Government Contracting 101: https://www.govclose.comGet Free Weekly Government Contracting Business Tips: https://federalytics.substack.comGovClose Certification Overview: https://www.govclose.com/govclose-certification-programIn this video, you’ll learn the 10 biggest reasons to start your own consulting business, how to package your skills into a service people will pay for, and why AI is your ultimate growth partner.You’ll discover: - The independence & financial upside of consulting- How to start part-time (without quitting your job)- Why AI amplifies your value instead of replacing you- How to work from anywhere in the world - The hidden opportunities (equity deals, partnerships, advisory roles) that consulting unlocksAnd stick around until Reason #10, where I reveal how consulting doesn’t just create income — it can completely redefine your lifestyle, freedom, and future.Watch: Why Federal Employees Should Start a Consulting Businesshttps://youtu.be/Q34m1Qh3U_w?si=OBSx7ECSYbe2ROvVConnect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/govclose/#Consulting #AIGrowth #ScaleWithAI

Get the full DOE report on Substack: https://federalytics.substack.com/p/the-186-billion-small-business-roadmapGovernment Contracting 101: https://www.govclose.comFull DOE Intelligence Report (Federalytics): federalytics.substack.comDOE Contracts: Two Markets, One Oligopoly — Where Small Businesses (and Investors) Actually WinThe Department of Energy awarded $186B in contracts in recent years — but $79B is concentrated in a nuclear-weapons oligopoly dominated by five M&O primes.

If you’re a small business (or investing in one), the play isn’t to storm the wall — it’s to navigate the $100B+ opportunity zone where competition is lower, vehicles are direct, and outcomes are repeatable. This briefing shows: which offices to target, which NAICS to favor, why GSA MAS barely matters at DOE, how to leverage subcontracting pathways into the Big Five, and how the GAO’s $1.1B compliance finding creates a verification edge for disciplined firms.Who this is forFounders and BD leaders selling to DOE/NNSAPE/VC investors & boards pressure-testing pipeline quality, CAC to CLV, and competitive moats in federal marketsCorporate strategy teams evaluating inorganic roll-ups in R&D, engineering, and EM servicesWhat you’ll learn:

DOE’s “two-economy” reality: no-entry M&O vs. accessible direct-award ecosystem

Office-level and NAICS-level tactics to avoid high-bidder bloodbaths

How to use subcontracting to wedge into the nuclear complex supply chain

Why the GAO small-business audit (~$1.1B) signals tighter verification — and how to capitalize on itTimestamps (SEO-optimized for YouTube + AI search)00:00 DOE $186B overview00:20 Federalytics report00:40 NNSA M&O no-entry01:00 The Big Five labs01:20 $107B opportunity zone01:40 Target offices to win02:00 Competition math (offers)02:20 Vehicles that work at DOE02:40 NAICS picks to target03:00 Rule of 5 filter03:20 Subcontracting paths03:40 GAO $1.1B compliance04:00 GovClose playbook04:20 Next steps + dataLinks• Full DOE Intelligence Report (Federalytics): federalytics.substack.com• Learn to sell to government & build multiple revenue streams (GovClose): govclose.comConnect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/govclose/Notes & context“Offers per award” is a proxy for competition. Lower is better for small businesses and for investors modeling win-rates and BD efficiency.Figures reflect recent DOE awards where competition data is reported; incomplete records are excluded for accuracy.This content is for market intelligence and strategy; it’s not legal advice.

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Deep dive on the analytics behind AI in this week's edition of Federalytics: https://federalytics.substack.com/p/federal-ai-contract-intelligenceEveryone’s talking about AI agents and AI assistance – and the U.S. government is listening. In this video, a former DoD acquisitions officer (managed $82 Billion in Defense contracts) reveals how AI companies and developers can sell to the government.

We break down real examples of government AI contracts already in action:Dept. of Education’s “Aiden” chatbot: navigating student loans via an AI assistant (proof-of-concept on a special contract vehicle).

VA (Veterans Affairs) AI chatbots: small contracts (under $10M) with startups to help vets access benefits – a great entry point for new players.

Navy’s office assistant GPT: a prototype AI tool the Navy aims to deploy service-wide to enhance productivity.Air Force & DARPA’s AI agents: autonomous AI pilots flew a fighter jet (X-62A) in simulated dogfights and won – AI for defense is here.

Why it matters: Federal agencies are investing in AI solutions right now. But winning these contracts means understanding how the government buys (think contract vehicles, SAM.gov, “sources sought” notices, etc.). This video shows you how to navigate the process and position your AI product for AI for defense and public sector success. Whether you’re a veteran transitioning out, a federal professional, or a tech entrepreneur, these insights will help you sell to the government and join the AI government contracting boom.

Don’t let the AI agents revolution pass you by – the Pentagon isn’t waiting on AI assistance and agents, and neither should you.

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