Government Contracting Course
Channel: Eric Coffie 
Date: 27/09/2021

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📜 Video Chapters
00:00:00 Start
00:00:18 Today's topic
00:02:40 Shout outs
00:04:06 Story of an expert from Tuesday calls
00:07:46 I got my DBA, Do I need my LLC?
00:09:40 Do you have training specifically on being a consultant?
00:12:06 YouTube material
00:12:54 Can I get started with just a DBA, DUNs, and EIN?
00:13:44 Lifetime course features
00:14:16 What type and/or amount of insurance is needed for a consultant?
00:15:18 Do you recommend sticking to one niche or doing multiple niches?
00:18:52 If your contact agent of a solicitation has a number that doesn't work.
Who do you call instead?
00:20:04 Does your course link you with mentors?
00:23:04 Does each chapter have a quiz at the end?
00:24:00 Will a virtual office work when applying for my CAGE number?
00:25:42 What your thoughts are on starting as a vendor for my local municipality
to start my dealing with the government?
00:32:52 ...Money has dried up for aircraft and wheeled vehicle system upgrades?
00:35:14 Why not focus on grants vs contracts?
00:38:10 Critique on my proposal writing?
00:38:42 If you're trying, I'll help you
00:41:17 Do you help with the capability statements?
00:42:59 In Texas veterans don't pay taxes if the company starts on or after 1 Jan
2022?
00:46:16 There is a lot of opportunity in supporting wild and fires
00:49:06 1.0 gets still upgraded everything?
00:49:56 Do you have training on Unison Global?
00:52:08 You can self certify, or SBA's new, free online certification process for
WOSBs and EDWOSBs. Is it live?
00:54:06 Is there any way that a non-US citizen can get involved govt contracting?
00:57:51 How would a small trucking company make use of a govt contract?
00:58:24 Can I hire someone to find possible contacts for me if I don't have a lot of
time, also will I still make money?
01:00:29 Requirements to be registered in SAM is to have a lease agreement?
01:01:33 You can hire anyone but how would you train that person to do the
research?
01:03:14 If I wanted to live in Gambia and gov con, how do you research business?
Is it still the same procedure?
01:04:51 Trying to sell FEMA and big disaster contracts
01:06:05 Will it is difficult to get into the area of contracting such as IT?
01:08:47 Do you still have 2.0 with lifetime access to tools?
01:09:28 Tip to small cleaning business
01:10:22 Is it frowned upon to change your NAICS code if you started with one?...
01:11:29 Does the government do any contracts dealing in diamonds or jewelry?
01:12:47 SAM's new look
01:13:30 Reading comments
01:15:00 Where do I go to find out about contracts on military bases in Africa?
01:16:04 If you're doing something, you're letting me know you
01:17:42 Used to be a union laborer and want to utilize them for manpower. Do you
recommend it?
01:18:28 What is your price for one-on-one coaching?
01:22:06 Is it true you have to renew your SAM registration every few years?
01:22:24 I want you to get all the free money and free resources that exist
01:26:11 Reading comments
01:28:35 Can one bid for contracts without a permanent resident card within the
US?
01:30:58 Is it true that you can't get into govt con until you've been in business for
two years?
01:32:55 Should I change my ammunition NAICS code if there's a national
ammunition shortage?
01:34:39 Thoughts on going to site visits with potential subcontractors for them to
give you an estimate, and then you as the prime add a profit margin on top?
01:36:00 Market for counseling services?
01:37:48 When does 2.0 drop?
01:38:23 Was Maria rescued from the kidnapping clown?
01:40:01 What are some ways to go about securing contracts from the US if my
company is in Canada?
01:41:34 Any booming NAICS codes to get started with?
01:43:28 If we get 1.0, can we still upgrade to 2.0 after October 31st?
01:44:07 Who didn't like clowns?
01:45:33 How many hours do you dedicate to your business now? How do you run
your construction company?
01:47:07 ...Started with 1.0, hoping your content can help me get there?
01:51:03 What is your experience in dealing with subs with construction?
01:55:23 How do you pass the request role access step on SAM?
01:56:04 Can you briefly speak about the benefits of PTACs?
01:57:08 How do you write your past performance letter?
01:58:33 Have you been involved with NATO or UN contracts?
01:58:40 Help with NAICS codes
01:59:42 Reading comments
02:00:21 Any advice on how to get past the fear of failure?
02:01:47 Your courses are helpful
02:05:00 Reading comments
02:08:32 Best NAICS for a photographer?
02:10:00 SBA reaches out to experts to provide the training
02:13:22 If not in the program, can still join the zoom call?
02:17:22 I'm new to gov con, what should I say to the contracting officer?
02:17:57 Can I submit all paperwork myself to win a contract?
02:20:42 There are a lot of people willing to help
02:22:33 A PTAC counselor can look over your proposal?
02:22:54 Are there templates in the course?
02:23:41 Wrapping Up