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Navigating the Federal Marketplace: A Guide to Finding and Winning Contracts
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jJ_6e_WITN-CUwfGu8Mjxw
Are you ready to break into the federal contracting space or expand your government business portfolio? Join ATI Education for a practical, insight-packed webinar designed to help businesses of all sizes understand and succeed in the federal marketplace. This session will guide participants through the essential steps of identifying contract opportunities, understanding agency needs, and positioning your company to win. From registering in SAM.gov to interpreting solicitations and crafting competitive proposals, this webinar will demystify the federal procurement process and equip you with actionable strategies to stand out from the competition.
Key Takeaways:
An overview of how the federal contracting process works
Tools and platforms to find contract opportunities
How to assess and respond to solicitations
Tips for creating a winning proposal
Common pitfalls to avoid when entering the federal market
Whether you’re new to government contracting or looking to improve your win rate, this webinar offers valuable guidance to help you navigate and thrive in this competitive space.
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VirtualRegistration End Date
2025-08-06Attending the RRPV Consortium General Membership Meeting? Join us for matchmaking.
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10:00am - 12:00pm ET
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Hyatt Regency Crystal City: 2799 Richmond Highway Arlington, VA 22202Save the date.
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2:30pm - 4:30pm CT
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400 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269Attending the Billington CyberSecurity Summit in Washington, DC? Join us for matchmaking! You must be registered for the conference in order to participate in matchmaking. Register for the Summit here: https://billingtoncybersummit.com/register
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2:30pm - 4:30pm ET
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Walter E. Washington Convention CenterAttending the NASA LIFT event? Join us for matchmaking. You must be registered for the event to participate in matchmaking. Register for the event here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nasa-osbp-engagement-2025-lift-tickets-1537390027959
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1:00pm - 4:00pm ET
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Astronaut Memorial Foundation: Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953govmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our Fourth Annual Fiscal Year End Fiesta networking event with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, September 10th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Womble Bond Dickinson Office, 8350 Broad Street #Ste 1500 Tysons, VA 22102
Cost: $25
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/govmates-fiscal-year-end-fiesta-4th-annual-tickets-1399784355689
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5:30pm - 7:30pm UTC
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Womble Bond Dickinson OfficeSave the date for matchmaking (govmates-style) at AUSA.
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2:00pm - 4:00pm ET
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Walter E. Washington Convention CenterDate And Time
2:00pm - 4:00pm CT
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford: 416 S Main St Rockford, IL 61101govmates members (government contractors) only! Join us for our third annual Holiday Bash, an evening of networking with fellow members and teaming partners. We’ll bring the drinks and food – you bring the business cards and get ready to mingle! We’ll also be joined by representatives from large defense primes and integrators, so maybe you’ll leave with a new customer or two.
Date: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: Cushman & Wakefield, Amenity Space 1800 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA 22102
Cost: $25
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Cushman & Wakefield Amenity Space: 1800 Tyson's Blvd, Mclean, VAMatchmaking Events
govmates provides both virtual and in-person matchmaking sessions that are focused on results.
Our matchmaking platform enables government agencies and large primes to connect 1×1 with non-traditional defense contractors in support of small business outreach, market research, sources sought and supplier diversity initiatives. We’ve incorporated elements of human-centered design to build a platform that meets your outreach needs in both a virtual and physical environment.
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