GovCon Academy · All Levels

Video Library

The curriculum below is the full 15-video plan, covering every stage of the federal contracting journey — from first SAM.gov registration to winning task orders on major GWACs. Recording is underway; none are published yet. Add your email and we will send each one as it goes live.

In the meantime, the written guides cover the same ground and are complete today — SAM.gov registration, NAICS codes, FEMA contracting, and capability statements.

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Getting Started

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Beginner

Federal Contracting 101: How the Government Buys

Overview of the federal marketplace, key agencies, and how small businesses find work.

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Beginner

SAM.gov Registration Walkthrough

Screen-share walkthrough of the full SAM.gov registration process from start to activation.

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Beginner

How to Find Your NAICS Codes

Using the NAICS search tool and the SBA size standards table to identify your codes.

FEMA & Emergency Management

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Intermediate

How FEMA Awards Contracts After Disasters

The procurement lifecycle during disaster response — from declaration to task order award.

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Intermediate

SEMA Contracts: Your State Is a Buyer Too

How to find and register with State Emergency Management Agencies in your region.

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Intermediate

Building a FEMA Capability Statement

What FEMA contracting officers want to see and how to structure your one-pager.

Proposals & Bids

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Intermediate

Reading an RFP in 20 Minutes

A structured approach to dissecting any federal RFP and identifying the win strategy.

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Intermediate

Writing Executive Summaries That Win

The framework top GovCon firms use to open proposals with a compelling narrative.

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Advanced

Price to Win: How to Build Your Rates

Cost buildup methodology, wrap rates, and competitive positioning for federal pricing.

Contract Vehicles

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Intermediate

GSA Schedule: Is It Right for Your Business?

The pros, cons, costs, and timeline of getting on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule.

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Intermediate

IDIQs vs. Open Market: Which Should You Pursue?

Decision framework for choosing between contract vehicles and open-market opportunities.

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Advanced

How to Win Task Orders Once You're on a Vehicle

Strategies for competing successfully for task orders as a contract vehicle holder.

GovCon Command Center Tutorials

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Beginner

Setting Up Your Opportunity Filters

How to configure NAICS codes, keywords, and alert preferences in GovCon Command Center.

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Beginner

Reading Your Daily Intelligence Brief

Understanding what the daily brief shows and how to act on the opportunities.

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Using the NAICS Finder Tool

How to use the AI-powered NAICS Finder to identify the right codes for your business.

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