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Pivot or Perish: How Contractors Are Adapting to New Federal Policy
February 23, 2026 Business
The New Policy Landscape Federal contractors can always count on policy changes, but 2025 has taken the pace and unpredictability to a new level. With ...
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Building a Winning Proposal: Tips from APMP-Certified Experts
February 23, 2026 Business
Proposals are the battleground of every government contractor, but it’s more than checking compliance boxes or regurgitating boilerplate text. Winning comes down to strategy, communication, ...
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Capture Management Is Much More Than Sourcing Opportunities
February 23, 2026 Business
Why the Myth Persists Ask around in government contracting circles, and you’ll hear it all the time: “Capture management? That’s just finding new bids to ...
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DoD and NASA Mentor-Protégé Programs: Make the Most of Them
February 23, 2026 Business
When it comes to government contracting, the phrase “It’s all about who you know” couldn’t ring truer—especially for small businesses breaking into defense and aerospace ...
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Why Your Business Needs SBIRs, STTRs, CSOs and OTAs
February 23, 2026 Business
Let’s be real for a second. If you’re running a small or mid-sized business: especially one in the tech or innovation space: you’ve probably heard ...
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Start With CBOCs: The Hidden Gem of Government Healthcare Contracts
February 23, 2026 Business
So you’ve been eyeing those massive VA hospital contracts, dreaming of the big leagues, but keep getting steamrolled by the heavy hitters with decades of ...
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Marquis Carroll

Security Leader | CMMC Integration and IT Managed Services
Marquis Carroll is an Information Security Leader, Speaker, and Advisor with many years of experience providing security and engineering for startups, enterprises, and consulting firms globally.
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Josh Lawton

Global Business Development
Josh Lawton is a seasoned executive and growth strategist with a proven track record of building and scaling organizations across the public and private sectors. With experience spanning startups, global nonprofits, and federal agencies, he brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial drive and enterprise-level execution.
Josh has led international teams, secured public and private funding, coordinated proposal and market research efforts, and supported high-impact initiatives with organizations such as DARPA, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and global cybersecurity alliance. Known for translating vision into structured growth strategies, he specializes in identifying new markets, forging strategic partnerships, and positioning organizations to expand their global footprint.
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Angel Cardon

Capture Manager
Angel Cardon is a capture strategist who transforms complex government opportunities into focused, executable pursuit strategies. Her experience spans federal, state, and local contracting with notable recent wins in emerging technology and research programs, construction, professional services, and major contract vehicles. Known for seeing both the big picture and the details that win, Angel helps clients qualify smarter, sharpen their competitive position, and develop compliant, compelling proposals that rise above the competition.
Tammy Hester

Tammy Hester

Small Business Liaison and Business Development
Tammy’s background spans both the public and private sectors, where she’s helped organizations identify, pursue, and win federal opportunities by building capacity, leveraging certifications, and navigating procurement systems with confidence. She is known for her hands-on leadership style, authentic relationship-building, and passion for mentoring emerging contractors.
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Lauren Leulu, MSL

VP of Operations
Government contracting professional with over a decade of experience leading business development, proposal management, and strategic marketing efforts—supporting successful multimillion- and multibillion-dollar pursuits for agencies including GSA, NIH, and the Departments of the Army, Air Force, and Veterans Affairs.
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Natasha Velez

Head of Business Development
Natasha Velez is the Founder and CEO of NVS Strategic Solutions, Inc., a woman-owned small business that empowers organizations to grow, win, and thrive in the government marketplace. With more than two decades of experience spanning federal contracting, financial leadership, proposal management, and executive mentorship, Natasha is known for combining compliance precision with bold growth strategy.
As a Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) and CF APMP professional, Natasha has led and supported over 1,000 federal proposals contributing to more than $1B in contract awards. Her background includes serving as CFO for a $25M+ government contractor, where she directed DCAA/DCMA audit readiness, indirect rate strategy, and pricing for complex RFPs and GWAC/IDIQ pursuits. She understands both the technical and financial mechanics required to compete and scale in GovCon.
Natasha is also a nationally recognized speaker, educator, and co-host of the GovCon Hacks podcast. Through accredited training programs, executive coaching, and hands-on proposal leadership, she has mentored hundreds of small businesses, with a special focus on minority, women-owned, veteran, and disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Her mission is simple: build compliant systems, sharpen strategy, and position companies to win with confidence.”
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