03/11/2026
Your certification is a hunting license, not a guarantee of a meal. ๐ฆ
We are entering Week 6 of the GovCon Discipline Roadmap. This week, Diana Potts is correcting the single most common mistake among new government contractors: Overreliance on Certifications.
Too many small businesses wait for an 8(a), SDVOSB, or WOSB stamp to magically deliver contracts. It doesn't work that way. A certification gets you to the table, but your capability is what gets you the win.
Week 6: Certifications & Set-Asides
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Certifications help with eligibility, not wins. You still have to sell.
Set-aside doesnโt mean low competition. The pools are shark tanks.
Certification strategy should match agency buying habits. Don't collect acronyms nobody uses.
A certification wonโt fix a weak scope match. Scope is king.
Agencies verify more than you think. Compliance is not optional.
Stop collecting badges. Start building capabilities.
Ready to build a real strategy? Let's connect: https://govpreneurs.com/