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66 - Eric Coffie: Beyond Bids: Building a Strategic Pipeline and Leveraging AI to Win Federal Contracts
22nd April 2026 • AI & Data Driven Leadership • Dean Guida
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In this episode, host Dean Guida interviews Eric Coffie, Founding Member of GovCon Giants and a federal procurement expert.

Eric breaks down the $800 billion government contracting market, explaining how small businesses can strategically pursue contracts rather than blindly chasing bids. He covers key topics including market research phases, bid evaluation, AI-powered intelligence tools, and contract expiration signals. Eric also discusses his AI procurement agent, his Federal Help Center community, and his mission to help small businesses compete against larger, resource-rich contractors, ultimately strengthening America's small business industrial base and national security.

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