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Using Government Tools to Anticipate Federal Opportunities
It will soon be a new fiscal year and everyone will be looking for opportunities. How do you find them? It's more than setting up a search and forgetting about it. We'll look at the tools and info you can use to find upcoming requirements and predict when they may hit the street. Be prepared far ahead of your counterparts by learning more.
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Government Purchase Card: Think Micro for Macro Results (TM)
Looking for a low-cost low-risk way to get your foot in the door to do business in the Federal marketplace? Thinking "micro" can maximize your exposure. We cover what micro-purchases are and how they are made, how to create micro-offerings, and how to transition from micro to macro in the Federal marketplace. Federal agencies bought $14.4B in micro-purchases from small businesses last year. Get a piece of the pie for your business.
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Using Government Tools to Read the Federal Marketplace
Lost in a Whirlwind of Data? Government tools provide a lot of data about the Federal marketplace from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) to the Acquisition Gateway and agency-specific portals. But what do you do with the data once you have it? Watch our entry level primer on the key systems and data points to help you find trends in agency purchasing as well as anticipate and find upcoming buys. (NOTE: The recording starts without my intro and appears to jump in the middle of the webinar. I promise all the "good stuff" is here!)
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Empower Your Federal Contracting Journey
Get the tips and focus areas you need to as FedSubK's founder, Shauna Weatherly, shares from her experiences over three decades of Federal service in the acquisition workforce. In this hour we bust GovCon myths, discuss the three P's (Policy, Process, and People), understand the steps to take as you start this journey, and why it is important to think beyond the win. You'll hear what Contracting Officers want you to know and get an introduction to FedSubK.com, your one-stop resource.
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Government Contracting Changes 2025 – What Small Businesses Need To Know!
Host Yaryna Hotlib asks great questions and picks the brain of a former Contracting Officer and Chief of Contracting, Shauna Weatherly (FedSubK) to discuss: new Executive Orders and DEI policies, how small businesses can win more contracts, merit-based government contracts -- what is changing, and AI tools and transparency in federal contracting.
No Shortcuts, Only Trust
Chelsea Meggitt hosts a sit down with Shauna Weatherly, FedSubK, about her over 35 years of Federal Service and experience. Shauna shares some behind-the-scenes insights and strategies for small businesses to thrive in the federal space, lessons learned, and practical due diligence tips for qualifying resource partners. Plus, Shauna shares a recent experience that highlights the importance of finding reputable and trusted Federal resource partners.
Avoiding Red Flags, Building Trust, and Protecting Your Business
Chelsea Meggitt hosts a sit down with Shauna Weatherly (FedSubK) and David Neal (David Neal Consulting) as we discuss a trend in GovCon providers who "borrow" content from reputable consultants to use as their own, advice without the receipts to back it up, and posing as Government entities or others to gain your trust. Learn how to spot the charlatans and create a base of trusted industry experts.
2024 GovCon Summer Shorts - Subcontracting (9 of 10)
Jennifer Schaus & Associates hosted FedSubK's Shauna Weatherly as part of its GovCon Summer Shorts Series. Our full business name is Federal Subcontract Solutions so what better topic for us to talk about than Subcontracting! Hear our five best practices, five pitfalls to avoid, and five most frequently asked questions that subcontractor should know when working in the Federal sector.
Ask a Federal Acquisition Subject Matter Expert Ft. Shauna Weatherly, President of FedSubK
Ryan Williams Sr., Cybersecurity Consultant and host of The Other Side of the Firewall | Ask a CISSP & PMP, and Shauna Weatherly, FedSubK, talk about navigating the complexities of the Federal marketplace and the importance of thorough preparation before throwing your hat in the ring on a Federal opportunity. Slow and steady wins the race in the Federal marketplace.
Shauna Weatherly: A former Contracting Officer Dishes the Goods
If you want to learn how to win government contracts, then you should probably talk to someone who has vast experience procuring contract support. Enter Shauna Weatherly who has more than 30 years experience doing exactly that. Randy Lange, CEO of Firebird AST, welcomed Shauna onto his Small Business Set Aside podcast and she shared a lot of great insights for small businesses. Come take a listen and glean some nuggets to help make this crazy business make more sense.
A Talk With Shauna Weatherly: Navigating GSA Schedule Changes in 2024
Read about initiatives and changes in the GSA Schedules program on tap for FY2024 and beyond in this interview hosted by iQuasar with Shauna Weatherly, FedSubK. Shauna's experience as a provider of support services helping businesses acquire and update their Schedule contracts, as a Senior Contracting Officer performing quality control on Schedule awards, and her experience using Schedules for over 25 years provides some of the background for this discussion.
Synergy Lunch & Learn: Uniting Doers & Sellers in the Era of Micropurchases & Innovation
G2Xchange's Synergy Lunch & Learn featuring Alexa Tsui (host and COO), William Randolph, Founder & CEO of MicroMarket.co, and Shauna Weatherly, FedSubK, discusses why having a micro- purchase strategy for the Federal marketplace is key to building agency relationships, gaining experience in the Federal space, and influencing future opportunities.
Strategies For Winning Government Contracts in 2024? It's Easier Than You Think!
GovCon Giants and host Randie Ward, President of AlchemyGov, invited Shauna Weatherly, FedSubK, for an information-filled hour to discuss recent policy changes impacting construction contractors in the Federal marketplace. Our discussion also includes tips on how to approach Federal buyers in target agencies and understanding compliance requirements after you get that first "win".
Insider's Guide to CMMC Rulemaking and Federal Contracting
Derrich Phillips, Certified CMMC Assessor and President of Aspire Cyber, hosted Shauna Weatherly, FedSubK, to talk about rulemaking and the DoD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Federal Contracting. Learn about the latest developments on the topic of CMMC and get sound advice for businesses navigating the Federal marketplace.
Finding The Right Federal Opportunities
Join Judy Bradt, CEO of Summit Insight, and Shauna Weatherly, FedSubK, as we discuss ways to find the best opportunities for your company, how important relationships are in marketing to Federal agencies, knowing when to say no to opportunities, and take the FOMO out of your Federal marketing strategy. Get practical advice on how to develop your bid/no-bid strategy in the Federal space.
Leveraging P-Card Transactions for Federal Market Success
Join David Lowe, CEO of GovBrief, and Shauna Weatherly, FedSubK, as we talk about how Government Purchase Cards ("P-Cards") work, cover terminology, purchase limits, ordering procedures, how to find Government P-Card holders and marketing to agencies for micropurchases. Cost: $225 (Includes video, handouts, and linked to join GovBrief Monday Roundtables. Valid for 30-days from purchase.)
Behind the Curtain of Federal Rulemaking with Shauna Weatherly of FedSubK.com
Jacob Hill, Founder of GRC Academy and Shauna Weatherly, FedSubK, discuss how Federal rulemaking occurs. We cover the processes, players, and layers in Federal rulemaking as well as timelines for governmentwide and agency rules, such as DoD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). We also touch on two important Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules and what they mean to you.
