Federal Sales and Government Contracting (Neil McDonnell)

By: Neil McDonnell–GovCon Chamber
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  • Summary

  • With over 25 years of hands-on government contracting experience, Neil McDonnell is a leading small business advocate in the federal marketplace. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the US Army, Navy, US Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House.

    As president of the GovCon Chamber of Commerce, Neil hosts daily LinkedIn live training and teaches the strategies and skills required to build relationships with federal buyers and teaming partners that lead to federal revenue.

    Neil also brings together leading experts in federal government contracting in order to help small businesses grow as government contractors.

    Neil is famous for making complicated topics easy to understand, helping businesses 'find their niche' and for providing specific, achievable, actionable steps any business owner could follow.

    Discover how small businesses can research opportunities, build relationships, promote their capabilities, request small business set-aside (SBSA) opportunities and secure government business contracts.

    Find out more at https://www.GovConChamber.com


    HOST: Neil McDonnell
    Neil is a small business owner, mentor, coach and trainer committed to helping small businesses achieve their goals. He is a motivational speaker, trainer and vocal advocate for the potential of American small businesses. His passion is drawn from his personal experience serving in the US Army, from providing contracting services to various government agencies, and from the many successful and failed companies he has founded since his youth.

    Connect with Neil: https://LinkedIn.com/in/Neil-McDonnell
    @Neil McDonnell
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Episodes
  • RFI and Sources Sought How to Avoid the Black Holes

    RFI and Sources Sought How to Avoid the Black Holes
    Dec 25 2024
    RFI and Sources Sought How to Avoid the Black Holes

    One of the biggest complaints government contractors have is that their RFI responses go into black holes.

    If you've experienced this, where you submit a response but get no reply or engagement, then join Neil in this training.

    ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
    • Why responding to sources sought notices is a vital task for small business government contractors
    • How to ‘write for the win’ to increase your chances of winning a contract
    • Why your response go into a ‘black hole’ and how to get federal buyers to engage you more
    ✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.
    https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/
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    🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell
    president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/

    Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).

    A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
    • US Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors

    ✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com


    GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
    • Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibility Score'
    • Find teammates who want to work with you
    • Getting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spot
    • Respond to opportunities that you can win
    • See consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBS
    • www.GOVCONinaBox.com
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    25 mins
  • How to Get Federal Agencies to Use Your GSA Contract Vehicle for GovCons

    How to Get Federal Agencies to Use Your GSA Contract Vehicle for GovCons
    Dec 25 2024
    How to Get Federal Agencies to Use Your GSA Contract Vehicle for GovCons

    During 'Capture' you have the ability to influence the contracting officer on which contract vehicle they'll use.

    Join Neil and Andy Kirkpatrick of GSA as they discuss tips for making your GSA MAS work for you

    ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
    • Why General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Awards Schedules (MAS) matter to federal agency contracting officers
    • Signs an agency would be open to using you GSA MAS for their requirement
    • Steps you can take to get a federal agency to use your GSA MAS contract vehicle
    ✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online.
    https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/

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    🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell
    president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/

    Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).

    A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
    • US Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors

    ✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com


    GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
    • Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibility Score'
    • Find teammates who want to work with you
    • Getting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spot
    • Respond to opportunities that you can win
    • See consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBS
    • www.GOVCONinaBox.com
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    27 mins
  • 25 Best Federal Government Contracts for 2025 - Steps to Find Your Top Opportunities

    25 Best Federal Government Contracts for 2025 - Steps to Find Your Top Opportunities
    Dec 23 2024
    25 Best Federal Government Contracts for 2025 - Steps to Find Your Top Opportunities

    Government contractors preparing for 2025 success should have a strong sales pipeline of federal opportunities.

    Join Neil as he shows you how he identifies the best opportunities for him and his clients.

    ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
    • What are the best contracts for your small business
    • Where you can find the best contracts
    • When you should add these opportunities into your sales pipeline
    ✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/

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    🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell
    president of GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/

    Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value).

    A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
    • US Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors

    ✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com


    GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
    • Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibility Score'
    • Find teammates who want to work with you
    • Getting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spot
    • Respond to opportunities that you can win
    • See consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBS
    • www.GOVCONinaBox.com
    Show more Show less
    22 mins

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