Govcon Giants
Hosted by government contracting expert, 8(a) business mentor, and founder of the Govcon Giants platform, Eric Coffie. With over 250K+ podcast listens, a thriving YouTube channel of 49K+ subscribers, and a LinkedIn community of 19k+ followers, Eric has built one of the most trusted voices in federal contracting. Govcon Giants isn't just another podcast—it ranks on the U.S. procurement leaderboard and is recognized as the #5 overall creator worldwide in procurement, cementing Eric's role as a true authority in this space. On this podcast, you'll discover how to win more contracts, scale your small business into a sustainable government contracting powerhouse, and learn the insider strategies that have helped countless entrepreneurs break into the $700B+ federal marketplace. Through real conversations with industry leaders, agency insiders, and successful business owners, Eric brings you the playbook for success—covering everything from 8(a) certification and set-asides to subcontracting, teaming, and beyond. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, Govcon Giants is your roadmap to navigating one of the most profitable yet misunderstood markets in the world—government contracting.
Episodes
In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Ryan Atencio shares how his experience writing performance work statements, serving as a COR, and evaluating proposals inside DoD completely changed how he approaches opportunity identification and proposal strategy today.
The conversation dives deep into why most contra...
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In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Randie Ward breaks down the systems and documentation contractors must have in place before pursuing Department of Defense opportunities. She explains why PIE registration is mandatory for DOD work, how SPRS ties directly to your NIST self-assessment and CMMC requirements, and where contractors often get st...
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In this episode, we kick off with a reality check: communities and companies across the country are leavin...
In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Zach Golden walks through a real proposal review to show why generalized language, vague staffing plans, and small inconsistencies quietly sink otherwise strong bids. He explains how proposal reviewers look beyond surface-level compliance to assess production rates, deployment strategies, staffing percentages,...
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In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Zach Golden walks listeners through a real county-level proposal from Union County, North Carolina to expose why complex scopes overwhelm even experienced contractors. Using a 70-page janitorial solicitation as an example, Zach explains how multi-site coordination, security requirements, staffing plans, schedu...
In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Zach Golden breaks down one of the most painful losses contractors can experience—a technical loss. Using a real $29M janitorial proposal as a case study, Zach explains how proposals fail not because of price, but because they miss small, easily overlooked requirements buried in the scope. He walks through how...
In this episode, Eric Coffie sits down with RJ Blake, Founder & CEO of Blake Wilson Group
In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Eric Coffie breaks down why technically correct proposals still lose when they ignore mission context and agency culture. He explains how over-engineering proposals, relying on generic buzzwords, or treating mission-driven environments like standard corporate facilities can quietly disqualify otherwise strong bids. Using real examples, Eric show...
In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Eric Coffie breaks down how contractors can leverage the Federal Help Center community to access opportunities, education, and strategic connections—without relying heavily on cold outreach. He explains the difference between Starter and Pro memberships, how webinars and trainings are structured, and why many successful contractors grow through ...
In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Eric Coffie breaks down one of the most dangerous mistakes contractors make when bidding on government work: overpromising what they can't realistically deliver.
From unrealistic response times and staffing promises to inflated delivery schedules and "state-of-the-art" claims that don't yet exist, Eric explains ...
In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Eric Coffie breaks down one of the most common—and costly—mistakes contractors make in proposals: restating requirements instead of demonstrating understanding. Eric explains why copy-and-paste language fails evaluators and how winning proposals clearly show why requirements matter,
In this episode, Eric Coffie sits down with Christine Hopkins, the CEO behind ASCII Federal Services, a 4PL (fourth-party logistics) company that manages end-to-end supply chain—from procurement and tracking to warehousing, inventory optimization, deliveries, and disposal. Christine shares how an existential crisis during COVID wiped out nearly 90% of revenue, forcing a bold pivot into federal co...
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In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Randie Ward walks newer contractors through the unsexy but critical research process most small businesses skip—how to identify the real decision makers behind a federal requirement. From tracking solicitation numbers and awards in SAM.gov to using LinkedIn, forecast lists, and small business offices, Randie s...
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