Mr. Purchase Order

01/15/2026

PHILLY, I’m pulling up. 🦅🏙️

On January 29th, the Big BIDness Tour hits the city and I’ll be teaching Government Contracting 101. If you’re a business owner who’s tired of watching other people win contracts you KNOW you could handle, this is your moment.

We’re going to break down:
• how government contracting really works
• where to find legit opportunities
• what procurement is actually looking for
• how to position your business to win

This workshop is practical, plain-language, and built for action takers.

Seats are limited, and Philly i love y’all, but y’all love to wait until the last minute… don’t! 🤣

✅ Register using the link in this post.
Tag a business owner who needs to be in the room.

Big BIDness Tour: Learn government contracting step by step. Find bids, price right, stay compliant, and start winning.

01/11/2026

Atlanta entrepreneurs, it’s time to get contract ready.

Join me at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) for Big BIDness: Government Contracting 101 on Saturday, January 17 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is a hands-on class for small business owners who want to learn how to sell to the government and stop leaving money on the table.

We will cover:
How government agencies buy
Where to find real bid opportunities
What buyers look for in a vendor
How to avoid common bid mistakes
Your next steps to start bidding with confidence

Taught by Malcolm “Mr. Purchase Order” Ali. Pull up and bring something to take notes on.

Register link in bio.
Hosted at RICE in Atlanta.

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11/04/2025

I will be featured on a podcast today at the NMSDC Conference at 11:15 a.m. The topic is “From Prime to Power: How Minority Businesses Can Win Together in B2B and B2G.” I will be talking about teaming, finding the right partners, and how to stop leaving contract money on the table.

Grateful for the opportunity to pour into this community before we head into 2026 with bigger goals.

10/30/2025

It's illegal not to respond to open records requests. Sometimes, you have to stand your ground and even use a not-so-idle threat to get the information you're entitled to. Don't back down! That information could be worth a million dollars.

10/29/2025

Former graduates share their experiences, discussing challenges like dealing with non-standard gloves and understanding manufacturer return policies. They emphasize the importance of asking about return policies upfront to avoid unexpected losses. Learn from their successes and setbacks in business. New interview just dropped: how I went from awarding $500M+ in contracts to helping Black-owned businesses win them.

We cover the moves that matter. Credible past performance, compliant responses, and the relationship work that starts long before an RFP. If you or someone you know wants to compete in GovCon with confidence, this episode lays out the playbook.

Listen and share with a business owner who needs this.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bee-532-he-left-a-6-figure-gov-job-to-help-black/id1230641474?i=1000734079380

10/29/2025

New interview just dropped: how I went from awarding $500M+ in contracts to helping Black-owned businesses win them.

We cover the moves that matter. Credible past performance, compliant responses, and the relationship work that starts long before an RFP. If you or someone you know wants to compete in GovCon with confidence, this episode lays out the playbook.

Listen and share with a business owner who needs this.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bee-532-he-left-a-6-figure-gov-job-to-help-black/id1230641474?i=1000734079380

Podcast Episode · Black Entrepreneur Experience · 10/29/2025 · 40m

10/21/2025

Bidders may be deemed non-responsive if they don't sign and submit addendums and other documents with their proposals. Ignoring the signature line or acknowledgement forms can limit competition. Paying attention to the close date and all documents is important.

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Ever wondered how to access government information? Turns out, if a vendor contracts with the government, their records are often open too. Learn how to navigate open records requests and get the data you need directly from the source. Tag someone who needs to know this!

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Discover the critical difference between being non-responsive and non-responsible in proposals. Missing signatures or required documents can lead to immediate disqualification. Ensure all requirements are met to advance beyond the initial evaluation. Have you ever missed a critical step?

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