Secure the Contract: Government Contracting for Veterans (4-Week Cohort)
Schedule
Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Veterans Growing America | Woodbridge, VA
About this Event
Secure the Contract: Government Contracting for Veterans is a hands-on, 4-week business development working series designed for veteran-owned businesses and veteran entrepreneurs who want to break into or grow within the government contracting space.
This is not a lecture-style class. Each session includes practical instruction and actionable tasks that help you move your business forward in real time. By the end of the cohort, participants will have a clear understanding of the government contracting process and concrete next steps to pursue opportunities.
Whether you are new to government contracting or need structure and guidance to move forward, this cohort will help you build a strong foundation and strategy.
What You’ll Learn
- How to register your business in SAM.gov
- Understanding UEI, CAGE codes, and business readiness
- Veteran certifications (SDVOSB / VOSB) and other small business programs
- How government set-asides work
- Where and how to find contracting and subcontracting opportunities
- How to read solicitations
- Building your capability statement and past performance
- Proposal basics and pricing strategies
- Creating a 90-day government contracting action plan
Agenda
Week 1: Foundation & Registration
- SAM.gov registration
- UEI and CAGE codes
- Understanding your capabilities
Week 2: Certifications & Set-Asides
- SDVOSB / VOSB certification
- Other small business programs
- How set-asides work
Week 3: Finding Opportunities
- Contracting and subcontracting opportunities
- Reading solicitations
- Building your capability narrative
Week 4: Proposals & Next Steps
- Proposal basics
- Pricing strategies
- Building past performance
- 90-day action plan
Eligibility Requirements
- Veteran-owned business or veteran entrepreneur
- Must complete intake form prior to the first session
- Commitment to attend all four sessions
Dates & Time
Wednesdays | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)
- January 14, 2025
- January 21, 2025
- February 4, 2025
- February 11, 2025
Total Time: 8 hours over 4 weeks
Location
Veterans Growing America
14901 Potomac Town Place #110
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Parking: CAVA or Wegmans parking lot
What’s Included
- 8 hours of live instruction
- GovCon Starter Toolkit
- Capability Statement Template
- Guided working sessions
- Support identifying NAICS codes
Industries / NAICS Codes
All industries are welcome.
We will help participants identify appropriate NAICS codes during the series.
What to Bring
- Laptop or tablet (charged)
- UEI number (if already registered)
- Capability statement (if applicable)
- Notebook and pen
Where is it happening?
Veterans Growing America, 14901 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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