Navigating Government Procurement with Shene Comodore

Shenê Commodore is a known figure in the contract management field for her expertise and dedication in formulating winning strategies for businesses navigating the complexities of government contracts. As the Founder and CEO of Commodore Consulting, LLC, she has been at the forefront of guiding organizations toward success in government procurement for 35 years. From her tenure as a government buyer across diverse sectors including healthcare, IT, engineering, and construction projects, to her role as a contractor, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of the intricate dynamics of government contracting from various industries.
Drawing from this extensive background, Ms. Commodore leverages her expertise to develop procurement and leadership development courses to teach buyers and sellers. Her insights are informed by her credentials as a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and Fellow, reflecting her unwavering commitment to excellence in facilitating better business practices for federal government engagement.
Notably, Ms. Commodore has played an instrumental role in advancing the contract management profession, having served on the National NCMA Board of Directors. She continues to contribute significantly by lending her expertise to the NCMA National Board of Advisors and NCMA DEI Council.
Driven by her passion for advocating for small businesses, Ms. Commodore is deeply committed to empowering entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom through innovative government contract solutions. Her dedication has earned her recognition, including being named one of the 25 Influential Women In Business by Minority Enterprise Advocate Magazine. Ms. Commodore was honored with the Security Industry Association’s Government Policy award in 2014 for her impactful work in addressing government regulation challenges that create barriers for small business in the physical security industry.
At Commodore Consulting, Ms. Commodore leads a team that offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to guide organizations through the intricate landscape of government compliance and procurement processes. From contract management and strategic planning to proposal writing, GSA services, 8a, and specialized training, Commodore Consulting remains steadfast in its commitment to facilitating client success in the realm of government contracting.
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More About Government Coins:
Government Coins is a podcast hosted by ShaKeia the founder of GovLia. Government Coins is a podcast focusing on- increasing small and minority-owned business participation in government contracting! Our goal is to dismantle barriers of entry by educating the small minority business community and providing them with more insight on how to navigate the government contracting landscape. Unlike traditional outreach events and tradeshows, our podcast will allow us to connect with a wider range of small businesses both locally and nationally.
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More About The Host:
ShaKeia is the founder of GovLia ( www.govlia.com), specializing in supplier diversity management, engagement, and outreach.
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[@shonthedivinediva8462]

This was an outstanding session! Thank you.

[@GovernmentCoinsPodcast]

Oh thank you!!!

[@ShenitaRamos]

How so you find sub contractors and include them and their past performance in your bid?

[@GovernmentCoinsPodcast]

You can find subcontractors through networking events, joining networking organizations, attending tradeshows and conferences, checking out the database for certified suppliers with the agency you are looking to do business with, a good Google search for the type of business you are looking to do business with. You just have to find out with options are best for you. The most important thing is making sure that you are selecting subcontractors and partners that you can trust and can see growth opportunities with.

[@RJOVenturesInc]

🙂👍

[@GovernmentCoinsPodcast]

Thanks!

[@darkchocolategirl51]

This is great content, but micro businesses and small businesses can be intimidated by this big process. How would a new micro/small business get past performance. I was looking into getting into this space but now I am re evaluating and seeing how this can be a challenge. Maybe there is not a lot of small businesses participating. However, I am not giving up but I see that is definitely a lot to do. Again thanks for all you do

[@littlemiss2cents227]

Use your work history

[@GovernmentCoinsPodcast]

Thank you for your response. @littlemiss2cents227

[@GovernmentCoinsPodcast]

As a micro-business leverage your relevant work experience that qualified you to lead the company. Leverage the strength of your team and their work history. Find smaller opportunities to start with. Identify who within the agency needs your support and find a way to provide it to them without having to go out to bid (micro-purchases). This weeks episode someone will come in to talk about micro-purchases. You can also use the experience for the work you have done in the private space whether its working with other small businesses, corporations or non-profits. It also depends on your business and what you are selling as well.

[@aspiceoflife]

How has she been in this space 35 years, she looks 35

[@GovernmentCoinsPodcast]

Absolutely!

[@SheneC-e5w]

@@GovernmentCoinsPodcast thank you very much.