Get to know the Government buyers and influencers who are making contracting decisions

Winning Federal contracts requires more than having the best product or service at the best price. It involves research and building relationships with the right government buyers and influencers in every office, location, or agency where you want to do business!
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Each role brings a unique perspective, authority, and set of priorities to the table and your ability to connect with them makes — or breaks — your efforts to win government contracts.
In this guide, we’ll explore the five personas (government buyers and influencers), what they care about and how you can build strong, trust-based relationships with them that lead to contract awards and business growth.
These specialists guide business operations, marketing, financial management, and compliance. They also offer strategic advice on engaging with government buyers to ensure long-term success. Learn how to maximize your relationships with these advisors.
These are the ultimate customers. The more of them you know and the more who know you, like you, the more successful you’ll be. Learn what they care about and how to get to know them.
These are large – or small! – companies who hold (or want to) a prime contract with the government customer and already have relationships with key government buyers at every level. Learn their motivations and how to build relationships with them.
These people manage the competition and contracting process, develop the requirements and evaluation criteria, and take all the required steps to publish the solicitation. Learn how they operate and how to work with them.
These include base commanders, regional directors, CIOs or Cabinet Secretaries who are deeply invested in the organization’s mission and are concerned about efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and maintaining a positive public image. Learn what to do and not do when you meet with them.
Judy has over 37 years of experience in federal business development, including bid/no-bid decisions consulting services. Her substantial wins include helping a client win a $52 million prime contract with the U.S. Marine Corps in under four months.
Judy has served over 7,000 clients across diverse industries and contributed over $350 million in Federal contract wins.
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