for government contracts? I also did a bit more reading and came across the Buy American Act and from what I understand, China as a COO would be a no go for government contracts? If so, given Hong Kong is GPA designated and in close proximity to Shenzhen, could this be a viable work around? Cheers!

@GovKidMethod

4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I’m not an expert with non-US countries doing GOVCON. What I do know is you have to get an NCAGE code and I think your country has to be a NATO member. Don’t quote me on that. Buy American means you wouldn’t be buying from China, yes. I don’t know about any work arounds, though.

awesome

First awesome video man, so helpful. I have two questions: 1. In Sam.gov when they have active solicitation but expired response deadline, do you know what does that mean? 2. Do you have to have certain amount of revenue/profit as small business to be able to apply for contracts or does that not matter?

@GovKidMethod

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 1) just means they haven’t archived it yet. And 2) Profit is usually only looked at if you have a DCAA audit. It’s really up to you to keep your business above water

What do we do if we are the accounting firm looking for bids? We are not contracting out work we would be doing it ourselves?

I am interested in starting in the notary business and event planning speaking and training my husband a retired veteran.

Hello what if your looking for a awarded bid for a certain NAIS Code

hello, This may be a stupid question, but where can I get a RFQ or RFP template?

How do you get into contact with a Contract Officer, or how do they reach out to you?

Is a federal employee able to bid on contracts legally?

Anyone know the typical competitive profit margins for medical supplies? Just to get an idea of how much to bid. I don't mind getting rejected by them, but I also don't want to be ridiculous with my bidding. Thanks guys!

@marcerradalyah5018

9 ай бұрын

I have this same question

Hi Gov Kid. So it's my understanding that with current bids, there is no "Submit" button or "Bid" button but rather follow the instructions to submit what the contracting officer is asking for to their email. Such as an RFQ or RFP, etc...

@GovKidMethod

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s correct! Email them your bid response based on the instructions to offerors. Ask contracting any questions you have.

Can you show How to literally bid on these?

What softwares are you use to run your company.

Thank you so much. The is very help, but I do have a question, If you didn’t respond to the Sources Sought can you still bid at stage 3?

@GovKidMethod

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! The purpose of responding at stage 1 is to help shape the requirement (ie. get it set aside). It’s also for marketing purposes, but doesn’t replace the future bidding.

@darlenejohnson5969

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for responding. I am located in Michigan. I am getting all documents together so I can start at the state level as a vendor.

Do you have to have a duns number and NAICS code for this?

@GovKidMethod

4 жыл бұрын

You have to have a DUNS code and Cage code. You select NAICS codes when you register your business entity in SAM.gov You choose a primary NAICS code but can add/edit/delete other naics codes as necessary in your SAM profile easily. They are replacing DUNS number December 2020 with a new universal code. For now, you need to have both a DUNS and CAGE code to be eligible for a contract award.

when responding to a sources sought, should I have everything set up already. Or is this just letting the company know that I am interested?

I never submitted a proposal. I just submitted bids. I guess that's why I haven't won a contract yet. :(

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@GovKidMethod

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Hey man I’m 18, I wanna start doing this as a business. How do I start and do u have any tips?

@GovKidMethod

4 жыл бұрын

I recommend going through as many of my free courses as you can and mostly just learn as much as you can about what the government is buying and how you can sell it: govkidmethod.com/

Government contracts in youth work?

On a pre solicitation, where is says set aside but it does not specify which set aside. Can you explain why please?

@GovKidMethod

3 жыл бұрын

It typically means they haven’t decided on one yet or there may not be one. You can try to email contracting and ask what the procurement strategy will be if you don’t want to wait until the solicitation is released

@maureencamilleri4681

3 жыл бұрын

@@GovKidMethod Thank you so much :)

Do you have a full training process or program?

@GovKidMethod

2 жыл бұрын

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I am about to bid on a contract. It’s small, only 20k. I am extremely confident I am going to win because it’s a repost and it closes in a couple days and no other vendors has shown interest. I am certainly not looking to gouge the government, but what would be a price I could look at charging if I am extremely confident competition is not a factor. The items are actually a pain to find.

@GovKidMethod

4 жыл бұрын

It truly depends on the level of competition as well as what site you are bidding on (Unison or beta.sam). Competitive margins can be as wide ranging as 2%- 15% on competitive bids. It also depends what the THING is that you're selling. Without knowing if it's a product or providing a service, it's really all over the place. If it's a sole source, margins can be higher.

@ryanrodriguez70

4 жыл бұрын

Govkid, I kinda feel ignorant after I watched your first video and when you stated “your selling to the government”. I thought wow how didn’t I know that.

@WoodyIsAwesome54356

3 жыл бұрын

did u end up winning the contract, First Last?

Hey govkid. Another great video you answered so my questions thank you. But I’m still a little confused when searching Sam beta with a set aside 8a and SVOD. Knowing that all contracts go through the 4 stages can an 8a or SVOD be awarded a contract without posting the sources sought? If not when searching for a sources sought should I have the 8a AND SVOD filters tuned off? Kinda a stupid question but I heard some 8a contracts getting direct awards with a letter from the CO, I guess that’s why I’m a little confused

@GovKidMethod

4 жыл бұрын

They all get started as a sources sought. If a bid goes “sole source” you won’t see it go through any of the later stages. They may post the award for it but they don’t always. Companies that have a relationship with contracting will sometimes get the job direct and you won’t see anything direct

Is there a big disadvantage of being white male non-veteran in government contracting? It feels like it is of theres just the smallest wift of competing bids.

@TheMartin15283

2 жыл бұрын

Get a partner...

Can you help me bit contract?

Do you offer any kind of one on one consultation? Obviously I’ll pay you for your time to answer some general questions

@GovKidMethod

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I offer strategy sessions. You can find them and my free courses here: govkidmethod.com/

Hey can you mentor me?

hello, do you have an email? I have couple of questions I want to ask

Can I get wedsite for Government contract web website

What time can l call you