The single biggest purchaser of goods and services in the world is the US government. Learn the step by step process of winning government contracts from former procurement officer Lt Col (ret) Richard C. Howard. We cover: sam.gov, Other Transaction Authority (OTA), GSA, government contracting leads, small business, subcontracts, GWACS, sole source contracts, federal certifications including: 8(a), SDVOSB The GovClose Training Program: https://www.govclose.com Get the Government Contract Planner Free at: https://www.dodcontract.com Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/govclose/
DoD Contract Academy
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The single biggest purchaser of goods and services in the world is the US government. Learn the step by step process of winning government contracts from former procurement officer Lt Col (ret) Richard C. Howard. We cover: sam.gov, Other Transaction Authority (OTA), GSA, government contracting leads, small business, subcontracts, GWACS, sole source contracts, federal certifications including: 8(a), SDVOSB The GovClose Training Program: https://www.govclose.com Get the Government Contract Planner Free at: https://www.dodcontract.com Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/govclose/
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Recent Episodes
June 15, 2026
He left US Special Ops to Make $18.7K /Month With Government Contracts
Dakota Ward, a U.S. Air Force Combat Controller veteran, shares his journey from special operations to generating $18.7K monthly with government contracts in this interview.
June 6, 2026
How Anyone Can Make $30K+/Month From the Government
Retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel Rick Howard explains how anyone can earn significant income through government contract consulting or federal sales roles.
May 28, 2026
Will AI Replace Government Contractors in 2026?
Host interviews Bill Vear, founder of GovConProposals, about winning government contracts and the future of AI in the industry.
214 total episodes available with 41 transcripts
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